According to the National Institute of Mental Health, around 32% of U.S. adolescents had an anxiety disorder. To reduce anxiety among teens, mental health experts have come up with a wide array of techniques. But before we can discuss ways...
What is a Therapeutic Boarding School? A therapeutic boarding school is “an educational institution that not only serves a therapeutic role, but also has a residential program. Therapeutic boarding schools are for students whose home lives may not be conducive...
The issue of ‘teenage depression treatment’ can be a huge burden for parents and caregivers. Each of us wants what’s best for our child. Unfortunately, not all teens open up about their emotional problems, especially not to their parents. On...
Recently, the issue of teen sleep deprivation has caught the eye of many concerned parents as well as healthcare professionals. According to a post by npr.org, around 1 in 6 parents say their teen experiences frequent sleep problems. The same...
Bullying has become more dangerous and volatile. Teens constantly check their smartphones, leaving them more susceptible to bullying. “When harassment and intimidation take place online, it’s called cyberbullying.” Teens are at a greater risk for experiencing or committing online bullying....
The Importance of Life Skills Life skills are crucial for young adults to survive in the real world. Young adults who experience mental, emotional, or physical difficulties are more at risk for not knowing how to do simple tasks. Many...
The teenage brain is in a crucial period of development between the ages of twelve and eighteen. They are developing key social and occupational skills that will follow them the rest of their lives. Teens, however, are exposed to a...
Tim Jones has spent the last couple of decades working with families seeking help for children struggling with behavioral and emotional challenges. In the past few years he has toured the country with his family and visited several amazing therapeutic programs. When he's not working with families, you can find Tim on the golf course or reading a book.
Katie Smith has over 15 years of experience working with struggling families with troubled teens. She completed her graduate work in psychology at Baylor University where she studied about the benefits of therapeutic programs. She loves to be outdoors and spend her time with her 12 year old daughter.
Sarah Brown has a background in psychology and social work from West Virginia University. She has always been passionate about helping families and struggling teens. Her main focus is the familial structure and how it impacts teen behavior. In her personal time, she enjoys hiking with her dog, doing yoga, and gardening.