How to Stop a Panic Attack
As the name implies, panic attacks involve sudden surges of terror, and they can happen under fairly mundane circumstances. You don’t need to be on a rollercoaster or in a physically threatening situation to experience a panic attack. You could be lying in bed, riding a bus, or sitting at a desk. Fortunately, you can […]
Substance Abuse Treatment – How To Choose The Program For Your Daughter
There are many substance abuse treatment programs available to help your daughter deal with her substance abuse. Many of these programs offer the same benefits and advantages and are probably the types of programs that you are most familiar with. If you feel like something more specialized would be of greater benefit to your child, […]
Treatment For Oppositional And Defiant Teen Boys
With oppositional and defiant teens, there are several levels of behavior. Some throw anger tantrums with screaming and cursing, whereas others are physically abusive and violent. Usually, teens who are exhibiting oppositional and defiant behavior view themselves as a victim who is being treated unfairly. As a result, they feel as though their behavior is […]
Medication For Sensory Stress Relief For Teens With Autism Spectrum
Autism often comes with sensitivity to sound, light, music, or emotion. Some suffer so much they have huge difficulties assimilating into society. This isn’t the case with all who have an autism spectrum disorder, however, and there is hope. As the condition is becoming more understood, new methods of treatment are quickly becoming regular. Something […]
A Girls Therapeutic Boarding School – Is It Right For Your Child?
Girls Just Want To Have Fun – Until They Don’t. Girls have a reputation for being more difficult to raise than boys–past a certain age. It’s not entirely their fault, though. Part of it has to do with puberty and the hormones involved, and part of it has to do with society. The “cool” kid […]
What Is Addiction?
With all of the pressures teens face while heading towards adulthood, it is no wonder they sometimes fall prey to addictions. These addictions can range from behavior quirks to actual drugs and alcohol and can limit their ability to live life to the fullest. As a parent, it can be exacerbating attempting to find common […]
ADHD Myths And Where To Find Help
Teens often have trouble sitting still, listening, and paying attention, but when teens don’t follow instructions and blurt out inappropriate comments, they might have a problem deeper than simply being a teenager. ADHD is a disorder that often appears early in childhood. When you see your teenager acting strange, you might wonder if they have […]
Things You Must Consider Before Sending Your Daughter To Boarding School
It is critical for families in crisis to know that there are effective ways to help their troubled teens. Child and adolescent development is a touchy and deeply significant subject for parents, especially those who are dealing with trouble when it comes to teenage girls. Today’s society puts a tremendous amount of pressure on girls […]
Why Shame Is The New Trauma And How It Fuels Substance Abuse In Teens
Substance abuse in troubled teens is often a result of shame, or more specifically, shame-based trauma – so, why is it then that parents never hear about it? It’s not because it doesn’t exist; it’s primarily because shame isn’t something people want to discuss, nor is it a comfortable topic when they do. However, […]
Combining Physical Fitness With Community Service – Longlasting Therapeutic Intervention Approach
Combining physical fitness with community service is a powerful way to get struggling teenagers (at risk youth) back on track. Both physical exercise and community service (acts of service toward others) have proven therapeutic outcomes. The evidence is mounting for the benefits of exercise and community service as effective therapeutic tools used by professional behavioral […]
