Get familiar with The Other Side Academy.
Ex-felons and Ex-drug addicts thrive at TOSA.

Colleen & Steve visited TOSA Denver and share their insights on this radically successful classic therapeutic community, on this special episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast.

Support TOSA: https://www.theothersideacademy.com/how-to-help

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:39 Preview of the Other Side Academy

00:49 Challenges of Traditional Rehabilitation Models

01:45 The Other Side Academy's Social Enterprises

02:23 Accountability and Responsibility03:58 Therapeutic Community Principles

06:36 First Impressions of the Other Side Academy

07:32 The Bench and Denver the Dog10:55 Living and Working at the Academy

17:20 Success Rates and Program Structure

21:44 Accountability and Behavioral Challenges

23:05 Crucial Conversations in Action

24:17 Therapeutic Community Dynamics

27:54 Core Values and Principles

28:39 Personal Responsibility and Overcoming Trauma

33:39 Peer Support and Community Learning

36:35 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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