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Understanding Safe vs. Unsafe Struggle in Parenting Teens

by kayla | Sep 24, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Uncategorized

Parenting teenagers often feels like a tug-of-war: one moment, your child is declaring their independence with a slammed bedroom door, and the next, they’re asking for a ride, money, or help with homework. The paradox is summed up perfectly in Anthony E. Wolf’s book...

Better Care, Not No Care: Why Residential Treatment Remains Essential

by kayla | Sep 8, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research

Christina Buttons, Speaking Out to Help Change the Narrative about Teen Residential Treatment Christina Buttons is an investigative reporter at the Manhattan Institute. Her work focuses on a range of social issues, including youth mental health treatment. Her data...

Understanding School Refusal: What’s Really Going On?

by kayla | Aug 4, 2025 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Uncategorized

For many parents, school refusal can feel like a baffling and frustrating challenge. One morning, your teen simply can’t—or won’t—get out the door. What starts as a day or two of missed classes can quickly snowball into weeks of missed learning, mounting anxiety, and...
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