In today’s chaotic world, proven methods of intervention for teen behavioral issues are imperative.
Perhaps the most challenging time for parents are the years of adolescence. Teens are experiencing physical and emotional changes, feeling misunderstood by everyone, especially parents. Mom and Dad are feeling frustrated, often to the point of anger because their teenager no longer responds to their parental authority.
It’s normal for parents to become frustrated and angry when their teen no longer responds to their authority. Forms of discipline that worked well when they were younger no longer have any effect. Parents feel frightened and helpless about the choices their teen is making, but don’t know what to do.
Does this sound familiar? Are you among the many parents faced with conflict because your adolescent has behavioral issues? Is your teen expressing anger because he feels alone and confused while facing complicated issues about identity, peers, sexual behavior, drinking, and drugs?
If your family is in crisis because of parent-teen conflict, you’re not alone. Some of the most common areas of conflict between parents and teens include the following:
Time management (executive functioning) and curfews
Questionable friends
Spending more time with peers, excluding family
Academic performance
Driving privileges
Dating and sexual choices
Styles of dress/hair/makeup
Negative behaviors such as smoking, alcohol, and drugs
Families in crisis see parents who are overwhelmed by the unhealthy warning signs they should be aware of unhealthy warning exhibited by their unruly teens. Aggression which can lead to violence, promiscuity, poor school performance, and runaway behavior.
Parents with such shared experiences sometimes wonder if their child is just going through a phase of adolescence or if there is a real problem with definitive root causes. There is a major difference in normal teenage behavior and more serious problems. Being able to distinguish the difference and knowing when it’s time to seek intervention before problems escalate is of critical importance.
Adolescent Behavior Warning Signs
Adolescent years are challenging at best for teens and parents, but if parents learn to recognize the warning signs that display problem behavior beyond normal range, they can seek intervention sooner.
Some of the most easily identified warning signs of a need for teen intervention include:
Poor peer relations – Fewer friends or new friends who have a negative impact
Strained home relations – Tension among family or a desire to not join in
Denial & Blaming – Inability to own their behavior; tendency to blame others
Frequent lying – A pattern of telling lies to avoid responsibility
Self-harm – Physical harm such as cutting or burning oneself
Sexual Promiscuity – Overly drawn to inappropriate physical relations or pornography
Dangerous behavior – Threatening others; an interest in dangerous activities
Declining grades – Academic performance showing a downward spiral
Entitlement – The rules don’t apply; they have a right to not follow the norm
Sadness/Depression – Withdrawn quietness and inability to find fulfillment
Eating changes – Disorders of eating too much, too little, or not at all.
Anxiety/Nervousness – Inability to simply relax; tense feelings of worry
Substance use – Whether in the form of drugs, alcohol, smoking
For families in crisis, disruptive issues with adolescent behavior causes chaos and mayhem, pressing parents to seek proven intervention they can trust. Sundance Canyon Academy is that place, where hundreds of distraught parents turn to identify and solve their teen’s behavioral challenges
Sundance Canyon Academy Offers Proven Intervention and More
Sundance Canyon Academy advocates for young men ages 13-17 on multiple levels. Customized treatment plans are designed to fit each child’s specific needs. The empathetic, individualized interaction between teens and our licensed professionals, results in maintaining an environment of trust, freedom of expression, and acceptance.
Our therapy is administered by licensed professionals and qualified staff to provide therapeutic intervention in three forms: Family, Individual, and Group.
We use the Why Try Model, a program that was originally developed as a one-on-one counseling tool. The program uses visual analogies to provide a relationship-focused, practical guide for examining personal challenges and solutions to problems faced by youth at home, at school, and with peers.
Sundance Canyon employs a variety of therapeutic methods which includes.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Mindfulness Substance Abuse Therapy (MBSAT)
We at Sundance Canyon Academy recognize that privacy is often a consideration before enrolling your child. You can feel confident that we consider discretion a vital part of our program. We encourage families to feel comfortable seeking treatment with no concerns about privacy. What matters most is that if a teen who is struggling does not receive professional support, the risk of a mental health crisis is more likely.
The mission here at Sundance Canyon Academy is to help families and mental healthcare professionals know how to identify root causes of behavior and recommend treatment programs which offer safe, effective, compassionate care, and positive, long-lasting outcomes.
If you're looking for a supportive, trusted environment where your child can grow, heal, and thrive, Sundance Canyon Academy welcomes a conversation with you. Our individualized approach, range of therapies, and strong family involvement might be the guide your child needs to become a healthier, happier individual. Contact us for a free consultation at 866-241-3234 or go here for our application.