Parenting a troubled teen can be exhausting and discouraging and you may often feel as though nothing you do seems to be helping. If your teen has been consistently struggling withnegative behavioral issues such as depression, defiance, anger, anxiety, substance abuse or mental disorder and has failed to respond to outpatient treatment, it may be […]
Behavioral Therapy for Troubled Teen Boys
Behavioral Therapy for Troubled Teen Boys Dealing with a troubled teen boy can be difficult and you may be feeling as though you don’t know where to turn. Extreme versions of issues such as defiance, depression, anxiety, substance abuse or mental disorders must ultimately be treated with more than patience and tough love. Fortunately, there […]
Behavior Therapy Can Help Struggling Teen Boys
Parents of teens have to deal with a number of behavior issues that are part of the normal adolescent experience. Defiance, depression, anxiety and substance abuse are all common challenges; however, when teens experience any of these extremely enough that they are interfering with healthy development, further steps are required. Behavior therapy is an ideal […]
Behavior Modification Techniques and Strategies for Boys
It is almost always difficult to parent an adolescent where experimentation, defiance and power struggles are often par for the course. It is particularly discouraging when a teen develops more serious behavioral issues that interfere with healthy development or day to day life. Parents in such situations need to approach their troubled teen with a […]
Behavior Modification Plan for Struggling Parents
Parenting a teen with behavior issues can be very difficult and discouraging. While it is normal for all teens to engage in a certain amount of defiance, depression or experimentation, it is particularly challenging when a behavior becomes consistent or interferes with healthy development. Behavior modification therapy is a system designed to reward positive behavior […]
Behavioral Modification For When Your Boy Won’t Obey
Most experts agree that it is normal for teenage boys and girls to spend their adolescent years testing and pushing the boundaries and driving their parents crazy. Some, however, take behavior issues to the extreme and consistently put themselves in situations that are unsafe or impede normal development. Issues such as anger, defiance, anxiety, depression, […]
Behavior Modification Definition
Behavior modification, also called behavior therapy, refers to treatment techniques designed to target self-destructive behaviors. It is basically a consistent reward/consequence system, which helps people trade bad habits and actions for positive ones. Behavior therapy is frequently used to treat anxiety or mood based conditions in individuals of all ages, however, the earlier it is […]
ADHD Behavior Modification For Teen Boys
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral condition that affects up to 10 percent of children and adolescents. ADHD is typically characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity and/or an inability to concentrate. ADHD is a lifelong disorder that individuals do not grow out of and previously untreated adults with the condition often learn to mask their […]
Online Dangers For Teens – Infographic
Teens are growing up in a world very different than their parents. Dangers are not just lurking in back alleys but are a major threat in their mobile devices, smartphones and online. Speak with your teen about the potential dangers that they may get into online and make sure they understand they can always come […]
When is Behavior Modification Necessary for My Teen?
Raising a teen with behavioral problems can be one of the most stressful things a parent can do. Because all adolescents have issues with pushing boundaries, talking back and occasional aggressive behavior, it can be hard to know what is normal for the age and what requires outside intervention for behavior modification. In order to […]
