Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: February 5, 2023Updated: February 23, 2023Parents and guardians of teens who are dealing with a substance use disorder may not be sure where to turn for support. At a substance abuse treatment center, teens get the support they need to work through issues…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: January 3, 2022Updated: January 25, 2022Adolescence is a difficult time. Teens undergo significant physical, social, and emotional changes, making it hard to identify the difference between normal teenage moodiness and mental health and substance abuse disorders. When…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored BySharon FindlaySharon Findlay read morePublished: December 31, 2021Updated: December 22, 2021Adolescent years can be lonely and isolating for teenagers. They often feel their families don’t understand their lives, priorities, and daily stressors. For teens struggling with process addiction, substance abuse, or mental…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: December 29, 2021Updated: December 22, 2021Being a teenager is never easy. Social pressure, hormonal changes, and daily stress all impact a teenager’s life. Today, many teens struggle with process addictions, disordered eating, depression, and substance abuse. For…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: October 27, 2021Updated: October 7, 2021Do you believe your family could benefit from trying family therapy? Many families can be helped with access to the support of family therapy. Even if a family is not experiencing extreme…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamAuthored ByDoug CarterDoug Carter read morePublished: October 25, 2021Updated: October 7, 2021Do you know anyone that would benefit from teen therapy services? Even if you don’t think that you do, it might be wise to take a moment to reflect on your loved…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 9, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Trauma occurs when something violent or dangerous happens that overwhelms a teen’s ability to cope. Teen boys tend to hold these feelings inside. They internalize the trauma, so it manifests in other ways, such as through drug…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 3, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021The idea of having someone you care about go through psychological testing might be daunting. The stigma attached to mental health disorders can get in the way of parents making hard choices for the teen in their…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: August 1, 2021Updated: August 18, 2021Improving the way teens and parents talk to one another is critical to reducing the opposition to many things, including family therapy. Teen communication is a collaboration between the child and the parents. What can you do…
Added ByFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryFoothills at Red Oak RecoveryMeet The Editorial TeamPublished: July 23, 2021Updated: July 21, 2021In adolescence, it can be challenging to live with the changes happening to the body. A teen may feel upset by changes in weight, height, or shape. Teen body image is important, so developing a positive body image…
