Childhood trauma is a serious issue that affects many young people across Canada. It can be caused by various factors such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, witnessing violence at home or in the community, and many others. At Venture Academy, we understand the gravity of childhood trauma and its potential long-term effects on…
Childhood trauma is a serious issue that can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental and emotional well-being. It refers to any adverse experience or event during childhood that exceeds a child’s ability to cope with it. Examples of childhood traumas include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, domestic violence, natural disasters, and serious accidents.…
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition that is characterised by an inflated sense of self-importance, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy toward others. While this condition can affect people of all ages, it is especially concerning when it manifests in teenagers. Teens are already going through a period of…
Autism and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are two separate conditions that can often occur simultaneously in children. While they may have overlapping symptoms, it is important to understand the differences between the two in order to properly identify, diagnose, and seek treatment for your child. For information about dual diagnosis treatment for children with OCD or…
If you have experienced narcissistic abuse from your child, it can be a particularly difficult and painful experience. The child-parent relationship is supposed to be one of love, support, and nurturing. However, when a child exhibits narcissistic traits or behaviours towards their parent, it can leave the parent feeling confused, invalidated, and deeply wounded. Venture…
Narcissistic abuse can have a devastating impact on a teenager. This type of abuse is characterised by manipulation, control, and emotional or psychological harm inflicted by someone with a narcissistic personality disorder. As a parent, it can be heart-wrenching to see your teen suffer from the effects of narcissistic abuse. You may feel helpless and…
When people think of abuse, they often picture physical violence or verbal attacks. However, there is another type of abuse that can be just as damaging but is not always as easy to recognise: emotional abuse. This type of abuse involves manipulating someone’s emotions and causing them psychological harm. If your child has been exposed…
While occasional anger is a normal emotion, individuals with intermittent explosive disorder struggle to control their outbursts. They may find themselves getting mad over little things that do not typically elicit such a strong reaction. This can lead to strained relationships, employment issues, legal problems, and difficulty functioning in daily life. If your child is…
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,…
High-functioning depression (HFD) is not technically a clinical diagnosis, so there is no one standard of diagnostic criteria. This form of depression is a loose collection of persistent symptoms that doctors don’t believe are severe enough to fall under clinical depression. However, those with high functioning depression can struggle to get through their lives and…