Many troubled teens turn their negative feelings inward rather than acting out. This can manifest in several ways, though one of the more terrifying ways for parents is when they see their teen has self-harmed. Potential Causes Behind Self-Harming There are several...
When troubled teenage boys are first settled into a residential treatment center, it is not usual for them to be upset with their families. These boys have been following a dangerous path but most believe their behavior is normal, even acceptable and it is the parents...
Most parents don’t want to send their troubled teens to a residential treatment center, but they do it because they hope it helps them in the long run. A residential treatment offers many benefits for teens who are suffering from emotional stress. The therapeutic...
Why should you care about your teen girl’s body image? The reason is simple. According to a report by Common Sense Media, body image is a very key part of all of our emotional and psychological well-being. Body image has an affect on every part of our lives:...
Unconditional love can do amazing things when it comes to rebuilding trust in your son after abusing drugs. “Unconditional love isn’t just what we feel. It’s what the object of our love feels: love without strings attached. That means our child doesn’t have to be, or...
Communication with teens is crucial when it comes to helping them through adolescence. It’s not easy, though. Parents often struggle with connecting with their teenager because this stage of development is marked with a strong desire to break away from parental...
