8 Reasons to Choose Therapeutic Boarding School for Your Troubled Teen

No parent imagines themselves in a situation that makes them feel completely hopeless, but sometimes life’s circumstances get you to that point. If you’re trying to parent an emotionally troubled teen, you likely feel helpless and out of control. Help is available.

When local treatment options have failed, therapeutic boarding school is an effective opportunity to help your child succeed. Yet this is an option you’ve probably never considered. It can be emotionally difficult to find yourself in this situation, but these are some reasons why therapeutic boarding school is a wise choice to get your teen help that’s desperately needed.

1. You’ve Tried Many Other Options

As a concerned parent who loves your child deeply, you’ve probably already tried many things to help your child. You’ve loved them, you’ve provided discipline × Discipline
n.noun dis·ci·pline Discipline is one's ability to do the right thing, regardless of how they feel. Discipline is one of the most difficult things for a person to develop as it takes hard work, dedication, and can take years to achieve. Those who develop strong discipline tend to be more successful and happier than those who do not develop strong discipline. Troubled teens are notorious for their lack of discipline. In fact, their lack of discipline is likely the root cause of almost all of their issues. Furthermore, if troubled teens develop discipline, they will be able to overcome their shortcomings and change their live for the better. Parents of troubled teens who are in desperate need of discipline have many options to choose from. These options include, therapeutic boarding schools for troubled teens, group homes, residential treatment centers and even boot camps for troubled teens. However, boot camps are considered ineffective and a "quick fix" that yields no long lasting changes.
and structure, and you’ve reached out to therapists and counselors for help.

If these options haven’t worked, it’s time to make a change. Your child’s future depends on making the right choice, and therapeutic boarding school may be the tool needed to get your child back on track.

2. Your Family Needs Help

Your child’s behavioral and emotional needs can quickly take over family life. You as a parent, your spouse, and your child’s siblings suffer because of the emotional and behavioral issues your child is having. This means it’s not just your troubled teen who is struggling. It’s your whole family.

When you enroll your child in a therapeutic boarding school, you have a team of professionals who are ready to support × 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.
not just your teenager, but your entire family. When family or parental counseling × 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.
is needed, it’s often provided through the school.

3. Your Child Has Co-Occurring Disorders

Behavioral problems rarely exist in a vacuum. If your child displays suicidal tendencies, emotional or rage outbursts, or other aggressive behavior, then there’s probably another underlying issue. Substance abuse × Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse /sub.stance/ /a.buse/ Substance abuse is defined as the use of a chemical substance that has an effect on humans or animals improperly or in a negative view or purpose. Substances involve different types of drugs and also alcohol.  The misuse of a chemical substance can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different types of problems such as impairment and also distress. Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent substance abuse, there are many  other problems that can occur.  A lack of interest in schooling and work can lead to failure fulfillment of roles and obligations in different settings of life.  Also, a poor performance in daily actions can be a cause. Substance abuse is a problem that is important to deal with in an appropriate manner.  There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life. More information about substance abuse in the US The national institute on drug abuse characterize substance abuse as, "as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting and can lead to many harmful, often self-destructive, behaviors.' When pertaining to the adolescent brain and psyche, substance abuse and addiction is one of the most dangerous and common negative behaviors in troubled youth. Teenagers who participate in drug abuse are either not aware of the potential permanent damage they are causing themselves, or simply don't care. It is because of this reason that parents of substance abusing teens need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter. Fortunately for parents, there is a multitude and increasing number of options to choose from in terms of rehabilitation. Furthermore, parents of substance abusing teens need to seek treatment for their teens promptly.
, anxiety, depression, reactive attachment disorder, and a myriad of other emotional or social concerns can cause a teen to struggle.

At boarding school, the staff is properly trained to address these co-occurring needs. They not only address the problem behaviors, but also the root cause. This gives a better chance of success for your child, which is your ultimate goal.

4. Your Child’s Education Is Suffering

You’ve probably already noticed the downward spiral in your child’s grades. You may have even tried to discipline your child to get those grades up, without success. When a teenager battles mental health × 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.
concerns and behavioral issues, academics × Academics
Academics /ac·a·dem·ics/ n. Noun Academics is related to education. Its definition is anything relating to studies that are liberal or classical rather and also technical or vocational. Today in the world of academia new demands for structure and curriculum are a usual case. The Academic programs today are constantly being improved. However, academics will always relate somehow to the self-improvement of a person's mind through the use of different types of studying and also through technical and practical work. Academics also relates to the belonging to or the relating to a place of learning more specifically: college, university or academy and also any place of the furthering towards a higher education of any degree.
suffer.

You have a limited window of time to get your child help so his education doesn’t suffer. Because therapeutic boarding school addresses both the behavioral issues and the academic issues, you can confidently send your child knowing that they will continue learning while getting needed help.

5. You’ve Been Ignoring Behavior Too Long

If those angry outbursts are becoming commonplace or you’re getting repeat phone calls because of another problem your child caused, you can no longer ignore the issues. Your teenager is troubled and needs help. If you’ve been ignoring behavior too long, only to see it escalate month after month, then it’s time to seek professional help.Preview(opens in a new tab)

6. It Will Likely Get Worse

The challenging behaviors you’re seeing from your child now have the potential to get worse. As a parent, you want to do what you can to overcome these problems now, before they turn dangerous. Even if you’ve already seen dangerous behaviors, they can, and likely will, get worse. Choosing to seek help for your child now can stop the behavior before it escalates and make your home safer for everyone.

Maybe your child’s emotional outbursts or struggle with depression × 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 anxiety × 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.  
can turn into suicidal tenancies. Perhaps those anger issues × Anger issues
Anger issues / an·ger/ / is·sue/ Anger issues can be classified as either a personal problem or also an emotional disorder through a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure or hostility. Anger can be the cause of many different situations and events. Feeling anger is a normal emotion that people feel in many ways. However, there comes a point where the feeling of anger in a person can become a problem. When anger becomes uncontrollable or is very frequent, it can cause different problems. In the process of trying to correct anger disorders, a person can become involved in other problems as well. Problems such as eating disorders, depression, and risky behavior like refusing to go to school, becoming isolated, harming others or even substance abuse. These things may seem to remove focus from the anger issues but are greater issues in themselves. It is important that as you discover signs of anger issues that you find the right help immediately through the help of counseling, therapy, or other related treatment programs.
or impulsive behaviors can lead to criminal activity in the future. You have the opportunity to make a change now before that happens, and give your child hope for the future.

7. You Feel Like You’re in Danger

No parent wants to admit that they’re afraid of their child, but a troubled teen can be a dangerous person to live with. If you feel like you or someone in your family is in danger because of your child’s behavior, you need help right away. Everyone in your home deserves to feel safe, and you can get help to stop these dangerous behaviors.

8. Therapeutic Boarding Schools Work

Finally, if you’re seeing signs of trouble from your child, you need a solution that works. Therapeutic boarding school works. By removing the friends and habits found in the home environment × 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.
, which can lead to more problematic behaviors, therapeutic boarding school lets children heal. The trained counselors and therapists know how to manage these behaviors and change your child’s thinking effectively. With a new mindset, your child’s behavior also changes. These schools are ready to help your child and your family on the path towards full restoration.

Trust Zion Educational Systems for Help Finding the Right Therapeutic Boarding School

At Zion Educational Systems, we know this is a difficult journey for your family. No parent ever imagines being in this position. We are here to guide you towards a successful therapeutic option for your child. The programs we work with a focus on your teen’s behavioral and emotional health, while also pushing for academic success. They understand that in most cases these teens have a co-occurring disorder that also must be addressed for successful intervention.

If you see yourself in any of these scenarios, then it’s time to consider a therapeutic boarding school. But how can you find the right one? As you start your research, you’ll start to see that all look very similar from the outside.

Zion Educational Systems can help you navigate this complex decision. Call 1-866-471-8579 to speak with our support line. Our counselors know these schools well, and we will help you find the right one. Through a detailed interview and counseling process, we help concerned parents navigate their options to choose a school that fits their child’s needs. Reach out to one of our educational counselors today to see what educational options are available for your child.