Social media has become a staple in the lives of many teenagers. It’s a great way to stay connected with friends and family, but it can also be a breeding ground for negative thoughts and emotions. For teens who are already struggling with depression, social media can exacerbate symptoms. […]
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When a parent/caregiver makes a decision on a treatment resource for their child, one reinforcer of quality and safety is national accreditation. […]
Parents and referring professionals are looking for Covid management data too. Why? To assist with a family’s research, insight, information gathering, in this ever-changing world that we live in, regardless of the age of their child and setting. […]
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For families and students who are investigating boarding school opportunities there are wide and far reaching options to buttress your child’s education. For the sake of simplicity, these fall into three primary buckets, when considering an independent day or boarding school. […]
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There is a lot of jargon when a parent begins to investigate Substance Abuse treatment and addictive behaviors for their teen or young adult. This blog is co-written with Lilley Consulting and Prepare to Bloom, as we are Therapeutic Consultants who vet quality substance abuse treatment programs for our clients. Using the continuum of care created […]
You may have heard this line before if you’re the parent of a teen or young adult who’s experimenting with drugs, “it’s natural, it’s from a plant ..” Spice is a synthetic cannabinoid, sprayed on dried, shredded plant material and then smoked, vaporized and inhaled or brewed as a tea. […]
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Research of wilderness therapy is still early in its development… The growing body of empirical research has focused largely on specific symptom-based and behavioral outcomes, as well as a few other areas of interest. There is so much more work to be done. […]
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The pandemic is hard on parents, it is hard on children, it is hard on grandparents, it is hard on individuals. Here are a few trending websites, with simple concrete steps to help your family during these times of COVID-19. […]
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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According to the Washington Post, an extremely contagious new coronavirus was detected in China during the last days of 2019. The disease, now named COVID-19 (“COronoVirus Infectious Disease 2019”)…
What are teen treatment and young adult programs doing to get ready? […]
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