Having a traumatic experience can affect anyone’s life, no matter how old they are. However, for children and young adults, experiencing a traumatic event can impact how they move forward into their adult life. A young person who is dealing with trauma and its aftermath must receive appropriate professional help so that they can recover…
Being a teenager can be tough, and so can being the parent of a teenager. Most teenagers go through rough patches where they tangle with family and friends, but what do you do if your teen is really out of control? For most, the first choice would be counselling or therapy, possibly even an intensive…
Everyone needs help now and then. Teens might seek guidance from their family members or turn to a trusted friend or teacher. But, if your teen is struggling to articulate their needs or is a very private person, it might be hard for them to open up about an issue they are facing. Providing them…
Navigating parenthood is never easy, especially with teenagers. Many parents struggle to help their teens, especially when teens experiment with drugs or alcohol. Parents also work to help troubled teens with behavioural issues and mood disorders. Luckily, today, countless programs are designed to help teens build healthy structures in their lives. A military school for…
Parenting a teenager is never easy. Daily stress, social pressures, school, and hormonal changes cause teens to act differently every day. It can be especially hard for those struggling with mood disorders or substance abuse to show support and get them the treatment they need. Here are some great ways to support your resistant teen…
Gaming addiction and rage are on the rise, especially in teenagers and even young adults. Have you wondered what causes gamer rage? Part of the answer lies in the constant demand for instant gratification and having it taken away. The instantaneous loading of web pages, YouTube videos, and entertainment has not instilled patience in today’s…
Essential life skills for teens are often not taught in school. They may not necessarily be taught at home either since parents may be struggling with the same issues themselves. Enrolling your child in a life skills training program for teens can help them start their lives off on the right foot to begin making…
Studies show that childhood trauma can have lasting effects into adulthood. Unfortunately, trauma is often misunderstood and mismanaged. For many teens today, childhood trauma can manifest as drug and alcohol use. The best way to help teens struggling with drug and alcohol use or unresolved trauma is a trauma treatment program specifically for teens. If…
Social media use that harms someone’s life may be suspected as social media addiction. This type of addiction is a relatively new field of study, so research is limited but ongoing. Still, experts have begun identifying signs and symptoms that point to this becoming classified as an addiction. Teens are especially vulnerable to social media…
One or more untreated emotional issues can play a role in developing addictive behaviour. Very often, the underlying issue involves a traumatic experience. While this trauma may have occurred recently, it usually stems from childhood wounds, in which the individual goes on to self-medicate with substances. If your teen needs treatment for trauma-based addiction issues,…