It can be difficult to motivate your teenager, especially if she’s struggling with ADHD. “ADHD acts as a magnifying glass, intensifying each challenge that a teen faces. Instead of approaching head on the demands and pressure they face from parents...
Helping your teen transition into young adulthood and become a functional member of society is no easy task. As a parent, you need to find the right balance between guidance freedom; between rules and liberties. Your teen is at an...
When it comes to connecting with your teen, it’s important to know how she thinks. Learning and practicing therapy terms helps to achieve this: Therapy Term: Active Listening Active listening is “an immersive experience in which you are focused on...
The quantity of mental health apps available for teens is growing and that’s a good thing. A new study by Indiana University psychologists have found that self-guided internet applications can effectively reduce depression in teens. The study supports claims made...
When it comes to zeroing in on the causes of depression, experts believe this condition is the result of several factors. From biological and genetic predispositions to environmental causes, depression is a complex phenomenon. On the one hand, physicians and...
College is a new and exciting time for young adults. But, it can also be very stressful. “Many young people have struggles balancing independence and a heavy workload.” Temporary stress and anxiety affect a large number of college students. But,...
Having a child on the autism spectrum isn’t easy. The constant tantrums that seem to come out of nowhere; the apparent emotional unavailability; the bizarre behaviors they often exhibit, all these factors can cause a lot of difficulties both at...
It is difficult to seek help for emotional, mental, and addictive issues. Parents try to help their young adult child find a life path. However, some issues may be too difficult for parents to handle alone. It is perfectly okay...
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...
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...
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.