Residential treatment programs aim to help troubled teens overcome challenges and set them on a healthy path toward independence and maturity. A crucial component of achieving this goal is teaching life skills – the practical abilities needed to function successfully as young adults. At Liahona Academy, our therapeutic program emphasizes life skills training as a […]
Transformative Therapy: The Heart of Liahona’s Approach
Mental health treatment aims to help individuals overcome psychological disturbances and promote well-being. At the core of Liahona’s approach is transformative therapy – a method focused on catalyzing positive change by addressing the whole person. This blog post will explore why transformative therapy matters, provide an overview of Liahona’s implementation and discuss the many benefits […]
Understanding the Challenges: What Makes Teens ‘Troubled’?
Troubled teens face a myriad of challenges that can significantly impact their mental health, physical health, and behavior. As adolescents undergo immense developmental changes, certain risk factors make them particularly vulnerable to developing mental health conditions, aggression issues, and other concerning behaviors. Understanding the challenges troubled teens face is critical to providing the support and […]
Reconnecting with Your Troubled Teen: Rebuilding Trust and Bonds
There are ups and downs to parenting, but dealing with your teen’s troubling behaviors can make the downs especially difficult. In addition, parenting and adolescence can be challenging experiences when there is a dysfunctional relationship marked by mistrust and ongoing conflict. The good news is that you may enhance your relationship with your teen and […]
Dealing with Teen Anger Towards Parents and Siblings
Relationships within the family may become strained when an adolescent exhibits signs of disobedience and anger, as family dynamics can be exceedingly complicated. During this time, setting limits and keeping lines of communication open may also become difficult balancing acts for parents. It can seem like you’re on an island by yourself, especially without a […]
When Teens Run Away: Understanding the Causes and Taking Action
Although adolescence has always been a difficult time in life, today’s teens are under more pressure than ever before. Teenagers are negotiating a complicated web of expectations and influences, from social media comparisons to academic pressure. Unfortunately, this can lead to some teens running away from home because the load becomes too great for them. […]
Tips for Parents to Help Manage Teen Anger and Defiance
Your teenager and you may experience turbulent times during adolescence due to the numerous changes and difficulties that come with the teen years. Helping your teenager learn healthy coping mechanisms for their anger and defiance is necessary. However, understanding why your child is angry and tapping into the right tips to help them navigate through […]
The Social Struggles of Troubled Teens: Building Healthy Relationships
Adolescence is a formative period of life that is filled with opportunities for self-discovery. However, it also brings with it its own set of obstacles, particularly in regard to one’s connections with others. Teenagers frequently struggle with the urge to fit in with their peers, to create their identities, and to develop relationships that are […]
Authority Issues: How to Address Problems with Teens and Authority Figures
It can be hard and sometimes heartbreaking to be the parent of a troubled kid, especially when you feel like you’ve tried everything. Teens who are disrespectful to others, specifically authority figures, may display rudeness, rebellion, or completely ignore the rules. Teens and authority have long been a frustration for adults. It’s important to know […]
Failing School: Understanding the Academic Struggles of Troubled Teens
Having trouble in school as a teen can be hard for both the child and their parents. It can be even more challenging when teens struggle with behaviors beyond the classroom. When teens act out, get in trouble with the law, and more, parents might not know who to turn to or how to help. […]
