New Alumni Group Strengthens Connections and Provides Additional Support
At Turning Winds, we are forging lifelong relationships with our teenage clients. Our model of care, renowned for its effective therapeutic support, mirrors a functional family system. This system is integral to our residential treatment concept. From the beginning, embodying the essence of family has been a cornerstone of the Turning Winds approach to healing. […]
Therapeutic Fun For Halloween
At Turning Winds, our teenage clients typically stay many months, often an entire year. That means they may not be home for important family holidays—or Halloween! HALLOWEEN FUN IN TREATMENT “Holidays at Turning Winds are opportunities to have a unique day for the kids,” says program director Enoch Stump. “We even make a big deal […]
Turning Winds Alumni Are Prepared For Life’s Challenges
For many adults, it can be a challenge to find a job after finishing addiction treatment. As one career blog warns “If you go back to your old job, something from your past might trigger you to relapse. At the same time, landing a new one might be tough, especially if you have a gap […]
October 10 Is World Mental Health Day
This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. “The kids are not all right,” warned NPR in 2022 in a story about the escalating mental health […]
October is ADHD Awareness Month
About one in nine children in the US between the ages of three and 17 have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As we reported on this blog, ADHD diagnoses in US children and adolescents have increased significantly in recent years. A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology last May called pediatric […]
The Turning Winds Difference
Are you seeking a transformative solution for your teen’s challenges? Turning Winds offers a long-term residential treatment center for teens that fills the gaps left by other treatment options. Our holistic and relational approach, guided by experts like our medical director, John Gordon, MD, and CEO Owen Baisden, ensures profound and lasting change for your […]
Nearly a Third of Adolescents Receive Mental Health Treatment
This article discusses mental health issues including suicide. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources. Mental health challenges are the leading cause of disability and poor life outcomes in young people in the United […]
How Teenage IEP Students Thrive at Turning Winds
Frequently, students come to Turning Winds with existing individualized educational plans (IEPs) or so-called 504 plans. Our experienced teaching staff works with our clinicians to help treat learning disorders within the classroom and support any IEP or 504 plan through every stage of our residential program. 504 plans typically describe adjustments to remove barriers to […]
When Teenagers Need School AND Treatment
The summer of 2024 is slowly but surely coming to an end and a new school year is looming for many young Americans. Transitioning back to class can be stressful for children and parents alike. But anxiety symptoms that persist beyond the first few weeks of school and that seem excessive may require consultation with […]
New Minnesota Legislation to Curb Negative Impact of Social Media on Children
There has been a lot of concern lately that various social media platforms are deliberately targeting children and adolescents with addictive algorithms. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt criticized the significant impact of a “phone-based childhood,” calling for “a dramatic cultural correction” in his new book Anxious Generation. Ravi Iyer shares Dr. Haidt’s concerns. He is the […]
