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 […]
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 […]
Turning Winds: A Destination For Transformative Healing
Are you seeking a transformative solution for your teen’s challenges? Turning Winds offers a unique, long-term residential treatment program for teens that fills the gaps left by conventional options. Our holistic and relational approach, guided by experts like Dr. John Gordon and CEO Owen Baisden, ensures profound and lasting change for your teen. Turning Winds […]
When the Identified Patient Turns Into a Scapegoat
The so-called “identified patient is a proverbial scapegoat,” wrote Annie Wright, LMFT, on Psychology Today in 2022. “Identified patients are often the first people in the room to nod their heads when the term ‘black sheep’ is said. You say ‘scapegoat,’ and they say ‘yes.’ They know what it is to feel lonely, unsupported, and […]
Fentanyl Deaths Increasing Among US Teens
Drug overdose deaths in the United States have spiked to record highs in recent years, primarily due to the increased use of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin. The rate of deaths from fentanyl drug overdoses increased by nearly a quarter in 2021 […]
Finding Help For Your Troubled Teen
One of the hardest calls a parent can make is to seek help for a child in trouble. Their families are usually in crisis mode and are unsure what the best course of action might be. “Understandably, it’s not a call any family really wants to make,” says Turning Winds admissions director Eric Loesch. “In […]
When Your Family Needs to Be Rescued
You may know that your troubled child needs help, but it’s not easy to figure out what type of treatment will deliver the greatest benefit. And it’s not only your child who needs help; frequently the entire family is in disarray and unsure of how to achieve a rescue. Different options abound: wilderness programs, residential […]
Where Can I Send My Troubled Teen?
In today’s age of easy access to information, you might think it would be easier to find the right help for your teen’s needs. But, sometimes, even knowing exactly what those needs are is difficult. There are so many options available – boarding schools, boot camps, wilderness programs and therapeutic boarding schools – which one […]
When Will I know When It is the Right Time to Send My Teenage Daughter to Treatment?
Making the decision to send your daughter to treatment for her mental health concerns is never easy. The nature of mental illness is that it will seemingly get better for a while, only to turn sour again, seemingly with no warning. So how can you know when it’s time to make this decision? Here is […]
Choosing the Right Treatment Program for Your Teen
Seeking help for your teenager is a tough decision to make, but it’s the right one. Adolescence is a tumultuous time, even under the best circumstances. Teens’ brains go through huge changes, which can leave them volatile, vulnerable and fragile. For teens in crisis, treatment can make all the difference, giving them the tools they […]
