Due to the rise of mental health issues in today’s fast-paced society, taking care of your mental health has never been more important. The first step towards developing good mental health habits is to understand what factors contribute to the onset of depression, anxiety, and other common mental health issues. Then structure your life around…
Anxiety is one of society’s most commonly reported mental health issues, with one in five people reporting that they experience chronic anxiety disorders. Anxiety is a unique condition because it’s not caused by one set factor. Rather, anxiety is caused by a combination of physical and mental responses. What most people don’t realize is that…
At Ascend, many of our facility activities fall on the shoulders of our highly trained mentors for teens. While clients meet with their personal therapist and family therapist, as well as trained facilitators and recreational therapists for group sessions, there is downtime, chores, and daily regimental activities when teens still need to be supervised. Our…
At Ascend, we have many moving parts. While you’ve probably already read about our in-house team that’s there day in and day out, including mentors and clinicians, you may not know as much about our recreational and experiential therapists and group facilitators. One of those people is Andrea, our resident yoga, meditation, and breathwork instructor.…
For decades, scientists have been researching animal-assisted therapy in relation to behavioral problems, autism-spectrum symptoms, emotional well-being, and medical difficulties for people of all ages. These studies conclusively show that this therapeutic modality has massive benefits when used as an additive to established interventions, like CBT, family therapy, and recreational therapy. At Ascend, we use…
When a teen goes missing from treatment, it can be a terrifying situation. While undeniably difficult, our team at Ascend believes in ensuring that we help your family handle the problem in the healthiest way possible. We never take missing teens lightly, and going AWOL from treatment always requires parental notification. Unfortunately, teens often use…
While Ascend places a focus on clinical therapy, we also believe in alternative solutions that may help us reach your teens. Creative therapy options, like experiential or recreational therapy, engage teens and empower them to rediscover interests, hobbies, and passions that can be vital tools for healing and growth. One experiential therapy we frequently encourage for…
Ascend loves showing parents and teens what goes on behind the scenes during everyday life at our residential treatment facilities. With regular updates on the types of activities we host, the variety of therapies available, and the team who makes it all happen, we can put your mind at ease about trusting us with your…
Finding a treatment center that’s right for your teen’s unique needs should come first and foremost when searching for a residential treatment program. At Ascend, we offer a safe, compassionate space that ensures our treatment programs in a girls-only facility fulfill the needs of teens who are working to overcome trauma and anxiety. This approach…
Residential treatment programs for boys are a unique type of mental health support that can provide teens with more targeted solutions for mental health. All-boy facilities can provide a broad array of services that include behavioral therapy and treatment for substance abuse and mental health issues. At Ascend, we have a boy-only residential facility, Trails…