A positive treatment environment
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Environment
n.noun
en·vi·ron·ment
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines environment as the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. A person's environment, or social surroundings, have an enormous impact on the way that person thinks and operates. If a person is surrounded by negativity, he/she is more likely to replicate that negativity and display negative behaviors in other areas of life.
The environment of a troubled teen can often be the root cause or factor in the troubled adolescent's negative behavior. When an impressionable teenage boy or girl is surrounded by negative peers, it is common for these teens to develop negative behaviors themselves. It is for this reason that parents should be aware of their child's social surroundings and environmental influences.
If a teenage boy or girl is troubled, a total change in their environment may be in order. By replacing a troubled teen's negative environment with that of a therapeutic, nurturing and rehabilitative environment, troubled adolescents are able to emotional, therapeutic and behavioral restoration.
created by programs working to help troubled teens
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Troubled Teens
Troubled Teens
/trou.bled/ /teens/
n. Noun
A troubled teen is defined as a person that is between the age 13-19 that is beset by problems or conflict.
Every Teenager faces problems that they must encounter in their life. Problems arise in every person’s life both big and small yet sometimes we allow even the most insignificant of problems affect our lives. Sometimes with teenagers they allow trials in their life greatly affect them in negative ways. Typically when a person (typically teenagers) face problems in their lives, the ability to cope with the problem does not exist. When teenagers turn to other things to cope with the feelings of the problems that they usually face things such as drugs and alcohol, pornography, criminal activity, etc.
It is important to find help for troubled teens as soon as possible. There are many different programs that are available to help troubled teens with the problems that they face each with a different approach and nature to the program.
is incredibly important to the overall recovery process. At Zion Education Systems, we know how difficult it can be for teens to recover from problems like drug addiction
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Addiction
The American Society of Addiction Medicine defines addiction as "Addiction is characterized by inability to consistently abstain, impairment in behavioral control, craving, diminished recognition of significant problems with one’s behaviors and interpersonal relationships, and a dysfunctional emotional response."
Similar to other chronic diseases, addiction may involve cycles of relapse and a mental state of remission. If untreated, or serious attempts of recovery, the progression of addiction can easily result in dire, sometimes fatal, consequences.
Addiction can take many forms, from eating disorders to drug addiction and even gambling. Whatever the affliction, or choice of addiction, the teenage psyche and overall well being is at greater risk than that of a fully developed adult. Teens who don't receive adequate rehabilitation for their addiction are almost certain to carry their addictive qualities into adulthood.
Parents of a teenage boy or girl suffering from addiction should seek viable treatment options immediately before the addiction progresses further.
, anger, or 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.
and we firmly believe that a program with a positive environment is the best solution. If you are looking for a treatment program, please make sure the program you select will provide your teen with the right environment and support
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Support
Support
/ sup·port/
n. Noun
Support is defined as the act or instance of supporting; serve as a foundation for something else.
Support can be given to many different ways. Through the encouragement to perform and progress and also through being there for someone who needs help. Support is usually shown through family and peers but can come from anywhere from support centers, rehab centers, and treatment centers.
Without a support, confidence would be very difficult to find. Support is key to getting through trials and problems. The ability to have someone that is supporting you and encouraging you to move forward and progress is important to growth and change. Especially with youth, that as they are trying to find out who they are that they feel supported in all of their doings. This is important because as support and encouragement is shown the youth feel confident to become the best they can be.
for recovery. If you are interested in finding a program that can help your teen, you can contact us today at 866-471-8579. Professional help can make a huge difference in your teen’s life.
How Treatment Programs Support Troubled Teens
Treatment programs are the perfect place for troubled teens to work on their problems because of the positive and supportive atmosphere that is fostered. While staying at one of these facilities, your teen will be surrounded by peers
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Peers
Peers
/peer/
Peers are the people of which a person associates.
Peers have a strong influence on person’s thoughts, actions, and will also play a key part in how a person develops and will determine who a person will become. Peers always have an influence but occur especially in a person’s youth.
Parents should make it a priority to inform children of how important their peer group is on them. Discussions about this topic can help to prevent children from choosing friends that could lead them down dangerous paths.
Peers who involve themselves in negative behaviors will begin to oppose school and parents and can also influence others in the peer group to do the same. It is important to support the finding of positively influential peers for children.
However, peers can also help uplift others to strive to become better and want success. Those are the peers you should surround yourself with and also your children.
and staff who will provide support and encouragement. This can be a sharp contrast to the negative peer pressure they may have been experiencing at home. In addition, your teen will be able to focus completely on recovery while at a treatment program. At home, there will always be many distractions and temptations that make recovery more difficult. The ability to completely focus on overcoming their issues makes a huge difference for teens. All of these factors work together to support a trained staff that will provide your teen with the counseling
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Counseling
coun·sel·ing
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines counseling as the provision of assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional.
Counseling can come in many different forms. These forms include, but are not limited to, child development, eating disorder, substance abuse, rehabilitation, mental health and educational counseling. The type of counseling needed for an individual depends on the type of issues or problems he/she happens to be facing.
Counseling Troubled Youth
Counseling offers hope to all kinds of troubled youth. Teens who struggle with personality disorders, emotional trauma, psychological disorders and/or learning disabilities, are all great candidates for counseling. These types of teens are often times, in desperate need for some type of counseling, and if some form of counseling is not achieved, are at high risk of fateful, dire consequences. These consequences may include drug addiction, imprisonment, or in some cases, even death.
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Therapy
n.noun
ther·a·py
Therapy is a treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder or disease. Therapy generally consists of two kinds: medical and psychotherapy. Medical therapies treat diseases of the human body such as cancer. Psychotherapies treat the mind of therapeutically or emotionally damaged individuals.
Different Types of Psychotherapy:
- Psychoanalytic Therapy
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Behavior modification
- Biofeedback
- Collaborative therapy
- Family therapy
- Marriage counseling
- Music therapy
- Parent management training
- Relationship counseling
- Social Therapy
- Systemic therapy
- Therapeutic community
- Twelve-step programs
- Wilderness therapy
Therapy for troubled teens has become an increasingly popular opportunity for troubled adolescents today. Therapies are offered at many services for troubled teens such as, wilderness therapy programs, residential treatment programs and boarding schools for troubled youth. The most effective type of therapy greatly depends on the individual teen and what psychological and emotional issues the particular adolescent struggles with.
they require to deal with their issues. If the atmosphere of a treatment program sounds like it could help your teen, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us to learn more.
Contact Us To Find A Positive Treatment Environment For Your Troubled Teen
If you are the parent of a troubled teen, please don’t ignore the huge impact that the right treatment program could have on your son or daughter’s life. At Zion Educational Systems, we have spent years helping families find the right program to help their troubled teen and we can help you. If you are ready to find a treatment program today, you can contact us immediately at 866-471-8579.