by Natalie | Nov 25, 2014 | Teen Behavior
Teenage violence is a growing concern to parents, teachers, community workers and state and national leaders. From fighting and date rape to school shootings, violence in teens is creating a lot of worry. As a society, it’s important for us to understand what causes...
by Natalie | Nov 25, 2014 | Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Addiction, Teen Behavior
What is cyber bullying? Cyberbullying is defined as tormenting, threatening, harassing, humiliating, and embarrassing fellow teens using the internet, digital technologies, interactive technologies or mobile phones. Cyberbullying is a serious matter. In fact, many...
by Natalie | Nov 18, 2014 | Alcohol, Drug Abuse & Addiction, Teen Behavior
How is bullying related to addiction? Many say that bullying and addiction go hand in hand. But to understand the link between the two, we need to revise the situation step by step. So, what makes a bullied kid to start using substances? And why are bullies themselves...
by Natalie | Nov 4, 2014 | Teen Behavior
If you aren’t familiar with it, teen behavior modification therapy can sound like something aliens do in a science fiction novel. However, its actually a therapeutic technique designed to help adjust a teenager’s behavior to move away from what is negative toward that...
by Natalie | Nov 4, 2014 | Programs & Therapeutic Boarding Schools, Teen Behavior
When your troubled teen is beyond the help that you can give them at home and their school is no longer a viable option, it may be time to consider a therapeutic boarding school. It doesn’t mean your child is bad or has to be “sent away.” Instead, you should view it...
by Natalie | Nov 4, 2014 | Alcohol, Blog, Drug Abuse & Addiction, Teen Behavior
Understanding bullying Does bullying increase the youth at risk of substance abuse? Bullying is a pervasive issue with serious implications for individuals’ well-being and development. The term “bullying” encompasses a variety of interactions, such as...
