Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal ideation Suicidal ideation is train of thought, or thought process one engages in that pertains to the fantasy or planning of committing suicide. A person who engages in suicidal ideation is one who obsessively thinks about or fantasizes about killing themselves, for a variety of different reasons. Suicidal ideation can mean the individual is […]
Social Studies
sōSHəl/ˈstədē/ n.noun The U.S. American National Council for the Social Studies defines social studies as, ‘integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.’ Social studies, or social sciences, is one of the five courses that make up the ‘core curriculum,’ in the academics of high school studies. Since it is one […]
Selfishness
n. noun Self-esteem is defined as, ‘the way an individual views and feels about themselves. An individual’s self- esteem also pertains to how well they do certain activities and skills that are important to them. ‘ A low self-esteem can be a contributing factor to an adolescent’s misbehavior. In fact, my At-risk teens possess a […]
Self-Esteem
n. noun Self-esteem is defined as, ‘the way an individual views and feels about themselves. An individual’s self- esteem also pertains to how well they do certain activities and skills that are important to them. ‘ A low self-esteem can be a contributing factor to an adolescent’s misbehavior. In fact, my At-risk teens possess a […]
Self-Defeating Behaviors
n.noun Self-defeating behaviors are any action a person commits, that brings about negative ramifications within their life. The reasoning for why a person would act on a self-defeating bedavior varies. Typically however, a person acts on a self-destructive behavior because it the most enjoyable of choices at the moment. The adolescent mind has a difficult […]
Science
ˈsīəns/ n.noun Science is defined as, ‘ the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and the natural world through observation and experiment.’ In regards to a student’s formal education, however, science is one of the five core courses of their basic educational curriculum. Since science […]
School Refusal
Teens who are suffering from school refusal issues often exhibit a range of signs and symptoms and their refusal to go to school typically has an underlying mental or emotional cause. The School Refusal issue often results in teens dropping out of school and facing a bleak future. Early intervention is crucial for helping teens overcome their […]
Residential Treatment Centers
n.noun Residential treatment centers are specialized healthcare facilities for those who suffer from psychological disorders or display continuous behavioral issues. Residential treatment programs serve both children and adults, men and women, who suffer from disorders such as, bipolar disorder, reactive attachment disorder, ADD, mild to severe depression, and those who suffer from chemical dependency. Residential […]
Relationship
Relationships are a personal bond that is shared between at least two separate individuals. This personal bond can be very intimate, such as the bond shared between husband and wife, or impersonal as the bond shared between boss and employee. Relationships are an absolute factor in terms of living a productive, healthy lifestyle. Without relationships, […]
Relapse
n.noun A relapse is when an individual chooses to act on negative behavior that they have previously determined to quit engaging in due to self-destructive consequences that action had on their life. An example of a personal relapse would be if an individual who overcame drug addiction chose to engage in drug abuse even though […]
