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Don’t Get Lost Trying To Find The Right School For Troubled Teens
Mom and dad, the hard part is over—you have already decided to place your troubled teen in a therapeutic boarding school—now do not let yourself get overwhelmed picking which school is right for your teen. Twelve Tips For Picking A Therapeutic Boarding School Single...
A Boys Ranch Can Be Like A Boot Camp For Teens
Sometimes troubled teen boys need an intense therapeutic setting to help them overcome their issues. The question parents need to ask is: What is the right type of intensity for my son? What some parents may not realize is not all intensive programs are created equal....
Intervention Plans For Families: 9 Things To Plan For
Are you getting ready to plan a drug or alcohol intervention for your teen? Don’t miss out on these nine (9) key steps.
Horses Have An Impact On Troubled Teens
Equine therapy is a residential treatment option some parents do not realize exists. Using horses in a therapy setting has been around for many centuries. The benefits of equine therapy for troubled teens cannot be matched by other residential treatment programs. Why...
A Little TLC In The Kitchen Can Make A Difference For A Troublesome Boy
If you have a troubled teen, you may have tried everything you can think of to help him turn his life around and find a style of healing that resonates with him. While options like talk therapy usually get top billing when looking into treatment for behavioral issues,...
Family counseling for addiction: Things to expect
What goes on during family counseling for issues related to addiction? We review the basic protocol and expectations here. Then, we invite your questions or comments about family counseling at the end.
5 Normal Teenage Behaviors vs. Acts That Require Help
Adolescence is a very confusing and turbulent period. Still, there are some very obvious signs and symptoms that something may be off with your child. How do you know when it's time to seek help? And when can you relax? In this article we introduce with five (5) teen...
What A Boarding School In Utah Taught Troubled Boys About Life
Parents of troubled teens may feel as if there is nothing else they can do to convince their child that the negative and destructive path they are on will only end in sadness and misery. However, parents who enroll their teenage boys into therapeutic boarding schools...
When Its Time To Give Your Teen The Next Level “Sex” Talk
Ah, the sex talk. It’s uncomfortable. It’s awkward. And it’s totally necessary. If you want your teen to make healthy choices about sex, you’re going to need to have the talk. So here are some tips for making the conversation more comfortable and constructive - and,...
When Your Troubled Boy Just Wont Talk About It, Put Him To Work
When your troubled teen boy is out of control and you are not sure what else to do, consider putting him to work. There are numerous working ranch programs designed for troubled teens and the combination of therapy, academics and hard, yet rewarding, work is a...
When Treatment Centers Aren’t Helping Your Troubled Boy, Send Him To A Boarding School In Utah
The first step that many parents take in helping their troubled teen boys is sending them to a short-term facility for immediate help. However, when it comes to long-term results, day treatment centers may not be enough. When treatment centers aren't helping your...
What To Look For In An out of State Boot Camp For Troubled Teens
One of the hardest parenting moments is knowing your teen needs the kind of help they can only find at a boot camp. However, for some troubled teens sending them to boot camp is the best decision you can make for their future. What Is Boot Camp? A therapeutic boot...
What You Should Hope Your Girl Will Learn At Boarding Schools For Troubled Teens
It's a hard decision to send your daughter to a therapeutic boarding school that specializes in helping troubled teens, but often it is the best thing for your family and for her. If you are considering enrolling your daughter in a boarding school for troubled teens,...
What To Look For In A Ranch For Troubled Boys
There are many youth help programs and facilities across the country and they range from therapeutic boarding schools to wilderness camps to boys ranches. When parents decide that their troubled teen sons need professional help over a longer period of time, many turn...
If You’re Too Scared To Send Your Boy To Boot Camp? Consider Therapeutic Boarding Schools Instead
By the time you have reached the point with your troubled teen that you are looking into boot camps, you have likely tried every outpatient option available to help him turn his life around. While Many parents look first at boot camps or other pseudo-military options...