Defiance
Balancing the Storm: Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Treatment for Youth
Navigating a disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD) or other mood disorders in teens and adolescents can be a significant challenge, impacting their ability to maintain emotional stability and affecting their daily life and school performance. While traditional methods like talk therapy and stimulant medications prescribed by a qualified mental health professional can be effective for…
Read More Turning Defiance into Cooperation: Treating Oppositional Defiant Disorder in Teenagers with Wilderness Therapy
Teenagers often go through a period of rebellion and defiance as they seek autonomy and navigate the challenges of adolescence. However, for some young people, defiant behavior can escalate into a more serious issue known as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). Oppositional Defiant Disorder in teens is characterized by a pattern of ongoing angry or irritable…
Read More Not just a nightmare: Help for a defiant teenager using drugs
Substance abuse is every parent’s worst nightmare, whether it’s alcohol or drugs like marijuana. Dealing with teenagers is hard on its own, but when you have a defiant teenager using drugs, things get a lot more complicated. And although you might think your teenager is just “experimenting“ with drugs, keep in mind that these things…
Read More Dealing with Defiance: Six Tips for Decreasing Defiant Behavior
Most parents know what is like to live with a defiant teenager. Teens often feel inclined to push buttons and test the limits enforced upon them. This can be extremely frustrating for parents and create a constant power struggle within the home. The teenage years are when one is trying to figure out where they…
Read More How To Deal With A Defiant Teenager: Parenting Tips & Help
Parenting teens isn’t always an easy feat, and parenting a rebellious teen who tends to act out, go against authority figures, and display oppositionally defiant behavior can seem near impossible. But before you get too discouraged, know that there is hope. One of the first steps toward easing this bumpy road is understanding the “why”…
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