Parenting a Struggling Teen: Accepting Painful Truths
Most people enter parenthood with dreams about having deeply satisfying, rewarding relationships with their children as they grow and develop successfully.
Alan Kazdin, Ph.D.
Dr. Kazdin is the John M. Musser Professor of Psychology and Child Psychiatry and the Director of the Yale Parenting Center and Child Conduct...
Finding the Right Program or School
Parents (and their advisers) must thoroughly examine schools and programs before deciding which is likely to be most appropriate.
Samantha Madhosingh, Psy.D.
Samantha Madhosingh, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and professional coach with expertise in child development, family issues, parenting, and trauma. She has a private...
The Most Common Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting a Program or...
Parents of a struggling teen sometimes feel lost, fearful, frustrated, and angry.
A Virtual Community for Young Adults Living with Mental Illness
We all want someone to understand us when we nervously admit to some quirky, obsessive habit or finally acknowledge that maybe we are not as happy as we seem.
Finding Skilled Educational Consultants
Selecting the right educational consultant is vital when parents need to find a specialized school or program, especially when parents feel the need to find a school or program outside of their home community (that is, when all local options have been exhausted).
Parenting a Struggling Teen: Thinking Beyond the Crisis
Understandably, parents of struggling teens often are preoccupied with immediate crises.
Abuses in Programs for Struggling Teens: The Legacy of Scandal
Most programs and schools for struggling teens are run professionally and are reputable.
Programs for Struggling Teens: Ideal Features- Part IV
The professional literature on adolescent development and programs for struggling teens suggests that, ideally, programs should have a number of key features.