How can I help my ADD teen?
What is ADD? ADD stands for Attention Deficit Disorder. An ADD teen struggling to integrate this condition into their life will often struggle with impulsivity, hyperactivity, and an overall lack of ability to pay attention. Is it a natural condition of our ancestors...
Things to know with trauma and sexual abuse
Trauma - Sexual Abuse “When you look at the original word trauma, it’s a Greek word for wounding. Wherever we’re wounded, there’s scar tissue that forms, and scar tissue is always harder, less resilient, and less flexible than the tissue that it replaces.” No parent...
What do you know about teen addiction?
What is an addiction? It’s no surprise that teens are impulsive making them a little more susceptible to developing teen addiction. What can start as just simple curiosity can turn into physiological dependency. Often times parents will see this trend occur and...
Raising Your Child With Self-Esteem
What is self-esteem? “If self-esteem is the health of the mind, then few subjects are of comparable urgency.” Self Esteem is the confidence in our ability to think and cope with the basic challenges of life. It is the confidence in our right to be successful and...
The 411 on Teenage Grief
Teenage Grief: “I lost my brother when I was 13. I wish I would have had someone to tell me to stay positive and to grieve but not let my grief consume me. The goal with the grieving process is to be able to let go and move on. To honor the people we lose, we must...
Bullying or Teasing? Understanding the Difference
It’s common for teasing and bullying to be mistaken for one another, but they aren’t the same thing. The difference is found less in the official definition of the terms and more in the direct effects of each one individually. Though both behaviors have negative...
4 Things to be Mindful of with Developing Brains
The developing brain has been a fascinating area of study for many scientists in recent decades - partly because of the development of new technology - it’s much easier for us get a look under the hood of consciousness to see what factors are creating our subjective...
Curious about Teen Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression? 5 Ways to Assist the Turbulence.
Being a teen is a wild ride. For the first time in your life, you're experiencing a crusade of emotions you haven't yet been exposed to. For many, it is also the first time you begin to question the rules that have been laid out for you. There are physiological...
Assisting Your Teens Transition After Treatment
The overall goal of a residential treatment center is to help teens develop appropriate coping skills to sustain their mental health and lead an enjoyable and healthy life. While in a residential therapy program, teens will receive the tools necessary to pursue their...
How to Get Your Insurance to Pay for Residential Treatment
If you are thinking about enrolling your troubled teen in a residential treatment program, price has more than likely been a point of discussion. These facilities often come with a hefty price tag. Perhaps you’ve been close to going forward with a program you felt...