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Image showing a therapy session with a teen and therapist engaging in a conversation, focusing on therapy activities designed to address lying behavior in teens at Nexus Teen Academy.

Therapy Activities for Teens Who Lie

Did you know that 82% of teens lie to their parents or people in positions of authority? This number may be ...

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A teenager sitting on stairs with a backpack, symbolizing the challenges and emotions faced after a school suspension, paired with guidance for parents on navigating this situation.

Steps to Support Your Teen after a School Suspension

School suspension is a tool schools use to discipline bad or reckless behavior. It also serves to prevent future instances ...

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A distressed man sits with his head in his hands while a therapist provides support, representing the emotional healing benefits of equine therapy.

Benefits of Teen Equine Therapy

Equine therapy is a newer form of treatment for mental and behavioral health, however, the vast number of benefits of ...

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A man and a woman guide a horse in an outdoor therapy session, illustrating the principles of equine therapy. The blog explores the efficacy of equine therapy and whether it truly works.

Equine Therapy Efficacy: Does Equine Therapy Work?

Equine therapy has grown in popularity over the years, but does equine therapy work, and how does it work? It ...

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A woman and a teenage boy interact with a horse during an equine therapy session, illustrating the therapeutic benefits of horse-assisted treatment. Exploring insurance coverage for equine therapy.

Is Equine Therapy Covered By Insurance?

Over the past decade, we have witnessed the increased popularity of emotional support animals. While this role is usually reserved ...

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A teenage girl sits alone in a classroom, covering her face, while other students in the background are socializing, illustrating the challenges of Avoidant Personality Disorder in adolescents.

Understanding Avoidant Personality Disorder in Adolescents: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) is a complex mental health condition that can affect teenagers of all ages. It is characterized ...

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Where to Send My Defiant Teenager: A Comprehensive Guide for Concerned Parents

(480) 923-2996 Contact Us Raising a defiant teenager can be an incredibly challenging experience. This may leave you feeling overwhelmed ...

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Teen speaking with a therapist, highlighting the importance of identifying and addressing trauma symptoms in adolescence. Text overlay reads: Recognizing Common Signs of Trauma In Teens, Nexus Teen Academy.

Recognizing Common Signs of Trauma in Teens

Statistics show that 15% of teenage girls and 14% of boys experience at least one traumatic event in their life. Due to ...

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A group of teens sitting in a circle, some wearing masks, participating in a group therapy session with a facilitator.

Group Therapy for Teens: What to Expect

For many adolescents, teen group therapy offers numerous benefits that individual counseling might not satisfy. Used at inpatient and outpatient ...

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