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CBT Techniques

Behaviour Treatment, Blog, Teen Behavioural TreatmentBy Venture AcademyJuly 8, 2019

CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) is a type of therapy where people work with a professional to change their behaviors. There are many CBT techniques that therapists employ. Some therapists at a behavioural treatment center specialize in different ones, and some patients find that some techniques work better for them than others. What is CBT Good For?  To…

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Is Video Game Addiction Real?

Behaviour Treatment, Blog, Electronic AddictionBy Venture AcademyMay 28, 2018

Serious behavioural issues can strike teens during the delicate adolescent years. If you’re worried that your teen may have a video game addiction, you may have wondered if this is a legitimate disease. The information that follows will discuss this growing trend. What Is a Video Game Addiction? Behavioral health experts generally see gaming addiction…

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Are Boot Camps the Most Effective Form of Teen Addiction Help?

Behaviour Treatment, Blog, Drug and Alcohol TreatmentBy Venture AcademyMay 21, 2018

When parents have teens who struggle with addiction, they aren’t sure how to help them. They often feel like their children go out of their way to harm themselves or other family members. Because of that, many parents ask, “Are boot camps the best form of teen addiction help?” The answer might surprise some parents.…

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How Parents Can Find the Best Drug and Alcohol Abuse Center for Their Teens

Behaviour Treatment, Blog, Drug and Alcohol TreatmentBy Venture AcademyMay 7, 2018

When teens struggle with substance abuse, it affects the entire family. In situations like this, it’s vital for parents to find a drug and alcohol abuse center they can trust. The following information will discuss some of the reasons teens might be at risk for developing these issues. By being aware of the signs, you’ll…

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What’s Involved in Teen Drug Rehabilitation?

Behaviour Treatment, Blog, Drug and Alcohol TreatmentBy Venture AcademyApril 28, 2018

Teens face several unique challenges that relate to their current stage of development. In some cases, these challenges can make the chances of developing behavioural issues more likely. If a teen is dealing with substance abuse, academic issues, or risky sexual behaviours, it can create stress for the entire family. How do teen drug rehabilitation…

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The Link Between Teen Anxiety and Drug Abuse

Blog, Drug and Alcohol TreatmentBy Venture AcademyMarch 28, 2018

Anxiety and drug abuse are common conditions that often occur together. This may be especially true for teens who are already going through a challenging developmental period in their lives. The information below will talk more about the unique relationship between teen anxiety and drug abuse. It will also discuss how you can detect the…

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Behaviour Treatment, Blog, NewsBy Venture AcademyOctober 26, 2017Leave a comment

Help for troubled teens in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa. We provide behaviour treatment for youth struggling with anxiety, depression, making poor choices, ADHD, problems with peers and school. Our program is Canada’s longest running most successful direct access treatment program for troubled teens in Canada.

Venture Academy: Helping Teens Achieve Bright Futures

Future Looks Bright For Troubled Teen

Blog, NewsBy Venture AcademyOctober 26, 2017Leave a comment

Ashlan is leaving Venture Academy for troubled teens with a future that looks brighter than the bleak one she was heading towards. Today, just a few months from graduating high school, she is a sober 17-year-old who is excited about reconnecting with her family, finishing high school, and studying nursing in Montreal. “Before I came here I…

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Sexting Teens Put Their Futures At Risk

Behaviour Treatment, Blog, NewsBy Venture AcademyOctober 26, 2017

Love may not last forever, but dirty photos sent between cell phones do. That message is one educators are trying to get across to teens naively texting one another revealing photos that could haunt them for the rest of their lives. Bill Alberts, from the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancies, says it’s…

Are Schools Enforcing Too Much Discipline?

Schools Overzealous In Use of Discipline to Treat Troubled Teens

Blog, Education, NewsBy Venture AcademyOctober 26, 2017

Schools using discipline to deal with troubled teens are missing the opportunity to understand problem behaviour that must be identified before it can be fixed. Psychologist Ross Greene says schools focus on disciplining teens when what they should do is identify lagging skills that keep troubled teens from behaving in the first place. “We’re losing…

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