Deciding on a program for your troubled teen is a very delicate choice, because you want something that is perfectly suited to their needs, and there are four features to strongly consider during your search. Picking the right place for your son or daughter can make a huge difference with the success they find and how well they are reformed, so the search should be taken seriously, with all options carefully considered.
Parents who are seeking treatment options that will bring their misbehaving teens life-changing results should consider the Center for Adolescent Recovery and Education as an option. C.A.R.E. is a consortium of several therapeutic boarding schools
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Therapeutic boarding schools
Therapeutic boarding schools are A therapeutic boarding school (TBS), alternatively known as boarding schools for troubled teens, is a boarding school based on the therapeutic community model that offers an educational program together with specialized structure and supervision for students with emotional and behavioral problems, substance abuse problems, or learning difficulties.
Therapeutic boarding schools for troubled teens, much like a regular boarding school, require students to stay for a duration of 9- 12 months out of the year. While focusing on therapeutic rehabilitation, students also participate with their studies, as they would at a traditional boarding school. As of 2005, the United states reportedly had 140 therapeutic boarding schools. As of today, there are close to 300.
Therapeutic boarding schools are widely considered to be the teenage equivalent of residential treatment centers. The main difference between the two is therapeutic boarding schools' emphasis on education as well as therapeutic and behavioral rehabilitation.
that serves teenage boys and girls with whatever mental health
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Mental health
Mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”1 It is estimated that only about 17% of U.S adults are considered to be in a state of optimal mental health.
The mental health in teenage boys and girls is a crucial issue and concern for parents. Teens, for a variety of reasons, tend to struggle with mental health more than adults or children who have not yet reached their teens. This is because of the turbulent time that comes with adolescence and the individual teen's inability to cope with said turbulence.
Parents of troubled teens who struggle with mental health issues, actually have a plethora of treatment options to choose from. The type of treatment option that best fits the individual teen, greatly depends on the individual teens mental health issues.
or behavioral issues they are going through, so call us for help today at 866-492-9215.
The Main Areas to Consider
1 – Coed, All Boys or All Girls- Depending on the issues your child has, it can be beneficial or detrimental to have them in the same school with the opposite sex. Carefully consider which would work for your teenager.
2 – Urban or Rural – Some teens who have anxiety
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Anxiety
anx·i·ety
n.noun
Merriam- Webster dictionary defines anxiety as: : an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it
Anxiety is a very common ailment that almost everyone experiences on an almost daily basis. However, anxiety effects some more than others and can cause severe emotional distress that is too much for an individual to handle.
When anxiety plagues an individual so severely that it becomes a disorder, it is crucial that this individual receives therapeutic and emotional restoration in the form of psychological and therapeutic assistance.
Teens who experience abnormal amounts of anxiety, tend to self medicate with intoxicants such as drugs and alcohol. When negative, self medication takes place, teens are at great risk of developing harmful coping mechanisms that may be life-long lasting.
Anxiety
/anx.i.e.ty/
n.Noun
Anxiety is defined as the state of uneasiness or tension caused by the feeling of worry or nervousness caused by apprehension of possibilities of the future.
Anxiety is a common emotional trait that many people face. It affects our actions and can prevent us from making decisions. Usually anxiety holds us back from the types of things that are outgoing or out of our comfort zone and it brings fear.
Anxiety is a normal experience for most people and is a normal part of life. However, when the anxiety reaches the level of a disorder then it can be dangerous. This would include an intense, extensive, excessive and persistent worry or fear. Another factor that is caused by an anxiety disorder can be anxiety, fear, or terror attacks when the intensity of anxiety becomes very high. Types of anxiety disorders can include: social anxiety, separation anxiety and many different phobias etc.
, stress, depression
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Depression
Depression
/de·pres·sion/
Depression is defined as a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep.
Statistics has shown that diagnosis of depression is growing at a very dangerous rate. Globally, depression affects over 350 million people of all ages. Depression has been linked to other negative health outcomes, such as obesity, heart disease, and stroke. Compared to those not affected by depression those who face it are more likely to be unemployed and have a higher chance of divorce.
Most people that suffer from depression do not seek care or attention. Since this is a global issue, many efforts are made to help those who are suffering depression. It is important for those that face depression to find help so that they can overcome this plague that millions of people face.
, or similar issues might benefit from a more rural setting, away from the hustle and bustle of too many people. However, this might not be an issue for all teenagers.
3 – Size – Smaller institutions allow more individual attention, but larger facilities allow more positive peer interactions and connections where adolescents
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Adolescents
Adolescents
/ad.o.les.cent/
n.Noun
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term adolescent as a young person living in the transitional period between the years of puberty and adulthood until they reach the age of full maturity.
Adolescents or teenagers, are living in a turbulent and trying time in a person's lifetime. If ill prepared, teens may flounder or display negative behaviors at home. Adolescents are prone to negative behaviors such as, drug and alcohol abuse and other chemical dependencies, sexual misconduct or acting out, failing grades at school and disrespect towards authority. It is for this reason that parents of adolescents need to be particularly mindful when they reach their teenage years.
If a teenager is struggling during thus time of adolescence it, is crucial for parents to seek the right care for their son or daughter. During this time, people are typically more susceptible to negative behaviors and dangerous habits.
can better relate to the issues others have. Parents can decide which one will be better for their son or daughter.
4 – Concentration or Specialization – Some therapeutic boarding schools are able to treat most any mental health or behavioral problems, but some specialize in a certain one that serves as their main focus.
Getting the Right Help from C.A.R.E.
C.A.R.E. takes into consideration the four biggest features parents should think about when they they are choosing treatment for their son or daughter. That is why our four different options span most of the possible criteria parents have, meaning at least one of them will likely suit the individual needs your child has. If you would like more information about our therapeutic boarding schools or are ready to enroll, please us today at 866-492-9215.