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Robert C. DeLena — Without Restraint: Reimagining Success for Complex Kids
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In this moving episode, Michelle talks with Robert DeLena about his journey parenting his son, Ryan. They discuss the evolution of a "strong-willed" child into a professional outdoor adventurer, the pitfalls of early 2000s behavioral interventions, and how a chance trip to a ski hill changed their lives forever.
Robert shares a raw, honest perspective on moving past clinical labels and restrictive protocols to find the environment where his son could finally thrive.
Robert shares:
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