The Impact of Academic Pressure on Teen Mental Health
Academic pressure is often treated as a normal part of growing up. Teens are expected to keep up with assignments, prepare for tests, think about college or career plans, participate in activities, and make choices that seem to carry more weight with each passing year. For some teens, these expectations are challenging but manageable. For […]
When School Reports Behavioral Concerns About Your Teen
For many families, a call from the school about a teen’s behavior can feel disorienting, especially when the feedback doesn’t match what they see at home. That difference can leave parents wondering whether the school is overreacting, whether their teen is hiding something, or whether they have missed signs that were easier to see in […]
Signs Outpatient Therapy Is Not Enough for Teens
Outpatient therapy or school-based counseling is often the first step families take when searching for answers and support for their child. Over time, they may expect gradual improvement, hoping to see better coping skills, fewer conflicts, and stronger school engagement. For many teens, this approach works well. But sometimes, even with everyone trying their best, […]
How Residential Treatment Can Support Both Mental Health and Academics
When a teen begins to struggle emotionally, school is often the first place where the impact becomes visible. It often begins with inconsistent attendance and disengagement, which turn into unfinished assignments and slipping grades. What may look like a lack of effort can signal something more complex beneath the surface that must be addressed. But […]
What Is a Higher Level of Care for Teens? When Weekly Therapy Is Not Enough
Many parents want to provide their teens with mental health care. However, even when they’re attending weekly therapy sessions, you might be told by their therapist or counselor that they need a “higher level of care.” Plenty of questions could come to mind: What does a higher level of care actually mean? Why are they […]
What Happens in Residential Treatment for Teens? A Day-to-Day Look
Residential treatment can feel intimidating, not necessarily because parents doubt their teen deserves support, but because the day-to-day reality is often a mystery. When families don’t know what “a typical day” looks like, it’s easy to imagine extremes: either a highly clinical hospital setting or something overly rigid and impersonal. In truth, many programs are […]
Leadership Training at Turning Winds
Turning Winds is a residential treatment center for teenagers, with a full continuum of care for mental health issues. It combines elements of wilderness therapy and a relational treatment approach with a full medical and clinical team while also offering a full academic staff to provide the much-needed support for your child. Clinical & Research […]
At Turning Winds Therapy Goes Deeper
Are you seeking a transformative solution for your teen’s challenges? Turning Winds offers a long-term residential treatment center for teens that fills the gaps left by other treatment options. Such a transformation takes time. Most teens need between six to nine months, but the results are often dramatic. Clinical & Research Update Last Updated: June […]
Treating Reactive Attachment Disorder
Turning Winds works with teenagers, ages 13–18, who would benefit from clinical therapy and academic guidance as they transition to adulthood. We specialize in many of the most common mental health conditions, such as low self-esteem, behavioral problems, poor academic performance, and various disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance […]
College Prep at Turning Winds
Turning Winds offers a high-quality academic experience for all of our teenage clients. Our comprehensive curriculum includes individualized plans that provide everything your teen needs to get their education on the right track. Turning Winds offers almost any class our students will need to continue their education. We work closely with counselors from previous schools […]