Teens Build Social Skills at Alternative Schools
Teens today have fewer opportunities to socialize than previous generations. Young people who primarily interact with the world through a phone or laptop screen may have superficial connections with their peers, leaving them more vulnerable to isolation and loneliness. The school closures and shelter-in-place orders associated with the COVID-19 pandemic further exacerbated this problem, leading […]
Benefits of an Alternative School
Fully Individualized Attention at an Alternative School At a traditional American high school, the average class size is over 24 students. Even the best teachers struggle to help each child fully understand every concept. When those students need emotional support, educators are spread even thinner. If your teen needs one-on-one attention for academics or behavioral […]
Back to School – Helping Teens Make the Transition
Many people consider Labor Day to mark the unofficial end of summer, which means back-to-school season is in full swing. If your teen has recently started school again or you’re gearing up to begin a brand-new school year, here are some tips to smooth the path and make it less stressful. 1. Provide Reassurance A […]
Ropes Course for Confidence Building
Self-confidence is an essential ingredient in life, but it can be hard to come by in the teen years. Teens are susceptible to insecurities and peer pressure – a combination that can lead them to experiment with risky behaviors such as substance use. If your son is jeopardizing his future with drugs and alcohol, an […]
One Year of ARCH Academy
What a difference a year makes. Last March, ARCH Academy (Adolescent Recovery of Cumberland Heights) was operating on the main campus of Cumberland Heights in a state of uncertainty, much like the rest of the nation. The excitement of plans to open a brand-new premier adolescent facility, several years in the making was threatened by […]
Does My Teen Need to Go to Treatment?
Your teenager is struggling with addiction. As their parent, you want to protect them and fend off whatever obstacles stand in the way of your child having a safe and healthy life. Teenagers are normally grumpy, egotistical and demanding. They are typically so engrossed in their own lives that they ignore their schoolwork and blow […]
What to Do When School Counseling Isn’t Enough
My Teen Is In School Counseling. Why Isn’t It Working? Public and private school counseling services address substance abuse on a mostly preventative level; their resources in its treatment are limited. Because this training is not included in the curriculum to work at a school, we must ask several questions about whether this level of […]
How Alternative Schools Have Revolutionized Addiction Treatment
There are few things more frightening than learning that your child has a drug or alcohol problem. As a parent, you want your teenager to develop their independence, excel academically and stay safe – however, substance abuse is a threat to all of these goals. When you look for a solution, you may have found yourself […]