Posts by Graham Shannonhouse
Up in the Mountains: Choosing East Coast Wilderness Therapy Programs for Your Child
Located between two oceans, the US is one of the most picturesque countries on the entire globe. Virtually every type of scenery and climate can be found in the contiguous 48 states – and the list only expands with Hawaii and Alaska. Whether cold and wet, hot and dry (or any combination in between), the…
Read MoreSafety Last: The Dangers of Teen Vaping
In the 21st century, hardly anyone would argue that cigarettes and tobacco are bad. A widely acknowledged fact, the dangers of smoking have led to tobacco regulation. Unfortunately, however, there is a new criminal on the streets: teen vaping. Unlike regular cigarettes, e-cigarettes have a rather “harmless” reputation. Since they do not contain tobacco, many…
Read MoreFinding a Balance: Tips for Parenting Struggling Teens
Raising a child is both the most rewarding, most natural thing in the world – and the most difficult one. There isn’t a family in the world that hasn’t had at least one major fight. Moreover, pushing boundaries is a perfectly normal part of growing up. Testing limits allows a child to assert their individuality…
Read MoreMusic Expression: The Effects of Music on Teen Self Esteem
Most parents would (rightly) agree: their child is special. With this, it can be all the more heartbreaking to see your child suffer from a low opinion of themselves. Indeed, how could it be? You see that they’re special – so how could your child not see it? Unfortunately, there is no catch-all cure to…
Read MoreNo Fighting! Tips for Resolving Conflicts with Your Teen
Arguments are a natural part of life. Growing up virtually requires an occasional fight or two. Testing boundaries is a way to discover one’s own identity; however, when these fights become a regular occurrence, there may be a problem. Even in the darkest of moments, there are several tips to keep in mind when resolving…
Read MoreFour Ways Parents Can Identify a Teenage Addiction to Technology
Teenage addiction to technology is a very real problem that many parents might encounter with their teens. Because technology is so accessible and comparatively less expensive than it was when most parents were teenagers, it is much easier for a teen to develop this type of addiction. While it might not sound as serious as…
Read MoreTalking Drugs: Discussing Substance Use with Out of Control Teenagers
When is too much, in fact, too much? There are multiple strategies on discussing substance use with out of control teenagers. Some argue that honesty about your own experiences with substances (if such experiences exist) is an important step to connecting with your child. Others argue that discussing your own experiences sends the wrong message…
Read MoreHealing with Parents: Benefits of Family Therapy to Helping Your Child through their Struggles
A family is a unit with its own communication patterns, relationships, struggles, memories, laughs – and, virtually, anything else that the mind can think of. Ultimately, the family is the first and the strongest connection that a person forms. And, although the quote, “all happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its…
Read MoreIt’s Fun Until Somebody Gets Hurt: Recognizing the Signs of Teen Alcohol Use
11% of all the alcohol consumed in the United States is consumed by those under 21 . The statistic isn’t based on college freshmen either: studies estimate that in the past month, 35% of high school students had some amount of alcohol – with 21% of the students binge drinking. If that wasn’t bad enough,…
Read MoreNatural Healing: Benefits of Choosing a Therapeutic Wilderness Program for Your Child
There are many types of therapy. Most approaches, however, focus on alleviating the immediate symptoms – and, once the symptoms have been hidden by any means necessary, the person is declared healthy. Unfortunately, the initial cause of the problem is still there, unaltered, waiting for an opportunity to strike. At a therapeutic wilderness program, however,…
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