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Author Archives: Executive Director Hannah Carr, LPC

  • Teenage boy seated thoughtfully under How to Handle Your Teenage Son headline, symbolizing parenting guidance and support.

    How to Handle Your Teenage Son

    When a little, bubbly boy grows into a delicate or emotionally charged teenager, the confusion, stress, and dynamic can shake up even the strongest parent-child bonds. However, there is a bright side to it. The right strategies can help you navigate such difficult experiences and strengthen your parent-teen bond. You can also prepare your son …

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  • Teen boy walking ahead while parent follows, reflecting a son threatened to run away and family tension during conflict.

    My Son Threatened to Run Away – What to Do?

    Your teenage son threatening to run away can be challenging to process. He may shout it in the heat of an argument or say it quietly in desperation. However, despite the fear, hopelessness, or confusion, you need to manage the situation well. How should you respond? Consider this blog as your definitive guide if you …

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  • Historic reform school for boys illustration reflecting early discipline-based institutions shaping modern therapeutic care.

    Reform Schools for Teens

    In the early days, a reform school for boys was an institution where adolescent offenders were placed as an alternative to adult prison. However, today, reform programs can be used to help teen boys overcome behavioral health conditions in more forward-thinking ways. In this article, we will discuss the components of a reform school for …

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  • Therapy session in a residential program for high-functioning teens behavioral challenges in a structured care setting.

    Residential Program for High-Functioning Teens with Behaviors

    Raising teenagers comes with unique challenges. However, it is usually more overwhelming when parenting high-functioning teenagers with behavioral issues. These adolescents usually appear normal. They make friends with ease and even perform well in class. As they seek to excel in different areas, their emotional or behavioral challenges remain hidden from the world. These may …

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  • Concerned parent facing an angry teen son at home, showing when residential treatment becomes necessary for family safety.

    My Teen Son Is Violent at Home- When Is It Time for Residential Care?

    Dealing with a violent teenage son can be painful, terrifying, and exhausting. It takes lots of emotional and physical energy. Family members may live in constant fear or a state of hypervigilance due to a teen’s anger towards a mother, father, or siblings. The resulting crisis can cause parental guilt, anxiety, or confusion about the …

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