Mental health disorders rarely go away on their own. In most cases, professional help and intervention, usually in the form of clinical therapy, are required for healing. Clinical therapy for teens can help resolve their behavioural and mental issues, empowering them to live happier and more successful lives. If you’re looking for treatment programs focusing…
Teenagers today are extremely tech-savvy. Thus, it is not surprising that they spend a good part of their day scrolling through their phones, documenting their lives on Instagram, playing video games on their laptops, or staying up all night to binge-watch a show. While technology does have its uses, more and more young adults are…
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…
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.…
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…
Being a teenager can be tough, and so can being the parent of a teenager. Most teenagers go through rough patches where they tangle with family and friends, but what do you do if your teen is really out of control? For most, the first choice would be counselling or therapy, possibly even an intensive…
Many teens have trouble adjusting to their social and academic roles. Unfortunately, this leads some teens to make choices that adversely affect them for years to come. This might include drug or alcohol use, risky sexual behaviour, and blatant opposition to authority. However, with the right encouragement and support in a program specifically designed for…
It is a widely known fact that the teenage years are a challenging time for both teens and their parents. It is a period of significant physical, emotional, and cognitive growth, and many teens struggle to find where they belong in the world. During this phase, some teens may make poor choices, such as drug…