How Do I Know My Child Needs Help?
Going back to class after a long summer can be stressful for children and parents. Some families may have had a more difficult summer than others with kids behaving defiantly and acting out in inappropriate ways. It may have reached a stage where they contemplate possible interventions. WATCH THE TREND LINE! “This is a common […]
ADHD Diagnoses in US Kids and Adolescents Increase Significantly
About one in nine children in the US between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) calls ADHD an “expanding public health concern.” Researchers found that in 2022, 7.1 million kids and adolescents in the US had […]
Teens Feel Less Emotional Support Than Their Parents Believe
As a youth mental health crisis persists in the US, a new report highlights a significant gap between the level of support that teenagers feel and the amount that parents think their children have, CNN’s Deidre McPhillips reported in July. According to a new report published by the National Center for Health Statistics, only about […]
Equine Experience: How Working With Horses Can Build Self-Esteem and Trust
Turning Winds utilizes a variety of experiential treatment modalities. We use the great outdoors of Montana to combine adventure therapy, experiential education, and psycho-educational therapy. Experiential learning is based on the assumption that lasting change can occur when people are placed outside their familiar comfort environment and immersed in new and somewhat challenging situations. Interacting […]
Beyond Treatment: Nurturing Lifelong Connections and Support at Turning Winds
The summer break is finally here and for many high school students around the country that means moving on to the next grade or going to college in the fall. For clients graduating from Turning Winds, the transition can be quite daunting—even if it begins with a celebration. “The program graduations are really special and […]
Outdoor Activities Do More Than Just Support Therapy—They Are Therapy
Exposure to nature and exercising outdoors can improve a person’s mental health immensely. Through utilizing outdoor recreation in our treatment program, our teens experience the therapeutic effect of the great outdoors in a way that few will ever forget. Last summer, our outdoor program launched a new pontoon boat. It was an immediate hit with […]
Understanding Teen Mental Health With The Turning Winds Podcast Series
Many of us can relate to what it’s like to be teens trying to figure themselves out. In the final years of moving toward adulthood, we set the course for a lifetime. It’s confusing for them and sometimes overwhelming for parents but we believe in providing the resources to help to create positive change. One […]
Thriving in a Culture of Mutual Support
The Turning Winds model of care is centered around therapeutic support in a setting that resembles the family environment clients will return to. Healthy behaviors are practiced and reinforced in a safe environment. These new habits are then brought home and continue to be supported by staff during the transition. Our team members are passionate […]
Turning Winds Works Closely With Your Child’s School
Parents who are considering whether they should send their children to treatment for a mental health condition or substance misuse issue are often concerned about the impact of such a decision on their children’s education. Their kids are most likely already struggling at school and they fear taking them out of school and sending them […]
IEP Compliance and Individualized Support at Turning Winds
Turning Winds seeks to turn young hearts and minds toward a brighter future. We believe that creating relationships is key to success in life. At our residential treatment center, we challenge each student to achieve personal excellence in academics and communication as they become self-directed and continue on their path of growth and achievement. HIGH-QUALITY […]
