Why Parents Should Never Send a Troubled Child to Boot Camp
Adolescent psychiatrists and psychologists, teachers, education professionals and even the U.S. government have all answered this question over and over again with a resounding “no”.
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Finding A Teen Boot Camp
Today you can find anything you need online. Many parents search Google looking for “the best teen boot camp” or “where can I send my troubled teen.” The search results are a series of ads… Read More »Finding A Teen Boot Camp
Is It Normal Teen Behavior Or A Conduct Disorder?
Recognizing Bad Teen Behavior, ADHD, ODD or a Conduct Disorder It is so difficult for parents to know if the issues with their teenagers are temporary and normal or if something more serious is going… Read More »Is It Normal Teen Behavior Or A Conduct Disorder?
Where to Get Help for your Troubled Teen?
Wilderness Therapy Programs vs Boot Camps for Teenagers: What Every Parent Should Know Wilderness therapy provides a supportive and uncritical environment in which troubled teens benefit from therapeutic experiences. Wilderness therapy is helping thousands of… Read More »Where to Get Help for your Troubled Teen?
The Long Term Effects of Boot Camp for Troubled Teens
Boot Camps Leave Teens with Lasting Psychological Scars Military boot camp (basic training) is designed to prepare adults for life as a soldier. Army, Navy, Marine or Air Force boot camp lasts about three months… Read More »The Long Term Effects of Boot Camp for Troubled Teens
Teen Boot Camp or a Treatment Program with Wilderness Therapy?
Making the Best Choice for Your Child You know your child is struggling and needs help. Everything you’ve tried so far has failed. You searched online and found lots of information from boot camps, wilderness… Read More »Teen Boot Camp or a Treatment Program with Wilderness Therapy?
7 Reasons Why Boot Camps for Troubled Teens Aren’t a Good Idea
Is your teen becoming more and more troubled? As a parent, you may have recognized the signs long ago. But, it may have taken you time to decide if you really needed to do… Read More »7 Reasons Why Boot Camps for Troubled Teens Aren’t a Good Idea
The Facts About Military Boot Camps For Teens
There has been a fair amount of controversy surrounding the popularity of military boot camps on how they used to try to turn troubled teenagers around. The term “boot camp” is one we associate with… Read More »The Facts About Military Boot Camps For Teens
Co-Occurring Disorder and Troubled Teens
A patient who has co-occurring disorder will have a substance use disorder in addition to one or more mental health disorders. For example, a person could have bipolar disorder and also abuse alcohol. The Co-occurring… Read More »Co-Occurring Disorder and Troubled Teens
Therapeutic Residential Treatment Effectiveness Study Results
According to the recent findings of the multi-year, collaborative study made by various research institutions in the United States, private therapeutic residential treatment (boarding programs or Juvenile Wilderness Programs) are more effective than other treatment… Read More »Therapeutic Residential Treatment Effectiveness Study Results
