Planning not Placement

Over the years,  the Bodin name became synonymous with placement.  This is an incorrect label given that much of our work is planning.  Planning for success at home.  We utilize our clinically trained Educational Consultants, local resources  and creative planning to develop a wrap-around plan individually catered to the needs of the particular student.

Of course, this is not to say that placement does not become necessary in some cases.  Our extensive travel and knowledge of the many different programs, schools and levels of care make us a valuable resource in those cases.  Each year, we visit and evaluate over 100 schools and programs around the country.  We also work hard to stay connected to local schools and resources as well.

For more information visit www.thebodingroup.com

Parenting a Troubled Teen

” When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around, but when I got to be twenty-one I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years” – Mark Twain

Issues of parenting struggling teens or troubled teens are not new, but the stakes are higher. Today, our children face issues of drugs and alcohol, anxiety, depression and other mental health crisis that can impede on the academic process and cause chaos in the home.

At Bodin, our Educational Consultants are skilled in working with families who are struggling and help to create treatment plans that confront and treat the issues within the entire family system. To learn more check out our website at 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.

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!