When you think of addiction, the first thought that comes to mind is likely a drug or alcohol addiction. However, a person can be addicted to behaviours that do not involve substance abuse. You may have noticed some concerning behaviours in your teen but do not know if you are overreacting or if the behaviour…
Low self-esteem in teens is fairly common, but it does not mean your child is stuck feeling down about themselves. Raging hormones, peer pressure, and newfound relationships can be tough to manage. With your support and depression treatment for teens, your child can work through their problems in a healthier way, helping to build their…
Codependency is a term you may have heard of but do not quite understand exactly what it means. If you have a child struggling in school, at home, or in their social life, there is a good chance there are some codependent aspects in play. Many parents have the best intentions for helping their child…
Addiction counselling is one of the greatest approaches to drug and alcohol abuse treatment. Individual counselling programs provide people with the safe, effective tools they need to approach emotional, physical, and psychological aspects of addiction. If your teen or a young adult in your life could benefit from addiction counselling, call Venture Academy today. With…
High-functioning depression (HFD) is not technically a clinical diagnosis, so there is no one standard of diagnostic criteria. This form of depression is a loose collection of persistent symptoms that doctors don’t believe are severe enough to fall under clinical depression. However, those with high functioning depression can struggle to get through their lives and…
Everyone gets angry sometimes, as anger is an unavoidable emotion. However, learning how to handle our anger and move on without hurting others is crucial. Dealing with anger is often a common occurrence when raising a teenager. If you are a parent is concerned about how your teen has been controlling anger, call Venture Academy…
Video games have been around for decades but have long evolved past the primitive state when they mainly appealed to a niche subset of the population. Games are visually astounding and interactive, with compelling storylines encompassing various categories. Due to their skyrocketing popularity and mass appeal, it is more likely that gaming is just a…
For most people, the holidays are a joyful time of the year filled with social gatherings, events, and celebrations with friends and family. For others, it’s a time filled with loneliness, sadness, and anxiety. When a feeling like hopelessness is at its peak, it’s challenging to be around others, especially at festive parties. If you…
Therapy and counselling programs are predominant when it comes to treatment for behaviour or substance abuse issues. Choosing recovery over prior matters may seem daunting for troubled youth; however, relating to others in a similar age group that share similar thoughts and feelings can make the process easier. A group therapy program can support teens…
As much as family members love each other and have strong relationships, conflict and discord are common and can occur between spouses, siblings, parents, and children. Although it can be challenging to reach solutions, professionals are available as mediators to offer guidance. If you want to work on improving specific aspects of your family’s interactions,…