Troubled teens can need a lot of help as they navigate their own mental and emotional boundaries on the path to wellness. Sometimes these needs can be met through family therapy, school counseling, or religious help. Other times, some more...
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...
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...
Risk Factors that Lead to Teen Pressure Teens with poor mental health suffer from poverty, racism, and discrimination. But, a new study from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has identified a new risk factor. “Ongoing pressure to excel in high-achieving...
What is Group Therapy? Group therapy is “a form of psychotherapy that involves one or more therapists working with several people at the same time. This type of therapy is widely available at a variety of locations including private therapeutic...
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...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 1 in 60 kids are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). To combat this growing mental health issue, researchers and healthcare professionals have focused intensely on autism programs. Before we...
What is ADHD? Parenting a teenager with ADHD can be a daily struggle. “Teens with ADHD may be hyperactive, act impulsive, or struggle to sit still or pay attention.” These symptoms range from mild to severe. Symptoms of Teens with...
Teenage depression goes beyond moodiness and growing pains. Teens struggling with depression feel like their lives are unraveling. “It’s estimated that one in five adolescents from all walks of life will suffer from depression at some point during their teen...
Cyberbullying Teens are constantly exposed to technology in many forms. They are connected to the world nearly twenty-four seven through phones, computers, tablets and gaming devices. They spend so much of their time of social media and message app that...
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.