Liahona Academy provides a unique program that utilizes outdoor adventures and activities to facilitate healing and growth for troubled teen boys. Located in Utah, Liahona Academy offers teens a long-term residential treatment option that goes beyond short-term wilderness experiences to create lasting change. This post will explore how Liahona Academy uses outdoor adventures, what to […]
Academic Excellence in a Therapeutic Environment
For teenagers, ongoing academic success can seem out of reach when mental health issues take priority. At Liahona Academy, we understand that a student’s education is too important to neglect during their recovery journey. Through our integrated treatment model, students receive personalized learning plans tailored to their needs alongside intensive therapeutic support. This holistic approach […]
Healing Relationships with Troubled Teens at Liahona Boys Academy
The teenage years can be turbulent for many adolescents. Some teens struggle with mental health issues, substance abuse, or behavioral problems that disrupt their emotional well-being and relationships. Providing a supportive environment is crucial for troubled teens to heal and get their lives back on track. Liahona Boys Academy utilizes a therapeutic approach to building […]
The Role of Life Skills in Residential Treatment for Troubled Teens
Residential treatment programs aim to help troubled teens overcome challenges and set them on a healthy path toward independence and maturity. A crucial component of achieving this goal is teaching life skills – the practical abilities needed to function successfully as young adults. At Liahona Academy, our therapeutic program emphasizes life skills training as a […]
Transformative Therapy: The Heart of Liahona’s Approach
Mental health treatment aims to help individuals overcome psychological disturbances and promote well-being. At the core of Liahona’s approach is transformative therapy – a method focused on catalyzing positive change by addressing the whole person. This blog post will explore why transformative therapy matters, provide an overview of Liahona’s implementation and discuss the many benefits […]
Understanding the Challenges: What Makes Teens ‘Troubled’?
Troubled teens face a myriad of challenges that can significantly impact their mental health, physical health, and behavior. As adolescents undergo immense developmental changes, certain risk factors make them particularly vulnerable to developing mental health conditions, aggression issues, and other concerning behaviors. Understanding the challenges troubled teens face is critical to providing the support and […]
Reconnecting with Your Troubled Teen: Rebuilding Trust and Bonds
There are ups and downs to parenting, but dealing with your teen’s troubling behaviors can make the downs especially difficult. In addition, parenting and adolescence can be challenging experiences when there is a dysfunctional relationship marked by mistrust and ongoing conflict. The good news is that you may enhance your relationship with your teen and […]
Dealing with Teen Anger Towards Parents and Siblings
Relationships within the family may become strained when an adolescent exhibits signs of disobedience and anger, as family dynamics can be exceedingly complicated. During this time, setting limits and keeping lines of communication open may also become difficult balancing acts for parents. It can seem like you’re on an island by yourself, especially without a […]
When Teens Run Away: Understanding the Causes and Taking Action
Although adolescence has always been a difficult time in life, today’s teens are under more pressure than ever before. Teenagers are negotiating a complicated web of expectations and influences, from social media comparisons to academic pressure. Unfortunately, this can lead to some teens running away from home because the load becomes too great for them. […]
Tips for Parents to Help Manage Teen Anger and Defiance
Your teenager and you may experience turbulent times during adolescence due to the numerous changes and difficulties that come with the teen years. Helping your teenager learn healthy coping mechanisms for their anger and defiance is necessary. However, understanding why your child is angry and tapping into the right tips to help them navigate through […]
