Managing Sobriety During The Holidays
Managing sobriety during the holidays can be daunting, particularly for teenagers battling an addiction problem. Many people in the early stages of re...
Residential Treatment Centers for Teens Help Teens Find Success
No parent wants to see their teen struggle. We all hope for the best for our children. However, sometimes things aren’t peachy. That’s when it’s...
Gender-Affirming Practices in Residential Treatment Centers
Recently, our Medical Director, Dr. Michael Connolly and Executive Clinical Director, Jennifer Wilde led a breakout session on gender-affirmative prac...
6 Ways to Resolve Family Conflict During Residential Treatment
Occasional conflict is part of family life. Conflict can occur when people misunderstand each other and jump to the wrong conclusion. Over time, issue...
Building Interpersonal Skills in Co-Ed Residential Treatment Centers
Interpersonal effectiveness is one of the cornerstones of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, which teaches teens how to more effectively communicate with...
Ready, Set, Goal: Motivating Your Teen Through the New Year
Teens often turn to their parents to help them brainstorm New Year’s resolutions, although they may get defensive if they feel like their parent...
The Holidays at Elevations RTC
During the winter holiday season at Elevations, we support each student’s traditions and spirituality in the best way possible. Currently, we plan t...
Recreation Therapy for Troubled Teens
We don’t believe that teens are struggling, but we recognize that they have had trouble adapting to life transitions and coping with stress in a hea...
Classroom Accommodations for High Schoolers with ADHD
As symptoms of ADHD shift throughout adolescence, accommodations that may have helped your child when they were younger typically change over time. In...
Teen Mental Health Issues: Feeding the Mind and Body
Teen mental health issues can create many overwhelming struggles in your teen’s life. As a parent it can be difficult to know exactly what your chil...