Summer is the season to get outside and enjoy the naturally therapeutic fresh air. Our program operates year-round and has special activities for all seasons. Wilderness therapy in the summer offers a plethora of adventurous activities for students. With summer right around the corner let’s explore all the wonderful programming that will be happening at …
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Is your child suffering from spells of intense fear or discomfort? They may be experiencing panic attacks. These can cripple an adolescent’s development and progress. They are often hit with no warning and most adolescents are not equipped to deal with them. Unmanaged attacks can lead to increased issues such as severe anxiety or depression. …
Rising Rates Of Depression In Teens Teen depression is on the rise–but if you watch or read the news, you probably already knew that piece of information. The treatment for teen depression is needed now more than ever. The questions we all have are why is it rising and how can we help stop it? …
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Tech Addiction in Teens Technology has become a major part of teenagers’ lives. It can be used for educational purposes, communicating with friends, entertainment, and socializing. However, too much technology use has been linked to several problems, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Technology use in the teenage and pre-teen years is highly problematic …
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During the adolescent years, teens rarely take into consideration their physical health and even less so on mental health. They know they are experiencing a wide range of emotions but are unclear on how to sort through them all in a positive and effective manner. This can lead to depression, anxiety, or injurious practices such …
If someone asked you what the best stage in our lives was, what would you say? Many of us believe that the best stage in life is childhood or adolescence. Generally speaking, children and adolescents have fewer responsibilities, pressures, and worries. This of course is not the case for everyone, many children face hardships or …
Childhood is one of the most impactful stages in one’s life. Your experiences during childhood can shape the way you see and view the world. While many people view childhood as a light-hearted and happy time, many children also experience adverse childhood experiences, otherwise known as childhood trauma. These experiences are often unavoidable, such as …
With technology continually innovating, it has become an integral part of our society. Technology has allowed our society to advance in many ways, including advancements in communication, entertainment, information sharing, access to goods and services, and much more. Technology has taken over many sectors of our lives, in particular, youth are greatly affected by technologies …
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Aside from sports, technology has become the most popular pastime for teenagers most notably, video gaming. Video games have become increasingly popular in adolescents, particularly teenage boys and while they can be a fun and interactive hobby, when do they become a problem? Video game addiction is more common than you might think, a study …
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What is Cyberbullying? Nowadays, more than 80% of American households have access to the internet via subscription. Even those who do not have access to the internet at home likely can still use the internet in public places such as libraries or schools. The internet and social media platforms have essentially taken over our lives. …