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A Therapeutic Boarding School Is The Way To Go, Not A Boot Camp
There are many troubled teen programs to consider when parents are looking for help for their struggling son or daughter. Often, the decision for many parents come down between a therapeutic boarding school or a boot camp. So, if you are caught between these choices,...
Pointers for Parents of Teens: How to Help Your Teens Stay Safe This 4th of July
Fourth of July makes us think of parades, family barbeques, fireworks, and summer fun, but we also need to be aware of the dangers on this holiday, especially for teens. It’s a shocking statistic, but more teens are killed in traffic accidents on July 4th than any...
Suicide in the Media and Tragic Effects on Teenagers
13 Reasons Why In 2017 Netflix aired a TV show called 13 Reasons Why (written as TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY), about a 17-year-old girl who recorded a series of tapes in which she explains why she committed suicide. The show focuses on problems typically faced by today’s...
The Pivotal Role Fathers Play in a Teen’s Life
Teens may not want to admit this, Dad, but they need you. Anyone who takes the role of a father – not just a birth father, but also an adoptive father, step-father, or father-figure - plays a pivotal role in a teen’s life. On Father’s Day, this June 16th, let’s take a...
Dance as a Tool to Help Struggling Teens
Sometimes we forget how hard it is to be a young teenager. The push and pull in their world to fit in can be crippling. The sad truth is, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death of 12-year olds around the world. Think about that for a moment. Just as a child is...
International Day of Families: A Day Just To Focus On Being A Family
The United Nations General Assembly established May 15th as the International Day of Families in 1993. The purpose was to celebrate the role of families in society and develop awareness of issues that affect families all around the world. The UN considers the family...
May is Mental Health Month- Let’s Support Our Struggling Teens
May has been declared Mental Health Month in an effort to increase awareness and promote discussion about mental health issues. There are many kinds of mental illnesses, and millions of people in our country who suffer from mental health, but the one thing that people...
Dear Mothers of Troubled Teens in Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Mother’s Day approaches and your family doesn’t look like the scenes portrayed in Hallmark movies or florist commercials. It’s not the perfect family. Here’s a universal truth: There is no perfect family. The reality is that your teen is in a therapeutic boarding...
The Indirect Benefits Of A Boarding School For Your Troubled Son
When considering sending a struggling teenage son to boarding school for troubled teens, most parents are hoping to address the problems which have troubled their son’s future. While the programs at the boarding school will certainly target the emotional, behavioral,...
National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month: Your Teen Son Definitely Needs to Recognize His Role
Often, teenage boys are a mere footnote in the discussion surrounding teen pregnancy, with most of the responsibility and shame heaped on the pregnant girl. Don’t get us wrong, we here at Liahona Treatment Center are not advocating for greater shame on struggling...
ADHD Teens Benefit from Unique Classes at Therapeutic Boarding Schools
Schools are meant to be stimulating and challenging, but for a teen with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) the collection of people, activities and fast-moving events, all in one place, is just overwhelming. Teachers try to provide the best educational...
You Suspect Your Teen Has a Drug Addiction, What Do You Do Next?
The signs are there. Your teen has had drastic changes in behavior. Maybe he’s been more secretive and withdrawn. Maybe she’s been failing her classes at school. Your teen may be sick more often or looks pale and thin. Maybe you’ve found drug paraphernalia in her...
Top 5 States Looking for Boot Camps for Troubled Teens
Parents in Georgia, Texas, California, Florida, and New York often search for boot camps or military schools when they are looking for help with their troubled teens. Parents may believe that when teens are out of control, the stern discipline and strong structure of...
Environment & Influences Make All the Difference for Struggling Teens
When teens are struggling, whether it’s with psychological, emotional or behavioral issues, the environment and influences around them can make a world of difference. Influences in The Home Struggling teens need nurturing and supportive parents and family. They need...
Things To Pay Attention To When Searching For Therapeutic Boarding Schools Online
There are a lot of choices and a lot of information online, which makes finding the right therapeutic boarding school for your teen both confusing and difficult. As you’re looking for solutions, consider the following: Find the right fit. First, you want to find a...