http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/tags/residential-program supporting families with troubled teen issues en-US Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:08:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/search.php http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/topic/at-wits-end-and-need-refs-for-wildnerness-or-boarding-schools#post-126 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:49:27 +0000 gingerpie 126@http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi, I'm sorry that you're going through a tough time with your daughter. Defiance is a very common behavior in most teens, and probably worse in some. Typical teenagers are trying to establish independence and while establishing independence is a good thing, being defiant is most definitely not an acceptable behavior. Considering a wilderness camp or a boarding school for your daughter is not wrong but first you have to consider some factors before you do so. First and foremost, I'm sure such programs are not free, so you have to <a href="http://www.teenwildernessprograms.org/teen-wilderness-programs/wilderness-therapy-camps-and-programs-costs-and-considerations.html">consider the cost</a> and the things you should know about these programs. </p> <p>Lastly, you should think about it a hundred times and consider the risk of your daughter hating you more for sending her away. Think about how to break it up to her properly if your decision is really final. Make her feel that she's still very important to you and always make sure that you follow-up on her progress. I hope all goes well for your family mrod. I'll be praying for you. </p> http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/topic/at-wits-end-and-need-refs-for-wildnerness-or-boarding-schools#post-89 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:31:39 +0000 Adem 89@http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/ <p>Hi mrod,<br /> I know it's been about a month since you posted but I was wondering how your search has gone? There are so many possibilities out there it boggles the mind. There are people who can help, however. They're called "Therapeutic Consultants" and their job is to work with families to identify what courses of action might be the best fit for a struggling youth and their family, given their unique set of circumstances.</p> <p>Therapeutic consultants independently audit therapeutic programs, schools, and services. They generally hold advanced degrees in mental health and make fantastic liaisons between the therapeutic treatment team. The easiest way to get started is to give one a call, the initial phone conversation is generally free. </p> http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/topic/at-wits-end-and-need-refs-for-wildnerness-or-boarding-schools#post-77 Sat, 09 Jul 2011 14:41:09 +0000 mrod 77@http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/ <p>I am writing to get help with my 16 yr old daughter because her mother and I have observed en escalation in her negative behavior. She resists basic family rules and expectations. She has had a drop in school grades and is verbally abusive. She associates with a negative peer group and has lost interest in former productive activities, such as hobbies and sports. It is difficult to get our daughter to do simple household chores or homework without a major fight and she has displayed violent behavior. She has been manipulative and deceitful as well as seems to lack motivation. We have noted that she has taken things (including money) from brother and us without asking. She seems to lack self-esteem and has had problems with authority. It seems that no matter what rules and consequences are established, she defies them often leaving us to feel powerless. We have had her in counseling over the past several yrs and twice a week counseling over the past several months but the situation is getting worse. She has begun experimenting with drugs and/or alcohol and we are concerned that she may be sexually promiscuous. </p> <p>We are concerned about her safety and about the negative impact of her behavior on her younger brother and sister. We want to find out about our options including wilderness schools and boarding schools for teens with these problems. </p> http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/topic/gateway-academy#post-41 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:13:48 +0000 coombskb 41@http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/ <p>That is terrible of Gateway, they should offer you some sort of reimbursement for your troubles. If you have or do end up sending him somewhere else you should maybe ask them what happens if this incident is repeated again. I'm hoping this was just an isolated incident and a mistake by a bad group of employees, but who knows. <a>Troubled teens</a> need understanding instructors who really care about them and their progress. If you don't get people who really care it is a waste of time, money and effort on everybody's part. </p> http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/topic/gateway-academy#post-40 Wed, 09 Feb 2011 02:00:25 +0000 superjake 40@http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/ <p>I'm sorry to hear that. Personally I prefer Turning Winds for therapeutic camps for <a href="http://www.troubledteens.com/">troubled teens</a>. Turning Winds Academic Institute is one of the nation’s top private therapeutic boarding schools. With an outstanding success rate, Turning Winds Academic Institute is an excellent choice for your troubled teen. Academically, our students rank well above the national averages. You might want to consider it also. </p> http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/topic/gateway-academy#post-32 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:42:35 +0000 jbarefield74 32@http://www.troubledteenblog.com/forum/ <p>That 's not a good academy. They should have realized that the purpose for their existence is to help troubled teenagers. They are there to help people regarding behavioral conditions and yet they did that to you. You are right. They should at least refund some of your expenses since they said that they would accept your child. They should also sympathize. If you can go back there, talk to them again. If they still won't and you can't control it anymore, I guess you have to move on. Forget about them and concentrate on your child's feelings. Send him to another school. </p>