Life-changing Programs for Troubled Teens
Help and Programs For Troubled Teenagers
Trying to find the best troubled teen program to change the life of your at-risk or out-of-control teenager?
If your search led you here, you might have already considered the short-term troubled teen program.
Many websites promote boot camps and wilderness camp programs and promise that in 30-90 days, your teenager will be more peaceful and obedient.
Many of these troubled teen programs offer to help your child overcome behavioral problems like defiance and anger after a short stay and doesn’t always work. In fact, it’s rare to find a teen coming out of these programs who does not need long-term help.
Maybe you are considering a Therapeutic Boarding School, a Teen Residential Treatment Center, or a Specialty Boarding School. There are many options for parents today.
However, choosing the best-troubled teen program for your son or daughter is the most difficult decision you will ever face. A decision you never imagined you would have to make someday.
Let’s be honest. No parent thinks they would eventually send their child away to an unknown environment for an extended time. Most parents never imagined their child would become angry, defiant, reckless, irresponsible, or struggle to make good choices.
Consequently, when your teenager starts to make poor decisions, struggle with mental health or behavioral issues, or worse yet, spiral out of control. You know you have to do something but what?
Choosing the right troubled teen program for your struggling teen can be the difference to their future.
This decision is stressful and often overwhelming. There are many options and opinions online. But, ultimately, only you can decide what’s best for your child.
The two question every parent in this situation asks themselves:
- What can I do to help my “troubled teen”?
- How will you know which residential treatment program is right for your son or daughter?
Right now, you have so many questions, and by now, you likely figured out that there’s a lot of information available online. Still, there are few answers to help you make the right choice for your family.
I invite you to scan this page. We’ve organized the information into categories to make it easier to find the answers you seek no matter where you are in this journey.
Let’s be honest. No parent thinks they would eventually send their child away to an unknown environment for an extended time. Most parents never imagined their child would become angry, defiant, reckless, irresponsible, or struggle to make good choices.
Consequently, when your teenager starts to make poor decisions, struggle with mental health or behavioral issues, or worse yet, spiral out of control. You realize that you must act to help them before their actions have life-altering consequences.
This decision is stressful and often overwhelming. There are many options and opinions online. But, ultimately, you will need to decide what will be best for your child.
The two question every parent in this situation asks themselves:
- What can I do to help my “troubled teen”?
- How will you know which residential treatment program is right for your son or daughter?
Right now, you have so many questions, and by now, you likely figured out that there’s a lot of information available online. Still, there are few answers to help you make the right choice for your family.
I invite you to scan this page. We’ve organized the information into categories to make it easier to find the answers you seek no matter where you are in this journey.
Does Your Teen Exhibit these Warning Signs?
- Dishonesty
- Disrespect
- Irritability
- Lack of focus
- Anger and Defiance
- Poor Decision Making
- Eating Disorders
- ADD, ADHD, ODD
- OCD, ASD, NLD
- BPD, BPAD, BDD
- Complex Mental Disorders and Comorbidity
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma or PTSD
- COVID-19 related concerns
- Adoption or Attachment Issues
- School Problems and Failing Grades
- Technology Abuse (Social, Internet, Video Games)
- Gender Identity
- Detention or Suspension from School
- Runaway History
- Depression
- Aggression
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Apathy
- Sluggishness
I want to help families like yours find solutions so that your relationships can be whole and your family starts to heal.
Are you trying to find the best troubled teens program to help your at-risk or out-of-control teenager?
If your search led you here, you might have already considered the short-term troubled teen programs.
Many websites promote boot camps and wilderness camp programs and promise that in 30-90 days, your teenager will be more peaceful and obedient.
Many programs offer to help your child overcome behavioral problems like defiance and anger.
Maybe you are considering a Therapeutic Boarding School, a Teen Residential Treatment Center, or a specialty boarding school. There are many options for parents today.
However, choosing the best-troubled teen program for your son or daughter is a difficult decision. One you never imagined you would have to make someday.
I want to help families like yours find solutions so that your relationships can be whole and your family starts to heal.
Does Your Teen Exhibit these Warning Signs?
I'ts a Scary and frustrating time!
When your teenager is struggling to make good choices or going through a difficult time, it is normal to ask yourself:
- Am I making it worse?
- Will my teen outgrow this?
- Why does my teen hate me?
- How can I get my teen to care about his/her future?
- How do I talk to my teenager?
- Are these mood swings and depression normal for teens?
As a parent, do you feel like you should or need to have all the answers? This is not true!
I have personally struggled with two of my three teens and I know how hard it can be. You are not a failure for seeking outside help—you are doing what is best for your family.
You have seen signs that concern you and you have recognized the current journey has taken an unhealthy detour. You are correct, you need to a solution that restores the peace to your family and alleviates the burdens brought on when your child is wandering through a bad place in life.
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- Should I choose a local treatment center?
- What’s the difference between a boot camp and a wilderness program?
- How effective are summer programs and boot camps?
- Will a summer program like a boot camp or outdoor therapy be enough?
- Should I send my adolescent child to a residential program in another state?
- How do I get my teenage son or daughter to agree to go to an out-of-state boarding school?
- Will my child be able to check himself in or out at will?
- What safeguards are in place to stop my teenager from running away?
- Should I choose a Christian boarding school?
- Does my child need a stronger academic program?
- What therapeutic programs are offered by the boarding schools?
- What’s the difference between a troubled teen boarding school and a residential therapeutic boarding school?
- Are these teen programs personalized for specific conditions or behavioral problems?
- What if my teenager is diagnosed with a specific behavioral problem like ADD, ADHD, ODD, or OCD?
- Is boarding school the right choice for my son or daughter?
- Are there local school options that offer a structured, personalized therapeutic approach for teen defiance and bad behavior?
- Why can’t I find a therapeutic boarding school in my state?
- Will an intervention be effective?
- How do we rebuild our family and the trust we’ve lost?
The best way to get the right answer for your specific situation is to schedule a one-time, no-obligation consultation with an admissions counselor for every program you are considering, or you can work with an independent educational consultant that has relationships with many programs and experience working with parents and their teens.
I’ve helped thousands of families find placement in residential treatment centers and boarding schools, as well as other treatment programs for teenagers. My experience over the last twenty years can help you to avoid the perils in this industry and, more importantly, to find the best fit for your struggling teenager. I will find a therapeutic program that will help your child become the best person he or she can be. I have relationships with programs in the US and abroad.
I can assess which programs are effective for specific behavioral problems and teen challenges. I have learned about each program/school’s structure as well as management and operating principles. Experience has taught me that what works well for one family may not work for another. I also determine when a co-ed program makes sense versus a specialized school for boys.
It is possible that you can find a residential therapeutic program on your own through trial and error after many emails and phone calls. Speaking to an experienced educational consultant will help you make better choices and expedite the enrollment process. I can arrange transportation for difficult cases and offer parent coaching.
You speak to experts when purchasing a home, a car, or other purchases – speak to an educational consultant before making this major life decision. An Educational Consultant is your coach, partner, and guide through this process. Contact me today to find the best option for your troubled teen.
- We’ll schedule a phone consultation to understand your specific situation.
- We’ll quickly figure out what financial options you have and which therapeutic programs would be most effective for your family, including:
- Therapeutic Boarding Schools
- Residential Treatment Centers
- Wilderness Programs
- Specialty Boarding Schools
I’ll assist you with the school enrollment process and offer ongoing coaching and guidance throughout. Let’s work together to save your teen’s life. The right program for your troubled teen can help reach his or her full potential and make a lasting positive change.
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