Help for troubled and struggling teens

Exploring residential treatment options can be very overwhelming for parents. At Bodin, we believe it is essential to educate families about appropriate treatment options, both local and residential, that exist for their children. With this information families have the knowledge to seek support from educational consultants as well as other professionals in their community.

Over the next several days I will write about options on the residential continuum, come back and check it or call and Educational Consultant at Bodin today.  800-874-2124 www.thebodingroup.com

Options for Troubled Teens

If you are looking for guidance or are considering boarding school or residential treatment for your child, adolescent or young adult, you may consider hiring an Educational Consultant.  The Educational Consultants at Bodin travel throughout the country evaluating schools and programs to assist families in developing successful placement plans.  An Educational Consultant will assist in evaluating what a student needs to best support them emotionally and academically to ensure a successful experience for the student and family.  To learn more about the Educational Consultants at Bodin visit www.thebodingroup.com or call 800-874-2124.

Help for Young Adults, too!

Across the country, thousands of teens will graduate High School this month. It’s an exciting time for kids and parents alike.  Many will be leaving home in a few months with the expectation of a few visits home over breaks and the summers.

Sadly, many of these students will find that once they get to college, things are not what they expected. They may have higher levels of anxiety and depression or succumb to the ever present party atmosphere that exists on almost all college campuses. They may “fail”. If this happens both student and parent may feel disappointed, sad and even angry.

There is hope. The Educational Consultants at Bodin can provide solid educational and treatment planning for young adults who are not thriving. Many parents may think that they cannot get help because the child is over 18 but our consultants can help families with strategies and boundary setting to enable appropriate change.

Alcohol is a drug…

As a parent and a professional, I am constantly amazed at the attitude of indifference about young people and alcohol. In spite of the fact that it’s illegal and it is the cause of more deaths than all other drugs combined, both parents and teens seem to accept it’s use as a normal “right of passage”! I was amazed to find that I was alone in expecting that my teenage daughter would NOT drink before, during or after prom. Graduation is just a few weeks away and I stand by my position with my graduate…I will not allow alcohol or other drugs to be consumed with my knowledge and if she chooses to do so there will be appropriate consequences.

I also realize that many parents have struggling teens and are themselves struggling to assist their children navigate the difficulties that young people are faced with. By not seeking help, parents are raising the bar of tolerance in the home and at the same time increasing the isolative existence within their home!

An Educational Consultant can help families with concerns and families in crisis. The Educational Consultants at Bodin are trained clinicians ready to develop solid plans for success for students and familes.

If you have concerns about your troubled teen check out www.thebodingroup.com

I can learn everything about the right school or program on the internet…

Good luck!

Seriously, what you will learn on the internet is what the marketing and advertising firms hired by the schools want you to learn. Can you really differentiate one from another by reading their glossy internet/brochure? Does the internet tell you what type of student actually is at the school when your child is going to attend? Is your student soft and innocent and despite the glossy pictures you are sending your child to a school that is over run by tough kids? That probably won’t do him much good and unfortunately could do him/her harm. The internet is great when you know what you are looking for. When we send you to look at a school site it will be because we know the school and we know your child and we know it is a good fit. There isn’t a week that goes by that we don’t have a family that tried to use the internet and is now more confused than ever.

Is you child defiant, running away or using drugs and alcohol?

With so many families struggling to find help for their struggling teens and so many different opinions and options, Bodin’s number one goal is to assist families in developing plans that work! Our Educational Consultants can help today.

Check out www.thebodingroup.com or call 800-874-2124.

I just need to know what boarding school or program is good; can’t I just pay for a list of good ones and choose myself?

Ok. Suppose I gave you a list of good boarding schools or residential programs How would that help? You can probably get that right now for free on the internet. Now what? Suppose you call a boarding school or a treatment program and describe your child. The schools says “yes, your child would do well here.” You are about to spend 30-100k on a placement and you are relying on the person who will receive those sums to tell you if it is the right fit? Educational Consultants, the good ones, are fiercely independent. We take no money from schools or programs, so our 100% goal is to advocate for you and your child. Our job is to understand you, your child and the environment that will lead to success. There is so much more to it than just “getting a list of good boarding schools or programs.” That is what you pay us for and frankly we’re worth it.

55 % of all Addicts are Female…

Addiction does not happen over night. If you have a struggling teen or troubled teen and you are looking for help, please call Bodin or visit our website at www.thebodingroup.com. Our Educational Consultants can work with your family to evaluate your child and develop an appropriate intervention or educational plan that works!