I Can’t Get My Kid to Go to School
Even with the declining rates, school absenteeism is still a big issue. Chronic absenteeism is estimated at 24% of the ...
Teen Mental Health Treatment in Arizona
Resources
Why Can’t I Talk to My Kid in the First Seventy-Two Hours of Treatment?
When a teen enters a higher level of care, early stabilization is not about being cold or distant. It is ...
Why Can’t My Kid Have Nicotine in Treatment?
So many restrictions as you enroll your teenager into residential treatment will have you questioning the rules. You may even ...
Resources for Kids Who Lost Parents
Losing a parent changes a child’s life in unfathomable ways. Unfortunately, it usually happens more than people realize. It is ...
Why Can’t My Kid Have Caffeine in Treatment?
Your teen may already be upset about going into treatment. Then they hear there will be no energy drinks, no ...
How to Approach Your Child’s Grief While You Are Grieving Yourself
Grief is heavy. It is even heavier if both you and your child are grieving. It is estimated that at ...
How Trauma Impacts Brain Development
A teenager who suddenly snaps or freezes may be reacting to past trauma. Adolescent trauma often affects executive functions. It ...
The Value of Routine & Structure of Residential Treatment
If your teenager is struggling to wake up for school, skips breakfast, or just can’t quite show up for appointments, ...
Substance Abuse and the Developing Brain
Adolescence is a delicate phase that ushers in growth and self-discovery. However, issues like substance abuse can change a teenager’s ...