Therapeutic Research

Attachment Issues

• Attachment Orientation and the Development of Behavior Problems Carlyn Daubs, MS and Shelley A. Riggs, Ph.D.

Physical Activity

More and more research is showing that exercise is good for the developing brain. Researchers are also now working to study how exercise affects the brains and behaviors of adolescents. A new study suggests that while exercise does not improve teenagers’ performance on certain memory tasks, it does affect how their brains adapt to perform in general.

Substance Abuse

The teenage years are a prime time for experimenting and asserting independence. As teens transition into adulthood, they often become tempted by adult activities. They want to follow their parents’ lead, try the activities already done by their friends, and establish their own identities. Substance Abuse frequently becomes involved in this mix.

• Underage Drinking: Why Do Adolescents Drink, What Are the Risks, and How Can Underage Drinking Be Prevented? Presented by NIH

Working with Trauma in the Wilderness

“Trauma-Focused- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a conjoint child and parent psychotherapy approach for children and adolescents experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events.

It is a components-based treatment model incorporating trauma-sensitive interventions with cognitive behavioral, family, and humanistic principles and techniques.”

• Trails: Our Work with Trauma Victims Presented by Trails Carolina