If your family has been struggling with a teenager that needs professional help, you may have already started looking into the costs and fees associated with residential treatment. There are many conflicting bits of information out there, and it can be hard to tell whether or not a particular program will be affordable or covered…
Relationships between young people can be intense. The teenage years are a time when people practice skills and techniques that they will use as they grow into adults, and interpersonal relationships are part of that process. Teens are especially vulnerable to getting involved in toxic teenage relationships because they may not yet have the judgment…
When a teen’s behaviour is disruptive or alarming, it can have an impact on the whole family. As parents, it can be hard to understand what is happening or what to do about the issue. The first step for most families is to seek counselling, or even intensive outpatient therapy. But what should a family…
It can be tough to be a teenager. Young people are presented with new situations and new decisions that, often, they must face on their own. As parents, understanding why a teenager might end up using drugs can also be tough. In fact, parents often struggle to understand the reasons why adolescents use drugs, especially…
If you are considering sending your troubled teenager to a military school, chances are good that you’ve already tried quite a few things which haven’t helped. Military school can be a great choice for the right kind of young person, but a military school isn’t really the same thing as a school for troubled teenagers.…
Having a traumatic experience can affect anyone’s life, no matter how old they are. However, for children and young adults, experiencing a traumatic event can impact how they move forward into their adult life. A young person who is dealing with trauma and its aftermath must receive appropriate professional help so that they can recover…
You may have noticed some changes in your teen. Maybe the group of friends they are running around with these days is trouble. While you want to help, your teen shuts you out. Perhaps you are suspicious of a substance abuse problem. If this sounds similar to what you’re going through, it’s time to look…
Although it remains illegal across much of the United States, many teens mistakenly regard marijuana as a harmless substance. As a parent, it’s only natural that you want the best for your children. Part of this parental protection may include speaking to your teens about drugs and the lasting issues they can cause. Arming yourself…
It’s normal for teenagers to push boundaries and test limits. It’s part of their job to separate from their parents and become their own person. But sometimes, a teen’s behaviour goes beyond what might be considered typical teenage angst. Fortunately, there is help available. Venture Academy is a teen behavioural treatment centre with multiple locations…
It’s no secret that teenagers today are growing up in a world where screens are everywhere. From the moment they wake up to the time they go to bed, teens are bombarded with messages from their phones, laptops, TVs, and more. And while there’s no denying that this constant access to technology can be beneficial…