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...
Since summer vacation is right around the corner, perhaps now’s an excellent opportunity to talk about wilderness therapy for teens. If your teen is struggling with emotional or behavioral problems, a few weeks out in nature can make a huge...
There are few topics in psychology that attract more attention than the link between mental health and exercise. In fact, researchers from numerous fields have explored how regular physical activity can positively impact both the body and mind. But the...
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...
At first glance, many of you might feel skeptical about encouraging your teens to join a gap year program. And who could blame you!? We live in a hypercompetitive world that places a premium on performance and results rather...
What is Teen Wilderness Therapy? Teen wilderness therapy is a “therapeutic intervention for struggling adolescents.” These programs take a natural and holistic approach to heal struggling teens. Wilderness therapy programs use “adventure-based therapy, behavior modification, and interpersonal self-improvement. They also...
The decision to send a young adult away for treatment can be a difficult one. Parents feel guilty that they cannot help their teen heal and must send them to another state to find that healing. Young adult therapy is...
Teen wellness is an important part of a teenager's health. Teens cannot thrive in toxic environments at home and in school. Wilderness programs offer holistic, natural, and peaceful settings. Wilderness therapy provides troubled teens with a “secure, non-critical, and supportive...
There are a variety of therapies available for teens who struggle with drugs, alcohol, and mental health issues. Traditional talk therapy is one of the most well-known forms of therapy available. However, it is not always the most effective. 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.