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Peter Pan Syndrome: What It Means and How It Differs From Failure to Launch

"Peter Pan syndrome" and "failure to launch" pop-culture terms on social media and used interchangeably online, but they mean different things. Here is the distinctio…

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Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder: What Parents Need to Know

Quiet BPD and classic BPD share the same underlying core symptoms and intense emotional pain, but they present in opposite directions. While classic BPD symptoms manif…

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18+ Wilderness Therapy Applicants? Ask these 28 Questions

Wilderness therapy is safer than it has ever been and research consistently reinforces evidence of its efficacy and safety. If you are a young adult looking for treatm…

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The Ghost of WWASP: Why Modern Residential Treatment is a Lifeline, Not a Boot Camp

Residential behavioral healthcare has a blemished history - since addressed through litigation, increased state oversight, and widespread adoption of standards in accr…

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8 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Transitional Living Program for Your Young Adult

Choosing a transitional living program for your young adult? Ask these 8 questions about clinical support, life skills, family involvement, and staff turnover before y…

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What Parents Need to Know About Young Adult Treatment Options: Timeless Insights, Updated for Today

What Parents Need to Know About Young Adult Treatment Options: Timeless Insights, Updated for Today

Back in 2017,  I collaborated with  Mona Treadway, Ph.D., MSW, then the co-founder of Dragonfly Transitions, one of the earliest young-adult transitional programs in t…

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504 Plan vs. IEP: What's the Difference — and Which Does Your Child Need?

Confused about the difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP? This guide explains how each support plan works, who qualifies, and what families should know when navigat…

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What Is Psychological Testing?

After reading this blog, you will better understand the basics of psychological assessment, who administers psychological testing, the subspecialties of psychological…

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Can Your School System Help With Treatment Options? 8 Questions To Ask

Many people think that treatment, like the options that advertise on All Kinds of Therapy, is for the 1% of families who can easily afford private-pay care. Truthfull…

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Treatment Program Comparison: Outward Bound vs. Wilderness Therapy

The goal of this blog is to point out the key areas of difference between the two distinct populations of “troubled teens” or young adults who are struggling.

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College Admissions vs. College Readiness ->10 Questions to Ask

College readiness checklists are always about the steps to get your child into college. The larger question is, “Is your teen ready to go to college?”

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What to Expect from Short-Term Residential Treatment Centers for Teens

Explore what to expect from short-term residential treatment for teens with 9 different features. Learn how clinical assessment addresses mental health and substance u…

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