Negative behaviors and habits can be learned and developed over time. The same goes for positive patterns of behavior and actions. A good school for struggling teens will work towards helping adolescents learn constructive behaviors and choose positive activities over those that have negative effects.
All too often, teens searching for adventure will get […]

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One method frequently used by schools for defiant teens is behavior modification. This method utilizes rewards and consequences to encourage desirable behavior and eliminate the negative. Behavior modification is also used to help individuals learn to respond differently to certain environmental stimuli. Positive and negative reinforcement and cueing are the basic components […]

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As you consider our treatment programs at Liahona Academy, you may wonder why we choose to work only with boys. The reason is simple: we believe mixing teen boys and girls in the same residential treatment center could cause unnecessary distraction and threaten the success of the treatment program. Free from temptation and competition […]

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Wondering what to expect from a residential treatment center for youth? Maybe you’ve come to the conclusion that a residential treatment center is best for your son. You are ready to take the next step and go through the process of having your son admitted. Perhaps you’re still a little hesitant, however, […]

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A residential treatment center for teens is a facility dedicated to treating troubled adolescents on a live-in basis. Instead of using resources in their own communities, teens live in the facility for a specified amount of time and receive counseling and treatment within the structured environment of the center. Residential treatment centers have […]

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Today, there are as many treatment methods and philosophies as there are residential programs for troubled teens. Some treatment centers use Positive Peer Culture as part of their programs for struggling teens. The effects of peer pressure are not at all difficult to understand, as most parents have, at some point, experienced peer pressure […]

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As a parent, it is difficult to immediately distinguish between normal behavior and true problems. Tantrums, sibling fights, irrational fears, nightmares, and general rebellion are normal parts of child development. Issues such as these are typically temporary, sporadic, and generally either disappear as children age or are resolved through appropriate discipline. In […]

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In general, private boarding schools for teens focus on academics, college preparation, and sometimes special interests. Students attending traditional boarding schools are expected to be motivated, enthusiastic, able to adapt quickly and easily to campus life and capable of taking advantage of the opportunities presented to them. Expectations at private boarding schools are […]

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Just about everyone behaves defiantly at some point. Stress, hunger, fatigue, or extreme circumstances can cause just about anyone to “act out.” All teens argue, disobey, and rebel at some point. Sporadic oppositional, defiant behavior is actually a normal part of development. Such behavior, however, becomes worrisome when it is consistent. […]

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There are many programs designed to help troubled teens. With so many from which to choose, you may feel thoroughly confused. To start, search for programs that address your teen’s specific problems or issues. Look for programs with experienced, knowledgeable, and compassionate staff, as well as carefully structured treatment plans.
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