In this episode, Josh Gardner sits down with Nathan Hofeling, Director of Admissions and Business Development at Havenwood Academy, to explore how the admissions process and treatment experience have evolved for families seeking help. Nathan shares powerful insights on trauma-informed care, creating safety for families, and the innovations that make Havenwood’s approach truly unique - from personalized admissions days to neurofeedback therapy that literally rewires the brain.

Listeners will learn about the academy’s 100% pre-admission interview rate, 5% transport rate, and 85% completion rate - and what these numbers say about success and healing.

In this episode of the Havenwood podcast, we sit down with Andrea Morgan, the Assistant Academic Director at Havenwood Academy. Andrea shares her journey in the field of education, her experiences working with teens in residential treatment, and how her role at Havenwood has evolved. She discusses her teaching philosophy, the importance of individualized learning, and how Havenwood's academic team collaborates with the therapeutic staff to support students through their recovery. Andrea also touches on her personal growth and the impact her work has had on her parenting. Tune in for an insightful conversation about trauma-informed education and continuous improvement in a therapeutic school environment.

In this episode of the Havenwood Academy Podcast, host Josh Gardner sits down with Blaine Hofeling, Founder and General Counsel of Havenwood Academy and the HOPE Group. Blaine shares his remarkable journey from practicing law to creating a nationally respected residential treatment center focused on early childhood trauma and attachment issues.

We cover:

• Blaine’s transition from attorney to treatment center founder
• How personal experiences with childhood adversity shaped his mission
• The challenges and lessons learned in risk management
• Overcoming early struggles to build a thriving organization
• The power of narrowing focus and serving high-need populations

This is a candid look at the perseverance, values, and lessons behind Havenwood’s success and its unwavering commitment to young people who need hope the most.