A strong correlation exists between adolescent experiences and later struggles. Teenagers exposed to traumatic events can easily develop substance use issues. We understand that watching your teenage son fall into alcohol or drug use can be confusing or terrifying. It is easier to view their actions as a lack of discipline or bad choices. However, …
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My Teen Son Was Assaulted and Now Won’t Leave His Room
The trauma that accompanies assault can haunt your teen son for years. The National Center for PTSD estimates that 1-6% of boys who undergo a traumatic event eventually develop teen PTSD. For most of them, the decline begins with severe avoidance behaviors, including isolation. Let’s better understand the psychology behind your son’s withdrawal. We will …
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My Teen Son Was Sexually Abused: Where Do We Go From Here
It is normal to feel a wave of shock, anger, self-blame, or paralyzing fear upon learning of your teen’s sexual abuse. However, even in the middle of such devastation, you should remember that the situation is not entirely hopeless. The path ahead may be challenging, but healing is possible. Nexus Teen Academy aims to help …
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How to Support Your Teen After Residential Treatment
It is normal to feel an array of emotions, ranging from hope to relief and anxiety, when welcoming your teenager back from a residential treatment center. This is especially common if your son or daughter has made great strides during their time in the structured environment. Their discharge ushers in the next step of healing. …
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When Teens Blame Parents for Everything: Understanding the Root
You are not alone if you feel like a punching bag for your teenager’s emotions. Things may be okay one moment, only to be blamed for everything the next, ranging from a bad mood to their lost assignment. It is usually a painful, isolating experience that can make you feel like a failure despite your …
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