What is gender dysphoria? If your teen has expressed discomfort with their body or a desire to be treated as a different gender, it’s possible that they are experiencing gender dysphoria. It can be difficult for teens who struggle with their gender identity to come to a place of self-acceptance, leading them to struggle internally…
Eating disorders are not always easy to identify. For many people, someone struggling with an eating disorder looks like a very thin teenage girl. However, eating disorders affect people of all genders, weights, ages, and backgrounds. An element that complicates the issue even more is the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders. While many…
In a world where people are trying to maintain social distancing for safety, how do you make sure your teen gets the help they need? Whether they’re struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, there are a variety of treatment options available. While you might be considering a residential treatment program, there is another…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the way we live our lives has changed dramatically. Many people have stopped going to work or school in order to slow the spread of the virus, attending classes and taking care of responsibilities virtually instead. While social distancing has slowed the spread of COVID-19, isolation can have unintended negative consequences…
This infographic was created by Symetria Recovery, a substance abuse treatment center
Here is our pre-assessment form for parents. This form is essential for us to evaluate whether your child will be a good fit both for our program and also for the current milieu/census of teens in the program, and we use it to support in the development of an initial treatment plan. We also use…
What is ADHD? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder of the brain which is identified by an ongoing pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development, especially in school while young. Kids with ADHD are more prone to being made fun of and isolated by peers for being disruptive or socially inappropriate,…