A program for troubled teens aged 12–17
The Boise Boot Camp for Teens Alternative
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Clean, comfortable, and safe accommodations
A emphasis on family involvement and support
Small-group setting ensures personalized treatment
Managing troubled teenagers
Challenges
Unruly teenagers create great stress and many challenges for parents. When parents suspect their child is engaging in risky behaviors, battling depression, or coping with other significant mental health problems, however, most make every effort to help.
Boot camps for troubled teenagers
Boot camps are a common choice for parents desperate to find help for their troubled teenagers.
Inspired by rigid military techniques, these programs emphasize strict discipline to teach teens to obey authority. However, they are not ideal for managing psychological and mental conditions, such as depression, anxiety, or adjustment disorders.
Disadvantages of boot camps for troubled teenagers
The following are several disadvantages of teen boot camps:
- These camps focus on correcting undesirable behaviors via disciplinary measures, while disregarding the psychological and emotional factors that contribute to problematic teen behavior.
- Juvenile boot camps do not cater to teenagers struggling with emotional and mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or oppositional defiant disorder.
- Boot camp programs can worsen the condition of teenagers who have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a history of trauma, resulting in deterioration of mental well-being.
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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 have significant drawbacks. Their “tough love” methods cannot address mental health struggles, past trauma, or emotional challenges. Here are some other key limitations to consider:
- Neglect of psychological history
- Failure to identify root causes
- A one-size-fits-all approach
- Minimal family involvement
- Focus on obedience over well-being
- Lack of academic support
Residential treatment as an alternative
Residential treatment goes deeper than boot camps, offering the following advantages:
- Identification of underlying mental and emotional disorders
- Examination of the social aspects of a teenager’s problems
- Resolution of the underlying causes of an adolescent’s mental health disorders, such as depression
- Individualized treatment
- Family involvement in treatment that fosters enhanced family relationships
- Development of important life skills, including emotional regulation, effective communication, and self-awareness
- Medication management
- Academic support
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Better than boot camp: Personalized and compassionate care at Avery’s House
Avery’s House provides specialized and individualized residential mental health treatment near Phoenix for teens, offering…
- A safe and nonjudgmental environment where teens feel comfortable opening up
- Highly trained, compassionate staff, including licensed therapists and teen specialists
- Treatment that identifies and addresses root causes
- Better family dynamics through intensive family involvement
- Life skills training that boosts emotional regulation, communication, self-awareness, and academic performance
- Expert medication management
- Meticulous aftercare planning and transitional support
Core features of our troubled youth programs
In all our programs, we provide reliable and effective care by integrating all essential elements to support lasting change for adolescents and their families.
Family Involvement
We encourage consistent communication and strengthened relationships between teens and their families by enhancing communication skills.
Group Therapy Sessions
Through our group therapy sessions, troubled youth form meaningful connections with peers, exchange personal experiences, and learn from one another in a nurturing setting.
Individual Counseling
Our one-on-one counseling targets the individual needs of each teen, providing effective strategies tailored to their unique challenges, difficulties, and strengths.
Evidence-Based Approaches
We use only evidence-based methods, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and family therapy.
Strengthening Skills
We teach participants coping skills, emotion regulation techniques, and relapse prevention strategies they can apply in their daily lives.
Multidisciplinary Team
Our experienced mental health team, which includes therapists, psychiatrists, and support staff, provides complete care.
Personalized Treatment
We develop treatment plans based on each teen’s specific needs, goals, and progress, ensuring the best treatment outcomes.
Back-to-Life Transition Plan
We collaborate with teens to develop an aftercare plan that supports their successful reintegration into their home, school, and community environments.
Applied Therapy Approach
Our approach emphasizes development of skills that can be applied in real-world situations by integrating therapy sessions with practice in real-world scenarios.
Avery’s House
Location: This residential treatment center is located in Boise, Idaho.
Goal: To establish an atmosphere that is caring, well-structured, and unbiased to allow residents to freely express their thoughts, emotions, and feelings.
Team members: Our staff includes highly trained therapists, nurses, mental health care specialists, and substance abuse counselors, all of whom hold valid degrees and licenses.
Academic progress: Our center provides opportunities for teenagers to continue their schoolwork and fulfill their social responsibilities while receiving treatment.
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Success and aftercare at Avery’s House
Success
Unlike boot camps for troubled teenagers in the Boise area, Avery’s House is dedicated to supporting residents in attaining long-term success.
Aftercare
Our comprehensive aftercare program offers continual individual and/or family support to ensure that each former resident successfully reintegrates into home and society.
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The help your teen needs to thrive
Take the next step at Avery’s House
No parent of a troubled teen should have to endure the stress alone. At Avery’s House, we understand the challenges of helping troubled teens get back on track toward productive and happy lives.
The traditional juvenile boot camp cannot address an adolescent’s psychological or mental health conditions. While such programs may produce obedience, they offer no long-term benefits.
In contrast, the teen residential program in Boise offered by Avery’s House treats complex mental health conditions and substance abuse with compassion and empathy, employing professionals who are committed to helping teens heal.