Adolescent Struggles
Navigating adolescence isn’t always about carefree moments; it’s a phase marked by various challenges often overlooked by some adults who might dismiss teens’ difficulties. Contrary to the perception that teenage years are solely about fun, today’s youth encounter various issues.
In our society, an increasing number of teenagers grapple with a myriad of concerns, including anxiety, depression, excessive reliance on technology, obesity, bullying, peer pressure, academic stress, social media influence, and substance abuse. These pressures can push teens to seek unhealthy coping mechanisms, leading to risky or detrimental choices.
However, insightful parents recognize these signs as potential indicators of deeper underlying issues. With proactive support, they aim to provide early intervention, understanding the significance of identifying these challenges early on. Recognizing the need for long-term solutions, these parents seek treatment options tailored to their teen’s specific struggles.
By acknowledging these everyday adolescent struggles and being attentive to warning signs, parents can play a crucial role in facilitating early intervention. This approach allows for the implementation of treatment plans focused on providing necessary support, guidance, and resources to navigate these challenges while considering the long-term well-being of their teenager.
Testimonials
“Joe and his team made what was for me the most anxiety provoking part of this process, the most seamless, nurturing supportive experience. Joe always either took my calls ...returned texts with a reassuring confident manner, or let me know when he was available to speak. Sherman and Richard were patient, yet firm with my son (who I thought was going to be explosive and difficult) and kept me up to date throughout the transport. If not for them and their gentle guidance, this could have been a disaster.”
- February 2022
"Sherman and Richard helped us through one of the most difficult day of our lives. They were kind and calming and kept our son safe and calm throughout a very long journey. ....They updated us regularly and responded to our texts and calls immediately. Our son did not want to leave them at the end of his journey to Wilderness camp, and I suspect when he gets home he will want to get in touch with them. Clinton also prepared us in advance. He and his staff could not be more professional and kind. I am eternally grateful for the help they provided us on that highly stressful day.”
- November 2021
“We were terrified about letting two strangers take our son to Wilderness Therapy far away. We initially spoke with Clinton, who was also wonderful at calming our fears ....and knew these two guys would be a good match for our son. We could not have been more pleased with how everything went. We worked with Jason and Leighton. Jason was the lead, and he was very calm and reassuring. He prepped us a few days before and just before entering our son's room. Our son is a 17 yr old and on the larger side for his age, we were so unsure how he would react. We entered our son's room and spoke to him for about a minute then introduced Jason and Leighton and they took it from there. We disappeared as they prepared our son to go. It went very quickly and smoothly much to our surprise. We heard from them a couple times along the way and afterward. They were great at allaying our fears and keeping us informed. Thank you!!”
- November 2021
