Teens Feel Less Emotional Support Than Their Parents Believe
As a youth mental health crisis persists in the US, a new report highlights a significant gap between the level of support that teenagers feel and the amount that parents think their children have, CNN’s Deidre McPhillips reported in July. According to a new report published by the National Center for Health Statistics, only about […]
Beyond Treatment: Nurturing Lifelong Connections and Support at Turning Winds
The summer break is finally here and for many high school students around the country that means moving on to the next grade or going to college in the fall. For clients graduating from Turning Winds, the transition can be quite daunting—even if it begins with a celebration. “The program graduations are really special and […]
A Weekend Workshop and a Facebook Group: Invaluable Support for Turning Winds Parents
Parents who send their kids to Turning Winds usually have been through a lot. Linda and Frank Dawson are no exception. Their son Charlie started misusing drugs and alcohol in middle school and he became aggressively defiant—especially with his dad. “We felt it had gotten beyond our ability to deal with it,” remembers Frank. In […]
How Turning Winds Reaches Out to School Districts and Communities
The Turning Winds treatment program is focused on therapeutic support in a setting that resembles a family environment rather than a clinic. Healthy behaviors are practiced and reinforced in a safe environment. New habits are then brought home and continue to be supported by staff during the transition. This can only be accomplished by allowing […]
Get Your Teenager the Help They Need
Generation Z, also referred to as iGen, digital natives, and most commonly as Gen Z comprises individuals born between 1995 and 2012 and now accounts for approximately a quarter of the US population. Members of Gen Z have experienced significant disruption in a short time with changes in the political, social, technological, and economic landscape. […]
How Turning Winds Builds Up Teen Resilience
At Turning Winds, we understand life’s challenges can be overwhelming for both the children and their parents. That is why we developed an outstanding program that empowers self-reliance and resilience in the kids in our care. We help teenagers overcome obstacles and rebuild their connection with their parents and emphasize the crucial role family members […]
Celebrating Milestones and Achievements in Adolescent Treatment Programs: A Guide for Parents
Treatment at Turning Winds typically takes a much of a year—nevertheless, it is only the beginning of a new life for your teen and your family. “The real test, for both you and your teen, comes after discharge,” author Tim Thayne advised parents in his book Not By Chance. “While both of you have made […]
How to Help Your Teen Succeed After Treatment
Over the past two decades, Turning Winds has been able to help many families overcome what seemed impossible odds. Substance misuse and other mental health conditions typically exert severe stress on the entire family system, making them relationship issues. Families often end up in turmoil—especially if the turmoil is centered on a teenage child. “They […]
