One of the most powerful way to become centered, and to help kids in residential treatment become centered, is to use a clear system of Values to set bounds on behavior. Episode 25 of The Becoming Centered podcast presents a system called the Eight Gifts of The Elders (largely derived from traditional Native American teachings). Episode 26 presents a different way to help children and youth in residential treatment by developing their executive skills. The podcast explores how to encourage kids to practice 13 executive skills, two of which are primarily focused on regulating emotions, eight of which are primarily focused on regulating thinking, and three of which are focused on regulating behaviors.