What is Corrective Relational Learning and How Does it Help Teens Heal and Grow? At the root of teen crisis behaviors is often an unmet need. For teens struggling with defiant or high-risk behaviors, a part of that need is healthy social connection. Some teens...
How Equine Therapy Helps Teen Boys Learn to Build Healthy Relationships Healthy relationships are built on a foundation of trust, clear communication, mutual respect, and healthy boundaries. For many struggling teens, these core skills don’t come easily. Anxiety,...
5 Tips to Help a Teen Who Won't Participate in Therapy You recognize that your teen needs therapy. You dutifully schedule the appointments, provide the transportation, and pay the bill week after week. And still, he won’t participate in therapy. You’ve tried multiple...
Genetic Testing in Behavioral Health Treatment for Teens “We tried five different medications…nothing worked.” If you’ve ever felt like there were no good options–and medications just don’t work–to manage mental health, you are not alone. Nearly half of...
Rewiring the Mind: How CBT Helps Teen Boys Navigate Life’s Challenges Teen boys today face rising levels of anxiety, anger, depression, low self-worth, and risky behavior. According to CDC youth risk survey data, 29% of teen boys report feeling persistently sad or...
Whether we are talking about substance abuse, mental health, or behavioral challenges, family support undeniably improves outcomes in recovery. According to a study published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, family involvement in treatment for adolescent...
