A kinder, more effective path than boot camps
The Phoenix Boot Camp for Teens Alternative
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Therapeutic healing, not harsh discipline
A family-focused approach, not isolation
We help teens build lasting change, not quick fixes
Rethinking the teen boot camp approach
Feeling hopeless about your troubled teen? You’re likely exploring every option, even teen boot camps in Phoenix. But are boot camps truly the most effective path to lasting healing?
Before you decide, learn why Avery’s House offers a more compassionate and effective approach to helping teens with severe behavioral health problems.
How effective are teen boot camp programs?
Research suggests the answer is concerning. A 2010 review study found that teen boot camps are often ineffective at reducing long-term behavioral problems and can even worsen a teen’s underlying mental health condition. Their rigid, military-style discipline focuses on surface behavior control, not the deeper emotional and psychological issues driving your teen’s struggles.
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Why don’t traditional boot camps solve a troubled teen’s problems?
Traditional juvenile boot camps aim to eliminate rebellious behavior and build respect for authority through discipline, unquestioning obedience, aggressive confrontations, and rigid structure.
While this approach may work for some teens who need strict structure or are engaging in minor delinquent behavior, it is often ineffective for teens with severe mental health challenges.
Treating complex mental health challenges
A main criticism of teen boot camps is that they ignore the root psychological and emotional causes of problematic behavior, which makes them less effective at treating teens with complex mental health struggles, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and oppositional-defiant disorder.
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What are the limitations of a boot camp for teens?
Boot camps may seem like a quick fix for behavioral issues, but they come with significant drawbacks. Importantly, their “tough love” methods often fail to address deep root causes, such as mental health struggles, past trauma, or emotional challenges. Here are some other key limitations to consider:
- Inadequate handling of mental health issues
- Neglect of a teen’s psychological history
- Failure to address root causes
- A one-size-fits-all approach
- Minimal family involvement
- Emphasis on obedience over well-being
- Lack of academic support
Help your teen find joy again
Seeing a child unhappy is a painful experience for any parent. You want your teen to not only function better day to day but rediscover happiness and thrive. We understand, and we can help. Consider Avery’s House, a therapeutic environment that fosters healthier behaviors, emotional growth, and long-term psychological well-being.
Personalized and compassionate care at Avery’s House
Avery’s House offers personalized residential mental health treatment for teens. Here are a few aspects of our program that makes it better than the teen boot camps in the area:
- Ours is a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where teens feel comfortable opening up and being vulnerable
- We have highly trained, compassionate staff, including licensed therapists, clinicians, and teen mental health specialists
- We identify and addresses the root causes of each child’s mental health condition
- We improve family dynamics by involving the entire family in treatment
- Our program teaches life skills that boost emotional regulation, communication, self-awareness, and academic performance
- Beyond therapy, we offers medication management and academic support
- Our program includes aftercare planning and transitional support to ensure a smooth transition back to eevryday life
Residential treatment may be ideal if your child…
- Recently completed or is about to leave an inpatient or hospital psych stabilization program.
- Previously tried outpatient programs (PHP or IOP levels) but needs more structure and support.
- Needs a temporary break from their current home, school, and/or social life to fully focus on recovery.
Is Avery’s House boot camp alternative the right fit for your teen?
Watching your teen struggle, you may feel unsure how to help. You want to do more than “fix” their troubling behavior; you want to equip them with the skills and resiliency they need to overcome challenges and achieve lifelong success and happiness. You also want to understand and connect with them better so that you can strengthen your relationship and be an ongoing source of support. As you settle on a solution, you’re probably wondering, Am I doing enough? Am I making the right choice? We can help ease your mind.
We understand what you’re going through, and we want to help. In our free, no-pressure consultation we’ll
- Listen to your story: We’ll take the time to truly understand what your teen is going through.
- Discuss a variety of options: We’ll suggest solutions that align with your family’s goals, whether they’re pursued with us or through another resource.
- Provide actionable next steps: We’ll help you develop a clear plan for moving forward with confidence.
Your child’s well-being is our top priority. Whether or not you choose to work with us, you’ll leave our consultation with a clearer understanding of your teen’s needs and the steps you can take to support them.
Speak with a teen counselorTherapeutic services included
Recognizing the importance of maintaining academic progress and social connections during treatment, we offer evidence-based services that support teens in meeting school responsibilities and keeping or healing connections with family and friends. The following are some of the services we provide:
- Individual therapy sessions
- Case management
- Experiential therapies
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Art therapy
- Music therapy
- Community-based activities
- Family therapy
- Trauma-informed care
- LGBTQ allyship
Want to learn more about the services we offer?
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Lena Moses
Director of Community Relations
We accept insurance
We work with most major insurance providers to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Let’s check to see if your provider will cover your teen’s treatment.