Lifeskills training provides teens and young adults in treatment with a foundation of valuable knowledge and tools to help them navigate life. With the proper guidance and support, these life skills can be a foundation for building confidence and resilience. Venture Academy understands that building life skills is more than just learning how to cook…
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…
Electronic devices keep us more connected and more productive than ever. Many of us know the rush of anxiety when we think we’ve misplaced our phone and would be hard pressed to go a whole day without it, given how much we rely on them for communication, entertainment, and information. We are surrounded by ever-advancing…
Everyone needs help now and then. Teens might seek guidance from their family members or turn to a trusted friend or teacher. But, if your teen is struggling to articulate their needs or is a very private person, it might be hard for them to open up about an issue they are facing. Providing them…
One of the most important—and difficult—conversations parents can have with their children is about sex and sexuality. The awkwardness of the topic, combined with how much sexual content children and teenagers can be exposed to (often before they are ready to understand it), can be an obstacle to parents talking to their teens about sex.…
Essential life skills for teens are often not taught in school. They may not necessarily be taught at home either since parents may be struggling with the same issues themselves. Enrolling your child in a life skills training program for teens can help them start their lives off on the right foot to begin making…