Your teen is struggling. Their behavior ranges from depression and anger to erratic and risk-taking. But your efforts to help them have failed with every attempt. What does your child need? Military discipline and tough love? Do they need emotional support? How do you decide which of the many troubled youth programs will actually help […]
Finding A Therapeutic Program For Your Troubled Teen Doesn’t Mean You’re “Giving Up”
Finding help for a troubled teen tends to follow a familiar pattern. It begins earlier on when their behavioral problems can no longer be managed by in-school intervention, and a child psychologist or local therapy program is suggested. These types of intervention may help your teen show some improvement for a while, but often, more […]
What Makes Behavior Modification Work – And How It Can Work For Your Teen?
The changes in therapy over the past hundred years is astonishing. With the advances in how we approach mental health and the way we understand the finer points of brain function, has given way to a whole new way of treating those who need behavior modification. When you have a troubled teen, you have probably […]
Help Your Teenage Son Start the New Year on the Right Foot
One of the best gifts you can give your teenage son is the knowledge that he can start each year, each month and even each day anew. There are consequences for past actions, but everyone has the ability to move on and resolve to do better. With 2019 is in its infancy and Chinese New […]
Help From Residential Treatment Centers For Teen Boys With Pornography Addictions
At residential treatment centers for teen boys, it is sadly not uncommon to have teenage boys as young as 13 who are already burdened with an addiction to pornography. If you aren’t sure if your son has a pornography addiction or if he does have one and you don’t know what to do, we want […]
What to Do When Your Teen Son is a Compulsive Liar
When you discover your son is lying to you, it can raise your hackles and alarm. You may feel a sense of betrayal, followed by a surge of worry. What else is he lying about? It’s hard to rest easy when you don’t trust your troubled teenage son. His lying can prompt you to worry […]
How To Decide On The Right Therapeutic Boarding School For Your Troubled Boy
Coming to the decision that you need to send your teenager to a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens can be tough. Unfortunately, the difficulty doesn’t end there. As there are many therapeutic boarding schools available for parents to consider, here are some tools to help you decide on the right program for your troubled […]
Diet and Exercise At A Boarding School For Troubled Boys
One of the main appeals of a boarding school for troubled teen boys is the immersive therapeutic atmosphere. However, it is important for balance to be reached, so the best boarding schools for troubled teens tend to implement well-rounded diet and exercise plans into their programs. Boarding Schools For Troubled Boys Focus On Healthy Nutrition […]
Finding Independence At A School For Troubled Teens
An aspect of a school for troubled teens which surprises some parents is how the program works to help teens find independence. But as teens struggle with depression, substance abuse, or other issues, it makes sense to help teens learn how to become independent and overcome these life roadblocks. Importance Of Independence For Teens While […]
Helping Suicidal Teens At A Residential Treatment Center
As our society works to destigmatize mental health, discussions about suicide are still hard to have with our loved ones, especially when it comes to talking about it with an already depressed teen, as many parents are afraid that talking about it will put the idea in their heads. Yet, according to the Centers for […]