Alcohol Treatment For Troubled Teenage Girls
The Dangers of Alcohol on the Teenage Female Brain Alcohol is damaging to the human boy for a variety of reasons. In regards to troubled teenage girls, however, alcohol can be just as damaging psychologically as it is physically. Teenage girls’ brains are still developing. And – as you may very well be aware – If […]
ATTENTION HELICOPTER PARENTS: It’s Time You Land on A More Effective Style of Parenting
Are you a parent guilty of ‘helicopter parenting?’ In other words, do you tend to hover over your child while finding it difficult –if not impossible- to let them make their own decisions? If so, it’s probably time to learn to ‘let go,’ so to speak. Sound Advice for ‘Helicopter Parents’ According to Myros Allegre […]
What Is ADHD?
In everyday life, teenagers and adolescents face many obstacles. One of the many issues that teens deal with is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Being able to find the right treatment for this disorder can be challenging. At the Turning Winds facility, they are trained to assist teenagers and adolescents with the treatment and understanding […]
How Substance Abuse Can Have Unique Effects On Teen Girls
Introducing recreational drugs and other substances into the brain can disrupt brain development and many of its functions. This is especially true when it comes to teenage girls. Addictions treatment programs must be able to allow the girl to come to grips with not only her addiction, but why it became a problem. Addressing the […]
Teen Suicide Survivor From A Young Woman
If you are worried about the teenager in your life, a lot of thoughts are going through your mind. Perhaps you have noticed depression or maybe there is substance abuse going on. Whatever the underlying issue, teen suicide is a real danger in today’s society. Suicidal behavior leads to tragic consequences and you need […]
The Restoration of Hope When All Was Lost – Overcoming Depression
Depression is an ugly disease and it affects more and more teens and young adults. If you want to do whatever it takes to help your child and nothing else seems to be helping, consider Turning Winds Academic Institute. You may have worried about sending your youth off to a program before. What if […]
The Five Stages Of Grief
What Are The 5 Stages of Grief? The 5 stages of grief, initially introduced by psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, have become a widely recognized framework to help people understand trauma and empathize with other’s pain. Grief is deeply personal. Every individual’s journey through loss and grief is different. Not everyone follows these stages in the same […]
Turning Winds Academic Institute Venturing Super Trip to Hells Canyon
On March 10, 2011, eleven students and two staff members from Turning Winds Academic Institute set out on a seven day super trip to Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. For many of the students this was their first experience out of the city submerged into pure nature. The adventure began with a jet boat ride […]
Is The HPV Shot For Girls Only? Immunizations: Myths and Facts…
The HPV vaccine can cause anxiety in both girls and boys. The truth is that many teens and parents are nervous about receiving the HPV vaccine. The myths surrounding the vaccine can cause them to be more anxious than they need to be. Here are some of the most common myths about the vaccine, and […]
Substance Abuse Treatment Methods
There are Several Accepted Methods of Treating Substance Abuse This is a comprehensive but by no means an exhaustive list of substance abuse treatment methods: Psychosocial Treatment The basic principles explain that if a substance abuser/user is to remain drug-free and sober, follow-up treatment is mandatory, most often with psychiatric help and additional help from […]
