A new study on teen attachment was recently published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships. Ohio State University researchers Nathan Silver and Michael Slater conducted the study. The researchers found, “People with attachment issues are more likely than...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 are Transitional Living Programs? Transitional living programs for young adults help promote self-efficacy and total body wellness. These programs help adolescents “re-establish self-worth and re-discover their place in society. Adolescents also find compassion and love through spiritual discovery. And,...
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...
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.