Teen eating disorders are steadily increasing in the United States. Teen girls are disproportionately effected. According to this study done in 2017 where “researchers followed a group of 496 adolescent girls for 8 years, until they were 20, they found that 5.2% of the girls met criteria for anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder.…
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All teenagers are tasked with taking their first steps towards individual identity development when they reach the age of adolescence. Developing a healthy or positive identity as a teenager can become challenging when peer pressure, media, and pop culture influences are constant. A negative identity in teens is unfortunately common in today’s culture. In…
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Have you been considering therapeutic boarding school for your troubled teen, but have doubts about whether or not they work? As you ask yourself the question “where can I send my troubled teen?”, it’s important to be thorough in your research. In this article, let’s talk about what therapeutic boarding schools are, the pros…
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Coming home after wilderness therapy can be an exciting event if you’ve been away from your teen for weeks, or even months. You want the transition after wilderness therapy to be a smooth one, and maybe you know you’re going to need extra support. Residential aftercare programs can ensure your teen is able to maintain…
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Your teen has been making exceptional progress during their time at wilderness therapy. They’re making great strides towards emotional stability and mental clarity, thanks to the retreat that’s provided by the outdoors. As you start thinking about life after wilderness therapy, you may be considering programs for the transition after a wilderness program. Don’t worry.…
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You’ve made the decision to send your troubled teen to a wilderness therapy program. While you’re thrilled to see positive changes in your teen during this unique therapeutic intervention, a question continues to linger in your mind. What’s next? How do families successfully transition their troubled teen back home after a wilderness program?
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Are you often surprised by the differences and similarities between you and your teenager as they begin to individuate in adolescence? As your child matures, it’s important to respect their unique needs and individual differences from you while also holding healthy boundaries. Because of their innate needs for alone time, it can be difficult…
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When searching for troubled teen programs for your child, you may come across teen boot camps. In recent years, juvenile bootcamps have gained the attention of the media and are growing in popularity. As you consider the best intervention program for your troubled teen, it’s important to evaluate your child’s needs and when a…
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