If you are considering additional treatment for your teenage son or daughter, you might be overwhelmed with all the choices regarding programs. The two main types of treatment centers you will come across are residential centers as well as day treatment centers. But which one is best for your child, and what can you expect […]
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Does Cost Impact the Quality of Troubled Teen Programs?
Many factors come to mind when considering a treatment program for your teenager. From location and specialty to care provided and length of the program, it’s vital to consider all the finite details before making a final selection on a behavioral school, military program, or residential treatment facility for your child. Is there a Bad […]
Teens and Sexting, How to Protect Your Teen
It may not be something that you want to think about your teen taking part in, but sexting is a very real issue that many are facing today. It’s uncomfortable for parents to think about and of course uncomfortable to discuss with teens. And, none of us think our teens are taking part in these […]
Programs for Teens With Bad Behavior
Is your teen’s behavior out of control? If his behavior has progressed from what is considered the norm for a rebellious teenager, you may struggle with knowing the next step to take to help your teen get his behavior back on track. Timeouts worked when he was a toddler, and restricting his screen time worked […]
Do Teen Military Boot Camps Really Work?
How much do you know about teen boot camps? Are you curious about whether a military boot camp could be the right choice to help your teen work through the issues he’s struggling with? Boot camps for teens are often highlighted in a negative way when they pop up in the media or on television […]
Helping Teens Struggling With PTSD
Has your teen experienced trauma that he doesn’t know how to process and heal from? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can leave long-lasting mental health issues that may follow your teen into adulthood. Without getting into a treatment program that addresses PTSD, your teen may not have the coping skills and strategies he needs as he […]
No One Likes Me, How Do I Fit In?
When you find it difficult to make friends, it can feel like you’re alone and no one likes you. While it’s true that not every person will click with you, it could just be that you’ve not yet found the best ways to connect with those around you. It’s hard to make friends, even in […]
Teen Body Dysmorphia
Remember when you were in middle school or high school, and you wanted to fit in with all of the “cool” kids? This could’ve looked like participating in different sports teams to running for a class position or even emulating a new hairstyle. Throughout these experiences, we’ve all grown and blossomed into our own personalities. […]
How Residential Treatment Centers Focus on Mood Regulation
We can all be moody at times. That’s just a part of being a human juggling life, work, responsibilities, and feeling like we’re running on empty much of the time. There’s also often the idea that teenagers are just moody, whether due to hormones or as a part of growing up in a stressful world. […]
Should Troubled Teens go to Private School or Public School?
When you’re living with a troubled teen, it can be a stressful situation for everyone in the house. You may not know where to turn to to get your teen help. He may be struggling at school, skipping school, getting into fights, or simply not fitting in well. Even with an intensive outpatient treatment option, […]