November 2018

Advantages to Troubled Teen Programs: How They Help

by Therapy_program|30 November 201830 November 2018|Assessment Centers, Residential Treatment, Therapeutic Boarding Schools, Transitional Living, Treatments, Wilderness Therapy

Troubled teen programs provide adolescents with a nurturing home-away environment. Each program is unique, and offers specific treatments for various disorders. “Within each treatment program, certain types of therapies or combinations of therapies are used to combat the specific mental...

Sending Your Teen to Winter Wilderness Therapy? This is What it Will be Like

by Therapy_program|29 November 201829 November 2018|Uncategorized

Let’s face it, sending our teens to winter wilderness therapy (or any form of therapy) can be a tough decision. Even though our teen’s mental health and well-being is a top priority, finding the right kind of help can be...

Social Media Effects on Teen Self Esteem

by Therapy_program|21 November 201804 April 2023|Cyberbullying

A new study from York University suggests that social media effects teens in a negative way. “It is accepted that social media can blur the lines of what’s real and what’s fantasy. But, for some people, social media can damage...

Can Music Help Teen Mental Health by Giving Them the Rest They Require?

by Therapy_program|21 November 201804 April 2023|Mental Health, Parenting Tips

When it comes to teen mental health, numerous factors play a crucial role in your child’s sense of well-being. From diet and exercise to rest and healthy social interactions, your teen’s day-to-day habits can impact his/her overall physical and mental...

Neurofeedback: Treating ADHD in Teens

by Therapy_program|14 November 201814 November 2018|ADHD

When scientists initially proposed neurofeedback as a potential technique for treating ADHD, some healthcare professionals were skeptical. Nowadays, this approach has proved highly effective in helping teens with this condition improve focus. In a recent post by additudemag.com, Vincent Monastra...

Autism in Teens: Music Can Help Social Communication

by Therapy_program|13 November 201813 November 2018|Autism, Uncategorized

The number of children diagnosed on the autistic spectrum has grown rapidly in the last ten years. Now, researchers are seeing a rise in autism in teens as those children grow up. Communication with normal teens can be difficult on...

Depression Factors: Can Daylight Savings Impact Your Teen?

by Therapy_program|13 November 201813 November 2018|Uncategorized

Over 70 countries around the world practice daylight saving time (DST). It’s “the practice of moving the clock back by one hour the first weekend in November.” DST is for energy conservation. But, many states and countries have chosen not...

The Benefits of Residential Therapy Programs for Teens

by Therapy_program|07 November 201807 November 2018|Residential Treatment

What are Residential Therapy Programs? Residential therapy programs provide 24-hour care for troubled teens. Residential therapy programs are “staffed to provide constant supervision and therapeutic support. These programs are set up to treat mental health disorders by providing services to...

Understanding Teen Addiction: What it is and How it Hurts Your Teen

by Therapy_program|07 November 201807 November 2018|Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Teen addiction has become a growing concern among parents. It seems that almost every day, we hear about tragic cases of teens who’ve fallen victims to substance abuse. In fact, recent statistics suggest that roughly half of the American adolescents...

Looking for Therapeutic Boarding Schools for Teens? Here’s What You Need to Know

by Therapy_program|05 November 201805 November 2018|Therapeutic Boarding Schools

The life of a teenager is complicated. They are experiencing hormonal changes, learning social skills, and transitioning into adulthood. Parents question their teen’s behavior, unsure if they are experiencing normal teenage problems or more significant issues. If your teen is...

1 2 Next