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Beyond the Label of a Diagnosis: Taking a Personalized Approach to Helping Troubled Teens

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The teenage years are full of changes and challenges, for both the teen and their families. As young women enter adolescence, you may find that they are pulling away and looking for more autonomy. You may find that your opinion no longer matters as much, and they are now turning to their friends for help and advice. All of this can be normal teen behavior, but the teen years are also a time when negative or detrimental behaviors can develop as well. This may present in the form of a teen who is experiencing undiagnosed mental health issues. This could also be a teen who is exhibiting potentially harmful behaviors. Teens today are also under an enormous amount of pressure and mental health issues such as anxiety or depression can be triggered. It can be difficult to determine what behaviors are typical for teens, and which are cause for concern, which is why being aware of your teen’s mental health is especially important during this time period. 

Some mental health disorders, like depression or PTSD, have such a wide range of symptoms and overlap with other issues that it is difficult to create a specific plan that is guaranteed to help every individual struggling with the issue. Solely looking at diagnoses when creating a treatment plan for students when they enroll ignores the influence of every student’s background, experiences, relationships, strengths, abilities, and personal goals on shaping who they are as a well-rounded person. Taking a personalized approach to helping troubled teens allows us to consider a variety of areas where teens need additional support to reach their full potential.

The Importance of an Individualized Approach

At Solstice East, we understand that each of our students has its own unique strengths and areas for growth. Too often, teens who are struggling with mental health, living skills, or social skills are grouped together under a label. This can be detrimental to a teen’s self-esteem and may also put limitations on their development and growth. This is why using an individualized approach to residential treatment is our focus. Some of the ways that we work with each student individually include: 

  • Looking at the Bigger Picture: Rather than focusing on problem areas, our holistic approach acknowledges how underlying issues contribute to unhealthy coping mechanisms. We don’t necessarily believe that your daughter is troubled but understand that she has faced a lot of difficult experiences in her life and hasn’t been equipped with the skills to overcome them on her own. Teen girls benefit from experiential activities outside of traditional therapy that empower them to discover who they are as individuals, as well as daughters, friends, students, and teammates. When removed from the negative influences and distractions of their home environment, girls have the opportunity to take a step back and look at areas in their life where they want to grow. 
  • Encouraging Teens to Play an Active Role: While many teens are apprehensive about the idea of therapy when they arrive, once they find their voice and gain insight into their emotions and behavioral patterns, they are more prepared to set personal goals. Our client-centered approach focuses on the unique needs and goals of every girl. Teens work closely with our multidisciplinary treatment team to begin to take back control of their life.
  • Identifying Core Values: Many residential treatment centers focus on compliance to reinforce positive behaviors; however, compliance that springs from external controls and “fear of punishment” tends to be short-lived. When compliance grows out of developing internal values such as respect, responsibility, love, family relationships, and personal growth it is self-evident and self-sustaining. Students are empowered to make lasting changes when they are able to identify what values they want to be consistent with their actions. As they explore their interests and relationship styles, teens learn what matters to them in life, in school, and in relationships. This helps them stay engaged and motivated in their therapeutic process. Our program focuses on healing our girls from the inside out so they will comply because they want to, not because they feel they have to.
  • Following an Individual Hero’s Journey: Your daughter’s experience at Solstice East is designed to mirror the archetypal Hero’s Journey, which is based on universal themes found in literature, theater, and film. During the Hero’s Journey, the hero advances through phases of self-discovery, along the way facing their personal dragons in the form of fears, doubts, and insecurities. As our troubled teen girls overcome these challenges, they grow towards becoming “at-one” with their true self. 

While every girl’s journey is unique, we do not believe they are terminally unique or broken beyond repair. At our program, students follow a similar path and bond with their peers going through similar struggles and experiences while building strong close connections with therapists, mentors, and teachers who understand their individual needs.

Who Can Benefit from a Residential Treatment Program?

Sending your daughter to a residential treatment program can feel like a big step for some families. They may worry that their daughter will feel abandoned or that they have failed their child as parents. But the reality is that residential treatment centers are designed to create the optimal environment for residents to receive treatment for mental health struggles surrounded by a supportive community that encourages them at every step. 

Our clients receive a unique combination of therapeutic techniques stemming from both traditional and holistic mental health treatments that are gender and age-specific. We strive to empower our students with the ability to believe in themselves by providing the tools, support, and motivation necessary to instill these beliefs for life.

Solstice East students are highly intelligent and highly sensitive. Our teens are creative and capable, but vulnerable to the pressures of their surroundings. They often experience the world differently through misperceptions and are impacted by issues of anxiety, depression, identity, attachment, mood disorders, and learning disabilities. Solstice East is committed to treating each student through a combination of individual, family, equine, and adventure therapies as well as treating and diagnosing a range of issues including (but not limited to) trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, self-harming behaviors, attachment, and identity issues.

How a Residential Treatment Center Supports Troubled Teens

A residential treatment program like Solstice East is a unique opportunity for our students to remove themselves from the negative patterns or triggers they experience at home. The therapeutic alliance, the relationship formed between therapist and student, is one of the most powerful factors in the healing process. Using the relationship-based approach as our guide, the therapists understand the value of spending time with the girls beyond the walls of the therapist’s office. Building rapport outside of the office setting is critical to the development of a therapeutic alliance between the girls and therapists, which is necessary in the healing process. As one of the top residential treatment centers, our therapists often participate in adventure therapy outings, camping trips, recreation activities, and mealtime with residents.

The Solstice East philosophy includes a belief in a holistic approach. This approach focuses on treating the whole person, not just the “identified problem” or “problem behavior.”. This is evident in our multi-disciplinary approach towards therapeutic treatments. Students have access to their therapist, psychiatric services, group therapy, equine therapy, substance and addictions therapy, milieu therapy, adventure therapy, and family therapy. By approaching their treatment from many different angles, students are given the opportunity to learn which therapeutic practice best benefits them. 

An additional benefit of attending a residential treatment program is that your teen will not fall behind academically while they are receiving treatment. Students attending Solstice East receive educational instruction from our private North Carolina certified on-campus academics academy, fully accredited by Cognia. Our customized educational approach encourages a challenging academic environment while meeting each student’s individualized emotional and therapeutic needs. With small classes and passionate teachers, Solstice East’s academic program features a competitive college preparatory curriculum designed to inspire our diverse student population.

Again, everything comes back to supporting the individual as a whole. Historically, residential treatment center interventions have focused solely on compliance. While compliance is important, what is more important is how it’s generated. When compliance happens through developing internal values such as respect, responsibility, love, family relationships, and personal growth it is more self-sustaining. This is in contrast to compliance that springs from fear of punishment which tends to be short-lived. Self-sustaining, lifelong change is what we strive to create at Solstice East through our remarkable people and programming.

Solstice East Can Help 

Solstice East is a residential treatment center for young women ages 14-18 struggling with behavior and emotional issues such as those that can stem from peer-relationship struggles. This program focuses on helping young women heal, recover, and integrate healthy habits into their lives. Students will learn to build healthy relationships, cope with emotions, and effectively communicate. Solstice East gives young women the skills and confidence they need to lead happy and healthy lives. We can help your family today!

Contact us at  828-484-9946 to learn more about how we create personalized treatment plans.

Programs for Troubled Young Adults in NC

Programs for Troubled Young Adults in NC

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Not all programs for young adults are created equal. The decision to enroll your teenager into a residential treatment program can be challenging as there are many programs and questions you may not have known to ask which can go a long ways towards finding that best fit for your teen. We’re here to help.

The Struggle in Youth is Real

There’s no doubt the transition of youth from child to adulthood can be some of the most difficult years in life. We sometimes forget that many teenagers are still struggling to figure out their identity and they act out and are sometimes falsely stereotyped as “troubled” when really they are most often communicating accurately on the outside to match how they think and feel about themselves deep down. Typically, the expressions of a “troubled youth” are cries for additional help. These youth are in need and are worth every effort to help them along their developmental path.

Programs for Troubled Young Adults in NC

Programs for Troubled Young Adults in NC

Teen Therapy

Dealing with unhealthy peer pressure can add another layer of difficulty to the youth and family. Some teens might also find it hard to confide in parents while others challenge long standing rules. This is where the value of therapy can go a long way toward helping those teens and families who might feel they have trouble youth syndrome.

As a parent, we often try to fix everything for our children and for some it might take a degree of built up courage to ask for help. Rest assured, we’re here with you. Your Solstice East team is your ally. We have worked with thousands of student families and can guide your family along the journey toward your teen’s greatest potential and healing. Please reach out.

If Research Provides You a Stepping Stone Before You Call, Consider:

There are many different modalities specific to troubled young adult therapy. For at risk teen treatment we recommend asking as many questions as you can to fully understand each program’s various treatment modalities. Having familiarity with each program’s therapeutic approach can help you ensure the program you choose aligns best for your specific family.

You might consider reading through various program websites searching for answers to the following questions:

  • Does the program specialize in treating your teenager’s specific challenge?
  • Is the program primarily inpatient, outpatient, or a mix of both?
  • What is the program’s evaluation process for enrollment into the program?
  • Is the treatment program gender-specific?
  • What are the staff and therapeutic team’s specific qualifications?

In your search for the ideal treatment program you may have come across a mix of private therapy offices and larger facilities. Narrow your search down to the top 5 options that seem most fitting and then reach out for a tour. We would love to be in contact with you along your journey and if found to be a good match we most definitely would love to meet you on a tour of our campus.

Troubled Teens Programs: Call and Speak with the Administrator or Therapist

While searching programs for your youth we hope you will reach out to our program at Solstice East to find out how we can best team up with you to improve the life of your loved one. While speaking with the various programs on the phone, or, preferably, in person, consider your family’s unique priorities. You might ask yourself:

  • Do those you speak with in the program seem empathetic?
  • Does this person seem educated and experienced?
  • Is this person kind but firm?
  • Would those whom you have met, the therapist, and staff of this program, be a good fit for your child?

Learn Each Programs for Youth Policies of Inpatient Facilities

While searching programs for your youth we hope you will reach out to our program at Solstice East to find out how we can best team up with you to improve the life of your loved one. While speaking with the various programs on the phone, or, preferably, in person, consider your family’s unique priorities. You might ask yourself:

  • Personal Property – Before the first day, you might want to know what teens can bring with them. Some facilities only allow a patient to bring a certain number of outfits or other personal belongings. Are there needed medications for your child or does the facility write and fill the prescriptions?
  • Family Visits – Family support is important to the treatment of adolescents who are struggling with their issues. Depending on the program, the family visit policy may be strict and only allow visits when your teen has been in treatment for several months, whereas others allow visits weekly. It’s also good to find out if those visits will be in person or by phone. If in-person, find out how many family members would be allowed to visit, how often, and if there are policies regarding taking them off-site for meals or other activities.
  • Communication – You and your child will feel easier knowing what types of communication will be allowed so that everyone is on the same page throughout the experience. Find out if your teen will be able to communicate via email, written letter, text, phone calls, video calls, etc. In addition, the level of communication monitoring needs to be clearly understood by you and your child.

Troubled Teens Therapy, Life Help, and Services

There is no one approach to therapy that works for everyone. Everyone responds uniquely to the different therapeutic modalities, and young adults are no exception. As a parent, you may want to consider which modalities are available.

There are many types of programs designed to help troubled youth in North Carolina. The National Institute on Drug Abuse recognize the following various categories of treatment:

  1. Long-Term Residential Treatment
  2. Short-Term Residential Treatment
  3. Outpatient Treatment
  4. Individualized Drug Counseling
  5. Group Counseling

Within each treatment organization there are various therapeutic modalities. The Mental Health America organization provides a resource to learn more about the various therapeutic approaches which you can discuss with our Solstice East family alliance team. We can help guide your family through various therapeutic options as we consider the unique needs of your teen. Some of the various therapeutic modalities include:

  1. Psychotherapy
  2. Medication
  3. Case Management
  4. Hospitalization
  5. Support Groups
  6. Complementary & Alternative Medicine (CAM)
  7. Self Help Planning
  8. Peer Support Groups
  9. Art Therapy

Many of these therapeutic approaches can be synergistically beneficial when combined. A careful combination of multimodal support may lead to potentially better outcomes for struggling youth. It is also common to find one modality works better for a particular individual whereas others may not find such benefit. Therefore, at times, some students benefit most when changing or adjusting therapeutic modalities. Each young adult is unique and we find that the better you get to know the individual the more optimal the outcomes.

Programs for Troubled Young Adults in North Carolina

Programs for Troubled Young Adults in North Carolina

Schools For Troubled Youth

The concentrated treatment duration at Solstice East is another beneficial consideration to take into account. As your child lives within the support of peer and therapeutic mentors for a consistent duration of time we find that our ability to more effectively adjust to your child’s treatment needs and your child’s adaptability to the environment substantially improves.

The benefit of our program at Solstice East in NC is our ability to assist your student emotionally and mentally while at the same time helping your teen maintain academic progress through our fully accredited school. Our school provides the opportunity for your youth to excel emotionally and mentally while at the same time keeping up and potentially leapfrogging with their academics compared with at home peers.

Lifelong Solstice East Friends

Your daughter’s experience at Solstice East could be much like other girls who have graduated from the program who have gained the benefit of making lifelong friends with similarly resourceful life skills to boot. These amazing girls who attend Solstice East with your daughter may end up proving to be some of your daughter’s closest supporters in life down the road.

Keep in mind, your young adult’s peers at Solstice East are likewise acquiring invaluable lifelong skills. Many of these girls who attend Solstice East find that they draw closer to each other having a comradery of a special shared understanding of having faced and overcome similarly themed struggles.

Alongside peer development, your daughter has the continual support and encouragement from our remarkable professionals. With the careful coaching of leaders, your daughter can learn to approach their problems with a higher level of resourcefulness. Our team of day to day mentors help identify, empower, and improve their behaviors. Our outcome data speaks volumes on what we can do to benefit your young adult and you will see how this is when you meet our world class team.

Please call our residential treatment program to give us the opportunity to get to know your specific needs better. We look forward to personally meeting your family soon!

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Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Ohio

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth from Ohio

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Many families are searching for a residential treatment program to provide an environment of support and a place for consistent therapy and personal development for their youth. Ohio troubled youth find great support from programs such as Solstice East in North Carolina who specialize in helping teenagers from all over the country.  The program’s established outcome data, success rate, and history of excellence attract many families with teens to travel. If you are considering working with a treatment program to benefit your youth you might consider a tour of Solstice East’s world class program as an option.

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Ohio

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Ohio

Circumstances Which Youth Might Find Troubling

Troubled teens can easily be identified in many ways, especially by changes in their behaviors. Here is a brief list of issues that youths in Ohio may be facing:

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Addiction to Substances
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD or ADD)
  • Suicidal Tendencies
  • Difficulties in Processing
  • Family Fights
  • Irregular Eating Habits
  • Problems in School
  • Losing Someone or Experiencing Major Trauma
  • Being Adopted or Having Issues with Attachment

Family Help

There is a lot that the family can do for their teenager who is experiencing a hard time.  A family is a sort of natural support group that assists in supporting children as they learn. A child’s family is generally the center of his or her world. As such we, as parents, want to help our children to open up to us about their problems and issues.  However, this may not always happen the way we as parents desire. Some children, and especially teenagers, may desire a great deal of privacy and will have difficulty wanting to confide in a parent regarding their issues.

It’s okay if your child or teen isn’t opening up to you because there are resources available that can help parents learn how to talk with their youth to assist them in opening up more and hiding less. One of the best resources to help with this is Solstice East, a residential treatment center located in North Carolina. Sometimes it becomes apparent that residential treatment programs will be the best for your youth. We, here at Solstice East, are here for your teen.  We know how to help teens of all backgrounds and from all over the world. Our residential programs for troubled youth in Ohio are available.

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Ohio

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Ohio

How Does School Factor into Mental Treatment?

Schools are epicenters of learning. Outside the walls of their homes, schools are places where children learn most about the world around them.

Our youth learn best when they feel like they’re in a safe environment where they can be vulnerable, know what their limitations are, and trust the adults in charge to guide them through their learning process. Too often, public education has been cited for not having enough staff or adequate funding for programs that have the capacity to really care for their students. However, there are more ways to help teenagers learn apart from public, private, or homeschooling.

At Solstice East, in North Carolina, an abundance of highly trained professionals surround your child, understand their struggles, and are eager to help them create a successful, happy life.  Your teen will also have many opportunities to make long-lasting, supportive friendships with others who share the same types of issues.

Nature vs Nurture in Teenagers

In the psychological world, there is a major ongoing debate about nature vs. nurture. The foundation debates whether a person’s personality and mental capacity come naturally from genetics or if it depends on how a person is raised. Other than family members, a person’s mental ability can be affected by where they live and how much access they have to helpful, fun, and educational resources. The emotional state of their home, their material possessions, the cleanliness of their habitation, program availability, as well as the climate have been shown to have an effect on a person’s mental health. To illustrate this point, let’s look at how location may affect mental health:

  1. According to a CDC study done from 2015-2018, they found that children that live in rural (country) areas have a 13.79% higher rate of being diagnosed with developmental disability compared to children living in urban (city) areas.
  2. In Ohio, the opioid-involved overdose death rates per 100,000 for the year of 2018 were 29.6%, whereas Texas reported a rate of 4.8%, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse.
  3. Depression rates also vary depending on what state you live in. A report published by Blue Cross Blue Shield shows that Hawaii has a depression rate of just 2%, whereas states like Minnesota and Maine have 6%.

The environment that a youth is brought up in can have a significant impact on the kind of problems they have. Although no one location is perfect, it’s good for parents to be informed about the issues that are prevalent in their environment and watch out for behavioral signs in their children.

The good news is that the youth of Ohio can contact Solstice East for help with their problems regardless of whether the problem stems from nature or from nurture. Our highly trained, professional staff is here to guide them.  They will have access to a facility that is built to house adolescents and provide a conducive environment for mental health, therapy, and the right residential program and services.

RTC Programs for Troubled Youth in Ohio

RTC Programs for Troubled Youth in Ohio

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Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Oklahoma

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Oklahoma

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Teenage behavioral issues can develop into a variety of problems which may become troublesome in their later adult years. This is why many families seek early intervention for their teens. Unresolved emotional or mental struggles can lead to marital conflict or unwanted career difficulties. Thankfully, there are many options for youth in Oklahoma like the several therapeutic programs where they can get help. They can also receive therapy in residential treatment center programs like Solstice East in North Carolina. Treatment programs are designed to empower youth with the skills and resourcefulness required for a successful life. These inner and interpersonal skills are meant to equip young people with the ability to adapt to school, family, and life challenges that come their way.

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Oklahoma

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Oklahoma

What Families Need to Know: Youth in America

First, families need to understand what behavior changes to look for in their teens so that they can make the right decision for their kid’s treatment. There are many options available for treatment, including residential programs that help empower young people at pivotal junctures in their lives so that they can gain the capacity to meet the many challenges life presents. The following are some of the mental, emotional, and behavioral issues residential programs can help with:

  1. Childhood trauma in Oklahoma is unfortunately higher than most other states ranking near the top in the US. The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services explains that trauma is caused by being exposed to situations where the individual struggles to fully cope with or move beyond. Events which may cause trauma include serious accidents, school violence, medical complications, loss of a loved one, or neglect.
  2. Eating disorders are more common among teenage girls than boys. Emotional or psychological turmoil added to the challenging years of puberty and all the developmental inner changes of self-identity during the teenage years coupled with an unhealthy comparison to peers and other social media idols can negatively skew a teenager’s perception of their own body. Young women are especially prone to thinking of their body image as deficient which can lead to behavioral abnormalities such as anorexia. In fact, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry holds that about 10% of young women suffer from some form of eating disorder.
  3. Substance abuse in youth is prevalent. It is a common reason many families seek assistance from expert medical professionals. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention claim that 66% of youth have tried alcohol by their 12th-grade year, half of high school students have used marijuana, and 40% have tried cigarettes. Residential treatment programs can prove invaluable in struggling youth who carry the burden of addiction.
  4. 70% of youth admit that anxiety and depression are major problems among their peers, according to a reported study conducted by Pew Research Center.

Residential Therapy with Academics

Residential treatment programs are designed to heal or resolve behavioral issues while concurrently providing your teen with excellent academic opportunities. This may be an ideal way to help your teen emotionally while being able to finish schooling. Without the help of specialized care, teens might not have the support they need.

An academic and therapeutic environment can provide your teenage student a degree of needed stability which can help them regain the confidence to succeed now and likewise in their adult years. An added benefit to working with a residential treatment program is the clear focus your child can find free from potentially unhelpful peer distractions. The added benefit of regular therapy at the campus can further help your teenager uncover and overcome these issues within an environment of support.

With the help of therapy and well-trained professionals within a supportive environment of residential programs designed to improve the lives of troubled youth, your child can blossom to their greatest potential. Our program at Solstice East is run by well-trained professionals whose purpose is to help teens establish life skills which enable them to make real progress. These daily incremental changes add up over time. The positive nurturing of your youth’s better nature can guide your teen towards a new path of improvement and positive mental health.

Solstice East is a residential treatment program for youth in North Carolina. We serve teenagers from many states to find their way including Oklahoma. We specialize in assisting families that are concerned for their youth and we want to help you.

You can reach our team by calling (855) 672-7058.

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Oklahoma

Residential Programs for Troubled Youth in Oklahoma

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Residential Treatment Centers in North Carolina

Why Residential Treatment Centers in North Carolina Are Exceptional

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Are you looking for residential treatment centers in North Carolina? Families seeking the best residential treatment program for their teenage girl come from all over the country to Solstice East, located in North Carolina. People come here from all over the world to experience its world-class program and to enjoy visiting the beauties of the great outdoors.

Many families are willing to travel outside their home state in order to find the most fitting program opportunities for their teen. Solstice East’s teenage treatment center for girls is one such program. Alongside our world class treatment program, the following are just a handful of the reasons families love to travel to North Carolina:

Residential Treatment Centers in North Carolina

Goldilocks Weather

North Carolina is beautiful and the weather is temperate. On average, NC will get down to 32°F in December and will have an average high near 90°F in July. This range will allow for temporary frost without getting too hot to prevent our girls from being able to enjoy the outdoors. In our humble opinion, North Carolina gets just the right amount of rainfall and sunshine.

Sunshine is Remarkably Beneficial for Your Teen

  1. Sunshine lends to improved Vitamin D absorption which is an important factor in improving mental health.
  2. People with less exposure to sunlight have an increase in mental health distress. There is a high correlation between sunshine and happiness more so than rainfall, temperature, or any other environmental factor.
  3. Taking appropriate breaks from electronics and getting back into nature helps our bodies regain the natural rhythm. An ideally regulated circadian rhythm can help your teen fully awake during the day and then be able to have deeper sleep during the night.
  4. Sunlight prompts our bodies to release nitric oxide into our bloodstream. Nitric oxide release relaxes blood vessels which can improve your teen’s blood pressure and improve overall heart health over time.
Residential Treatment Centers in NC

Residential Treatment Centers in NC

The Solstice East Scenery and Surrounding Natural Playground is Beautiful

Weather and sunshine aside, the topography surrounding our facilities is ideal.  Solstice East in Asheville, NC, is located in the heart of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. The location is scenic and would benefit anyone who is having trouble with their mental health.

North Carolina is a fantastic location to have a residential treatment center as there are ample opportunities for your daughter to experience the outdoors. It is also ideal as a travel destination for family visits. It features some of the most scenic trails along the Appalachian Mountains. In the western portion of the state, there are three regions close enough where teens might have opportunities to take part in great adventures:

  • High Country is a great location for camping, biking, and camping. It is also home to the famous Grandfather Mountain.
  • Asheville and The Foothills are worthwhile landmarks where chimney rock and lake lure are located. This region is an enjoyable fun place to go hiking, zip-lining, and camping. Asheville is also home to beautiful waterfalls and sliding rock.
  • Smoky Mountains and Cherokee are located at the far west tip of the state where you can find the beautiful Great Smoky Mountain National Park. This travel destination is where you can enjoy rafting, gem mining, fly fishing, and mountain biking.

Nature has a healing influence. It’s not uncommon to have psychologists or therapists prescribe more time spent in nature. It’s not surprising that the outdoors can have a rejuvenating, healing, and renewing influence on your daughter. In fact, the American Heart Association asserts that walking through the woods can help combat depression, working out in nature can help reduce anxiety, and nature walks can calm the part of the brain that has been linked to negative rumination.

Services and Residential Treatment Centers in North Carolina

Solstice East is nestled in the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. Our staff understand that a residential treatment center is only as successful as your teen. We value your teen’s ability to grow as an individual and that their personal development ultimately contributes to a successful family life upon graduation. We each come with diverse background experiences and our uniqueness is what allows us to contribute value to those around us. Fellow Solstice girls are able to transform together. Come tour our campus to see how our nationally recognized program nurtures teens towards the best version of themselves.

Solstice East facilitates the transformation of troubled teens assisting them as they take their individual “Hero’s Journey” to scale mental and emotional mountains. The best way to contact Solstice East is by phone or through directly messaging our program via our website or email. Your questions are indeed important to us and we hope to assist you and your loved one along the way. Contact us today and we can help your daughter start her journey of healing.

Residential Treatment Centers

Residential Treatment Centers

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Residential Treatment Centers in Virginia

Residential Treatment Centers in Virginia and NC

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Are you seeking residential treatment centers in Virginia and NC? As parents we do our best to help our children feel successful and happy.  When our teenagers seem uncommonly sad and show signs of depression, it’s important to remember that their sadness may have nothing to do with your parenting.  There are many things that can influence a teenager’s thoughts and feelings.  They can be highly influenced by friends, peers, and media they view or participate in.  Our teenagers experience traumas, they may lose a loved one, or struggle with some type of addiction. And as a parent,  you can do your best to help them by learning additional information on how to support and help your child when they are struggling.

Sometimes the best recourse for your family will be to send your teen to a beautiful, therapeutic, campus or treatment center where they can learn new coping skills while being watched over and protected by licensed professionals around the clock.  Solstice East, in North Carolina, neighbors Virginia and is known to be one of the most effective treatment centers for struggling teens. However, there are many treatment centers to consider. Here are some questions you may want to consider as you make a decision.

Residential Treatment Centers in Virginia

Residential Treatment Centers in Virginia

Checklist for Residential Treatment Center

Below is a list compiled from various sources from the Federal Trade Commission. These are some possible factors to consider:

  1. Is the center licensed by the state?
  2. What type of programs and therapy are offered?
  3. Check online reviews about the center and view comments. Note who gives the comments.
    1. In addition, check whether the center responded to negative reviews.
  4. Where is the care center located?
  5. How many teens are going to be there at the same time?
  6. Is the facility gender-mixed, or, are the sexes separated?
  7. What treatment center or centers does my mental health professional recommend?
    1. Why do they recommend those specific centers?
  8. Do they offer an academic curriculum?
  9. What is the success rate?
    1. How many have graduated from the program?
    2. What causes the early removal of previous students from the program?
    3. Are there any direct complaints against the staff?
  10. How much communication will be allowed once my teen has enrolled?
  11. What mental health issues are or are not treated?
  12. Is the facility publicly, or privately owned?
  13. Who is the person in charge of all the care?
  14. When are the registration deadlines?
  15. What kind of online presence does the center have?
    1. Do they have a professionally looking website?
    2. What social media accounts do they regularly update?
    3. Is the information online current, or is it from a few years ago?
    4. What are the overall customer reviews on and off the website?
Residential Treatment Centers

Residential Treatment Centers

After Research, Take A Tour

If you research too much and don’t take a tour, you could suffer from “paralysis by analysis.” If you are interested in a treatment center take the next step and get a guided tour to see how the treatment center feels and to better understand its atmosphere.

Below are some questions that may help you during your tour:

  • How many buildings are on the campus?
  • Are the living spaces clean and free of clutter?
  • How many teens share a bedroom?
  • Is there a gym, cafeteria, classrooms, or bathrooms?
  • Where would your teen bathe? Is it a group shower or private showers?
  • Do you see any obvious fire hazards?
  • Is it a gated / walled-off location?
  • Where are the nearest Fire Stations, Police Stations, and Hospitals?
  • Is it in a remote location or in a metropolitan area?
  • Is it located in an area prone to allergens or pollution? If so, which ones and of what kind?

Privacy

Another important aspect to consider before sending your child to a treatment center are the rigorous privacy policies the center abides by and upholds.

Remember your child’s privacy when seeking treatment for them via a residential treatment center. Your teen may want their struggles to be kept private and may have an opinion as to which people are allowed to know about their journey to mental and emotional well-being.

Which Facility is the Right One for My Teen?

After all the research, tours, and after seeking advice, it is important to make a choice for your teen.

For teenage girls that are suffering from trauma, substance abuse, and/or attachment issues, Solstice East, neighboring Virginia, would be an ideal location for them to rediscover happiness and success in their life. Solstice East is registered and licensed with the state and is one of the most effective residential treatment centers in North Carolina. This campus is located in beautiful Western North Carolina and is located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  It’s a beautiful campus in a rural area full of trees, outdoor activities, and fresh air. Your daughter will have opportunities to go hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, canoeing, and white water rafting.

In terms of physical facilities, we have the following located on our 25 acre campus itself:

  1. Large school building or Academic Center
  2. Indoor Pool
  3. Outdoor Pool
  4. Grazing land for our horses
  5. A pond
  6. Lodge where the girls sleep surrounded by numerous trees
  7. Walking trail
  8. Numerous other out-buildings: chicken coop, barn, therapy office, cabin, dorms

Please take the final step and get in contact with our admissions team by phone or by email as soon as you are ready to make the best decision for your daughter.

RTC in West Virginia

RTC in West Virginia

Australian Government Department of Social Services. (2018, May 2). Privacy, Monitoring, and Trust: The Teenage Years. In The Australian Parenting Website. Retrieved from https://raisingchildren.net.au/pre-teens/communicating-relationships/family-relationships/privacy-trust-teen-years

Federal Trade Commission. (2008, July). Residential Treatment Programs for Teens. In Consumer Information. Retrieved from https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0185-residential-treatment-programs-teens

Three Reasons Why Residential Treatment Centers for Girls Work 

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Finding the best solution for your daughter’s emotional or behavioral struggles can be a long and harrowing journey. Sometimes healing is best done out of the home environment – that’s where residential treatment centers for girls come in.

Why Residential Treatment Centers for Girls Work

1. Family Inclusion & Interaction with Your Daughter

At most residential treatment centers for girls, family is a huge part of a youth’s success. Many programs incorporate weekly calls, scheduled visits, and/or written communication to ensure that families are an active part of each child’s therapeutic experience. Communication between parents and their child is important for a child’s overall growth in the program. A program that doesn’t include the family dynamic into their design, will most likely not help your daughter reach her full potential. It is much harder for a child to succeed without the love and support of their family, therefore making it imperative that the whole family is included in the process of treatment.

2. Different Types of Therapy Being Used

If you’re looking into residential treatment centers for girls, traditional therapy has probably not been a successful solution or right fit for your child. One of the reasons residential treatment centers for girls work, is because they offer different types of therapy (CBT, Equine, Group, Family, etc.) in order to make sure each individual is successfully engaged in therapy.

They understand that every therapy doesn’t work as effectively for each individual and it’s their job to find the best fit for each student. By providing multiple forms of therapy, each individuals treatment can be tailored to offer her the best path towards future success.

3. Quality Academics

Residential treatment centers for girls work because they incorporate experienced, certified teachers employed to give students a great academic experience. Most programs make it a priority to prepare students to transition back into traditional school settings in a smooth, efficient way. Some centers provide academic programs that allow students to graduate with all the credentials they need to transition and succeed in the real world.

Solstice East can help

Solstice East is a residential treatment center for girls, ages 14 to 18, grappling with teen depression, anxiety, trauma, and other emotional or behavioral issues. We strive to help our girls lead themselves back onto a path of health and happiness.

For more information about how Solstice East, please call 828-484-9946!

Reasons to Send Your Daughter to a Residential Treatment Center for Teens

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If your daughter is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other emotional or behavioral issues, a residential treatment center for teens may be the next step for your family. As someone who has years of experience in this area, I have a unique perspective regarding how a residential treatment center for teens could possibly improve your child’s life.

Benefits of a residential treatment center for teens

Comprehensive Therapy

At a residential treatment center for teens, many types of therapies are built into the fabric of the programming in order to create a more holistic approach to treatment. This makes sure that your child is able to receive treatment in all her individual areas of struggle. It also allows her to find the most effective and beneficial treatment for her specific needs. The types of therapy used can include equine therapy, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and many others.

24/7 Supervision & Intensive Therapeutic Experience

Not only is your child being cared for 24/7, but she’s experiencing a complete, intensive therapeutic experience. In traditional therapy, therapists don’t usually get to see how their clients apply their sessions after they leave the office. In addition, the client isn’t typically able to apply what they learned in a safe, therapeutic environment. In a residential treatment center for teens, your daughter gets the full benefits of having a 24-hour, 7-days a week therapeutic experience.

Making Mistakes in a Safe Place

To move forward and work through her issues, your daughter needs to be able to make mistakes in a safe, nurturing setting that will give her the proper feedback to grow. She’s able to do this in a residential treatment center for teens. The environment is specifically designed to do this through secure facilities and trained staff.

Lifelong Skills

A residential treatment center for teens understands that you want your daughter to be able to continue to reach her potential and succeed once she moves on from the program. To do this, residential treatment centers focus on building and strengthening skills that will be useful for your daughter throughout her life–not just in the program.

Solstice East can help

Solstice East is a residential treatment center for girls, ages 14 to 18, grappling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and other emotional or behavioral problems. We strive to help our girls develop healthy habits for teens and lead themselves back onto a path of success and happiness.

 

For more information about how Solstice East can help your daughter, please call 828-484-9946.