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Equine Residential Treatment Centers Offer Unique Experiential Therapy
In the modern world, teens face a variety of challenges that make managing life really difficult. Parents often aren’t sure where to turn when they notice changes in their teen’s behavior such as depression or substance abuse. There are lots of therapy options that...
Kicking Negative Coping Methods & Learning Healthy Ways of Coping
It is fairly inevitable that your teen will pick up some bad habits at some point throughout their teenage years. Many of these habits are harmless such as chewing on their nails and excessively tapping. But, for some troubled teens who need more help, major stress...
Digging Deeper To Rediscover Your Teenage Son
The teenage years are particularly difficult for parents of teenage boys. In fact, residential treatment centers for troubled teens often work far more with teenage boys rather than girls. If you have been feeling disconnected from your teenage son and want to...
Utah Report Finds Increase in Teen Depression – Here Is What Families Can Do
Currently, Utah is the number 10 state in the U.S. for teen suicide and teen suicide rates are steadily rising. Between 2013 and 2017, teen depression has risen by 6.5%. If you recognize increased depression and suicidal behavior in your Utah teen, you can help your...
Authoritarian Discipline at Boot Camps for Troubled Teens Won’t Help
Teenage years are hard for any parent. With high emotions, changing bodies, and hormones, some teens become troubled and begin to fall into bad patterns and exhibit unhealthy behaviors. Parents are often at a loss as what to do with their teen and may look to boot...
My Teen Hates Me And Other Problems Parents of Troubled Teens Can Overcome
“I hate you!” they scream. In their actions, their words, those awful looks they give — they all radiate your teen’s anger. That resentment becomes apart of every interaction, reminding you, my teen hates me. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Even when it feels like...
It’s Not What You Think: Myths About Military School For Troubled Teens Debunked
When we look at our military service members, we see hard-working individuals who are orderly and dependable. This is why many parents consider sending their difficult teen to a military school for behavior modification. The idea is that a little tough love and a...
Actions To Take If Your Teenager Refuses To Go To School
Very few teenagers enjoy going to school; however, most realize this daily task is non-negotiable and go anyway. But what do you do if your teen refuses to go to school? Here are 6 actions you can take to improve the situation. Get help from your village. Help in this...
Resources To Aid You in Finding The Right Boarding School For Your Struggling Son
The choice to send a child to the right boarding school for boys is not one made lightly. There are many factors that go into the decision, especially when other options have been exhausted. But for parents with a son who is struggling, whether from behavioral issues...
Why Choose A Therapeutic Boarding School That Offers Behavior Modification
Families with troubled children suffer through a lot in trying to reconcile them. Many children and teens struggle with various conditions that can cause disruptive behavior, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, mental health or personality disorders. Before...
Parents Checklist for Enrolling Their Troubled Teen In a Therapeutic Boarding School
You’ve done your best to help your troubled teen overcome their issues and change their negative behavior. Yet despite your best efforts, their life is full of conflict, chaos, academic struggles and risky habits. It’s time to consider sending your child to a...
Help for Grandparents Who Are Raising a Troubled Teen
Parenting is hard work, especially the second time around. If you’re a grandparent raising your grandchildren—despite any aches, pains or financial limitations—you deserve some applause. By caring for your grandchildren, you’ve given them the chance to grow up a...
When Regular Therapy Fails, Choose A Residential Treatment Center for Teens
Once regular therapy fails to help a troubled teen break free of their negative behaviors, many parents are at a loss for what to do. Often, that was their last resort, having already tried boundary-setting, long conversations, meetings with school administration, and...
How To Select The Right School For Your Troubled Teen Son
You’ve reached a breaking point with your son. A new crisis seems to arise each day, making your household feel more like a battleground than a home. It’s time to reach out for help by enrolling him in a residential treatment center for troubled teens. There are so...
Should Your Troubled Teen Be In Public School Or Private School?
Considering how big a change it is for your teen to attend a new public school, sending them to a private therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens requires a truly significant adjustment. Because it involves time away from home, considerable financial investment...