Posts Tagged ‘therapy’
How to Navigate the Complex World of Trauma Therapy
When adolescents or teens experience trauma, the results can be detrimental to their physical and psychological health. Many long to feel a sense of safety and comfort again but are not sure how to process what they have witnessed or been through. Healing from a traumatic experience is a complex, seemingly unattainable challenge. Trauma-informed therapy…
Read MoreThe Parents Guide to Dealing with Amphetamine and Your Teen
Like opioid abuse and misuse, amphetamine abuse has become a significant challenge facing teens and adults across the nation. Prescription stimulants such as Adderall, drugs used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and illegal amphetamines such as methamphetamine and ecstasy are highly addictive and potentially dangerous when used recreationally. Understanding more about how these medications…
Read MoreHow Therapy Helps with Depression
Depression is a common mental health condition that affects millions of teens across the nation. Teen depression is actually more common among adolescents and teens than many realize. In teens, depression causes persistent and sometimes overwhelming feelings of sadness. These are often accompanied by a loss of interest in everyday activities, which formerly brought joy…
Read MoreHow to Ask for What You Need in Therapy
The best way to ensure your teen gets all they need from therapy is to ensure they feel comfortable asking their therapist for what they need while they are with them. This could be a matter of asking questions about how their treatment may progress or talking about the best ways for them to work…
Read MoreWhat Recovery Looks Like with Aftercare
Deciding to seek therapy for a mental health disorder can be a life-saving decision. Unfortunately, the successes of treatment can lose their impact without proper aftercare. Aftercare is an essential part of the recovery process, and, for long term success to be realized, the value of aftercare cannot be overlooked.
Read MoreDoes Your Teen Need To Start Therapy?
Some people pass through adolescence and their teen years easily and swiftly, with minimal challenge or turmoil. For others, the arrival of puberty brings about change, and sometimes these changes can be difficult for both teens and their parents to manage. Inevitably, guilt or blame begins to factor in as parents try to understand how…
Read MoreWhat Are 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Therapist?
When teens are going through challenging times, such as difficulties at school or family problems, they may feel more comfortable talking to a therapist than a member of the family or teacher. They may be experiencing a wide range of emotions such as anger, anxiety, and sadness, or they may feel overwhelmed by what is…
Read MoreWhat Lessons Can You Learn From Therapy?
The decision to attend a residential therapy program such as that offered here at Hillcrest can be one of the most challenging choices your teen and your family will make. In their young lives, teens have not had to face the emotions associated with being away from their family, friends, and areas of comfort before.…
Read MoreWhat is Trauma Based Therapy?
Therapy offers a confidential and safe place for a person to talk to a professional about their thoughts, experiences, problems, or feelings. People who visit therapists may have experienced a situation that distrusts or impacts their thinking, feelings, or capacity to relate to others. An individual may likewise seek out therapy because they need a…
Read MoreWhy Therapy Matters
From school issues to mood swings, all teenagers have problems. Be that as it may, sometimes, a teen’s distress may ascend to a level where it is crucial to look for professional help. However, therapy certainly does not need to be held for life-altering situations or severe mental health issues. Meeting with a therapist can…
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