It may be difficult for parents to understand that their teen is feeling the impact of stress or the fact that it should even exist at all. However, a 2013 Stress in America Survey concluded that American teens have reported experiences with stress that follows similar patterns to those of adults. What’s more interesting is the American Psychological Association (APA) revealed that stress levels among teens are much higher than what is considered healthy. In a 2018 study, information from...
When enough is enough and it’s time for some very tough love, sometimes a troubled teen residential program is the only and final option to resolve your teen’s troubled behavior. Sending your child away is not easy. Nonetheless it is (in most cases) for the best, and it can potentially lead to a more stable lifestyle for your teen – as well you and your family. There are all types of programs available, including teen summer camps, troubled teen boarding...
Defiance, verbal aggression, withdrawal from family, seeking independence, the list of issues during adolescent among teens sometimes seems endless. While challenging to say the least but perfectly natural, when – as a parent – should you begin to worry that there’s a deeper behavioral problem? Most importantly, are there specific signs of troubled teen behavior? The answer is yes. Of course, there are many troubled teen programs and even online programs for teens that parents can resort to. However, as...
You recognized a series of troubled teen symptoms, resorted to professional guidance, and enrolled in a residential therapeutic treatment program with much success. Your teen is coming home. Now what? It’s only natural for a parent to be worried about their teen falling back into their previous behaviors or re-establishing relations with their “old crowd” – the causes that may have found them in a troubled teen residential program in the first place. However, there are proactive measures parents can...
Adolescence is a difficult stage for teens. Peer pressure, stress from obtaining academic achievements, social acceptance, not to mention changing hormones all contribute to natural, changing behavior. This is a difficult time for teens, and a time when troubled teen behavior may potentially develop. Yet, is there a difference between the common adolescent mood swings or hormone changes and teen depression? The answer is yes. More importantly, how can teens recognize the difference? Parents may have the ability to more...
Sending your teen to a residential treatment center can be a hardship for any parent, and even for teens themselves. If you look at it from a perspective of “sending your child away” or “my parents don’t want me” you just escalate sensitive emotions. So, by understanding some of the benefits and advantages will help you, as a parent, make the best decision to effectively help your troubled teen. To begin with, always remember – before or during their enrollment...
There are many troubled teen programs and troubled teen services that can assist with illicit drug abuse. After all, the opioid crisis, bath salts, prescription drugs, and other stimulants can be very problematic and ultimately lead to troubled teen behavior. The National Institute on Drug Abuse Study: Monitoring the Future Survey for 2018 conducted by The University of Michigan Institute for Social Research revealed some interesting results. The report stated that illicit drugs (other than cannabis) held steady at the...
Underage drinking can lead to health and behavioral problems for teens. While the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) reported that an estimated 60 percent of all teens had at least one drink by the age 18, it also states (under heavier consumption) it can cause aggressive and/or violent behavior, poor decision-making, plus carelessness concerning drinking and driving or sexual activities. It may be natural for adolescents to experiment with dad’s beer in the garage or try the...
Gone are the days of the negative stigmas concerning psychotherapy. In fact, at one time, anyone who visited a psychotherapist was considered “crazy” or had “major problems.” This could be further from the truth. Therapy is a well-known and effective resource to help people of all ages manage their personal problems, including troubled teens. Of course, teen boot camps, therapeutic schools for teens, or teen summer camps are all viable options that are known to provide positive results. Psychotherapy is...
There are many causes of troubled teen behavior. It’s natural for adolescents to gravitate toward their peers for guidance and acceptance. Yet, as a parent, it’s still extremely important to monitor your teen’s friends, activities, social circles and basically know “what they are up” in their daily lives. There are many troubled teen services with plenty of information available. Yet it’s widely known that troubled teen behavior can be caused from influences from that “bad crowd” or a certain friend...
