A loving and compassionate approach to treatment
The Phoenix Boot Camp for Teens Alternative
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Clean, comfortable, and safe accommodations
A strong focus on family participation and support
Small-group setting guarantees personalized attention
Rethinking the teen boot camp approach
When your child’s behavior becomes so problematic that you feel helpless despite your best efforts, you’ll consider every possible option to help them. In an act of desperation, you may even consider sending them to a boot camp for teens.
Teen boot camp programs, known for their aggressive and rigid military-style discipline, however, may not be the best solution for a teenager dealing with severe behavioral health issues. Their approach can actually worsen a child’s condition. Alternative programs that address the underlying causes of a teenager’s condition rather than just manage surface behaviors are a better choice. Our alternative emphasizes understanding, empathy, and personal growth to create lasting positive change.
Why traditional boot camps may not solve your 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 issues. 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 disorders, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and oppositional-defiant disorder.
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Key limitations of a boot camp for teens
Boot camps may seem like a quick fix for behavioral issues, but they come with significant drawbacks. Here are some key limitations to consider:
- Inadequate handling of mental health issues
- Neglect of a teen’s psychological history
- Failure to address the root causes of mental health conditions
- A one-size-fits-all approach
- Minimal family involvement
- Emphasis on obedience over well-being
- Lack of academic support
Teen residential treatment
To optimize outcomes, consider a more personalized solution that will address your teen’s individual needs. One such approach is the comprehensive residential treatment program at Avery’s House, which provides a therapeutic environment that fosters healthier behaviors, emotional growth, and 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
Teen 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.
Therapeutic services included
Recognizing the importance of maintaining academic progress and social connections during treatment, we offer various 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?
(855) 506-1906
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.