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Boot Camp for Teens: Is There a More Effective Solution?

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Boot Camp For Teens There is a Better Solution | Asprio Adventure Therapy

In this article, we provide an overview of teenage boot camps, dispute their therapeutic effectiveness, and review a healthier, more effective alternative to serve teenagers and young adults. We focus on helping adolescents and young adults through a variety of challenges, including, but not limited to anger issues, anxiety, substance abuse, depression, divorce conflict, self-esteem issues, risky/harmful sexual behaviors, school failure, and behavior issues.

This article is written for parents, teachers, school counselors, or anyone needing advice on where to turn to help a teen in crisis.

The Best ADHD Treatment Programs for Teens & Young Adults

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The best adhd treatment Programs for Teenagers and Young Adults | Aspiro Adventure Therapy Program

In this article, we provide an overview of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder ADHD in teens and young adults. We focus on helping people with ADHD through a variety of challenges, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, family conflict, self esteem issues, risky/harmful behaviors, school failure, and behavior issues.

This article is written for parents, teachers, school counselors, or anyone needing advice on where to turn to help a teen or young adult through ADD or ADHD, and the struggles that accompany these diagnoses.

Motivating Teens & Young Adults: Over 65 Insights & Tips to Help Gifted Underachievers

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Motivating Teens & Young Adults: Over 65 Insights & Tips to Help Gifted Underachievers | Aspiro Adventure Therapy 

In this article, we provide an overview of the reasons some teens and young adults are unmotivated and underachieving in school. We focus on aiding these individuals who are experiencing academic failure by helping them work through a variety of challenges, including, but not limited to: anxiety, depression, family conflict, self-esteem issues, risky/harmful behaviors, substance abuse, and behavior issues.
This article is written for parents, teachers, school counselors, or anyone needing advice on motivating teens or young adults who are underachieving or struggling in school.

Parenting Angry Teens: A Proven Guide

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How to Parent an Angry Teen: Proven Tips to Help Parents | Aspiro Adventure Therapy

This article is intended to be a resource for parents, guardians, and teachers of teens struggling with anger and defiance. In this article, we will provide an overview of anger and defiance in teens, signs that your teen’s anger is out of control, how parents can help manage their teen’s anger, and discuss wilderness therapy as treatment.

19 Signs of a Troubled Teen

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19 Signs of a Troubled Teen | Aspiro Wilderness Therapy Program

Teenage years and teenage problems can be rough for parents and teens alike. As teens make mistakes, learn, and develop the skills necessary to be an independent autonomous adult, it can seem like they are on an emotional roller coaster. Some behaviors that teens display are normal, such as mood swings, increased peer influence, and a changing appearance. There are always going to be typical, teenage problems and behaviors. As teens strive for more independence and explore their own opinions, arguments with family members and struggling for more freedom are not uncommon; however, there are some red flag signs your teen may be in trouble that every parent should be aware of.

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Wilderness Therapy for Depression and Anxiety: Why Is It So Effective?

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Wilderness Therapy for Depression and Anxiety | Aspiro Wilderness Adventure Therapy

Over the past few decades, wilderness therapy programs have become more prevalent, as the demand for effective alternatives in therapy has increased. The popularity of wilderness therapy is due to its ability to help teens and young adults in overcoming depression and anxiety– among other cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues. Does Wilderness Therapy Work? YES! … Read more

Trauma Therapy in the Wilderness

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Grace Larson, LCSW, Therapist | Aspiro Adventure Therapy 

by Grace Larson, Clinical Wilderness Therapist Specializing in Trauma Therapy It’s a hard time to be a teenage girl, and the pressures only seem to be accumulating. The drowning buzz of social media and nasty social interactions, the unrealistic expectations our society puts on girls for thinness and beauty, and an increasingly competitive academic environment; … Read more