Archive for the ‘Troubled Teens’ Category
Posted June 13th, 2011 by Angie Filed in Child Abuse, Christian Counseling, Sexual Abuse, Troubled Teens |
Of all the issues we deal with at Trinity Teen Solutions (TTS), sexual promiscuity tops the list. Most of the teenage girls we counsel are victims of sexual abuse, a crime that tends to lend itself to a lifestyle of sexual deviance. None of this is their fault, but it’s ...
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Posted May 13th, 2011 by Jill Filed in Child Abuse, Christian Counseling, Drug Use, Parenting, Troubled Teens |
On the Wrong Path
Raising a rebellious teenage daughter is difficult enough. What’s worse is when she’s abandoned God, her Christian faith, and every principle you’ve strived to teach her. Of all the reasons parents contact us at Trinity Teen Solutions (TTS), this tops the list.
At TTS, we come face-to-face ...
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Posted March 4th, 2011 by Angie Filed in Christian Counseling, Dear Angie, Troubled Teens |
Dear Angie,
I was searching online for Christian counseling centers that cater towards teenage girls, and I was lucky enough to run across Trinity Teen Solutions’ Web site.
My husband abandoned my daughter and me several years ago; she was only three years old at the time. Since then, I’ve worked very ...
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Posted February 17th, 2011 by Jill Filed in Christian Counseling, Self Esteem, Troubled Teens |
A few years ago, as part of my duties being the Director for Trinity Teen Solutions (TTS), a Christian Residential Treatment Facility in Powell, Wyoming, I received a phone call I will never forget.
It was from a mother who home schooled her teenage daughter during the mornings, and in the ...
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Posted January 31st, 2011 by Jill Filed in Christian Counseling, Troubled Teens |
Filling the Void
Part of being a Christian-based rehabilitation program for troubled, young women is explaining life’s struggles through the eyes of God. And while our patients have been victims of every type of adversity imaginable, from divorce to rape, at the core of each is a longing for happiness.
At the ...
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Posted August 26th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Sexual Abuse, Troubled Teens |
Now what?
You loved them from the start, and you put everything into them. You once thought you knew what happiness was, but then they were born, and you realized you knew nothing. They are your very own creation…your miracle. They are your life…
And someone has stolen their innocence.
No words can ...
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Posted August 18th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Sexual Abuse, Troubled Teens |
Dear Angie,
My husband and I just found out that our neighbor has been molesting our ten-year-old daughter for the past year. Not only am I outraged, but my trust has been destroyed. I never imagined that someone so close to our family could do such a thing, and I’m finding ...
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Posted July 28th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Troubled Teens |
Dear Angie,
My ex-husband and I share joint custody of our teenage daughter, and she just revealed to me that (while spending the weekend at his house) his friend raped her. I can barely write the words, I’m so sick to my stomach. I immediately pressed charges and enrolled her in ...
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Posted July 22nd, 2010 by Angie Filed in Sexual Abuse, Troubled Teens |
Here at Trinity Teen Solutions, we work to engage the bodies, minds and spirits of young women struggling with an array of challenges. It saddens us to learn that (at the core of these challenges) is often a history of sexual abuse.
An estimated 90 percent of our girls have ...
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Posted June 10th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Depression, Troubled Teens |
Most of us experience times when we need help to deal with problems and issues that cause us emotional distress. When you are having a problem or dilemma that is making you feel overwhelmed, you may benefit from the assistance of an experienced, trained professional. Professional counselors and therapists offer ...
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Posted May 27th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Troubled Teens |
There is no singular cause of depression among teenagers, and symptoms can vary from one adolescent to another.
Before diagnosing a teenager with depression, it’s important to recognize the physiological changes occurring within his or her body. The maturation process is marked by an influx of hormones, which contribute to the ...
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Posted May 13th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Anxiety, Troubled Teens |
The teenage years are marked by passionate emotions and impulsiveness, also known as “growing pains.” But what if your teen seems to display too much of these behaviors? Is there something else at play?
There’s a possibility of undiagnosed Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Read on to ...
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Posted April 29th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Troubled Teens |
The teen years are all about self discovery, part of which involves making new friends. And while it’s normal and healthy for teenagers to expand their social circle, what should parents do when bad influences enter their child’s life?
On one hand, parents can look the other way, thereby evading an ...
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Posted April 8th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Troubled Teens |
Dear Angie,
As I’m writing this, my husband of twenty years and I are in the process of divorcing. We’ve tried everything, including couples counseling, but it seems we’re no longer able to live together.
We have a fifteen-year-old daughter, and she’s not handling the divorce very well. Ever ...
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Posted March 30th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Troubled Teens |
Contact: Angie Woodward FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Phone: 307.645.3384
Email: admissions@trinityteensolutions.com
Website: http://www.TrinityTeenSolutions.com
Powell, Wyoming, March 30, 2010 – Typically, the focus for at-risk individuals tends to fall on children, teens and adults who require help with addictions and other issues. Young adults, however, have been largely left out of the equation. Now, Wyoming-based Trinity ...
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Posted January 28th, 2010 by Angie Filed in Anxiety, Depression, Troubled Teens |
Every human feels anxiety on occasion; it is a part of life. All of us know what it is like to feel worry, nervousness, fear, and concern. We feel nervous when we have to give a speech, go for a job interview, or walk into our boss’s office for the ...
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Posted December 10th, 2009 by Angie Filed in Self Esteem, Troubled Teens |
Every parent wants their child to feel self assured and confident, and for good reason. Sex and drug usage among teenagers has skyrocketed in recent years, and very few parents are prepared for it. When the issue hits home, it’s often too late to fix the situation.
The problem is especially ...
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Posted November 27th, 2009 by Angie Filed in Adopting Children, Troubled Teens |
Adoption is a beautiful thing. What better gift can a person give than a happy, stable home to grow up in? It’s a selfless act and the ultimate display of love for another human being.
But like anything in life, adoption has its ups and downs. Children who were adopted are ...
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Posted November 12th, 2009 by Angie Filed in Teens Sexting, Troubled Teens |
Teens and Technology Part 2: Monitor your teenage daughter’s behavior
If you read Part 1: "Is Your Teen Girl Sexting," you know by now that technology can be both good and bad, especially when it comes to our youth. In particular, you learned about “sexting” – a slang term used ...
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Posted October 29th, 2009 by Angie Filed in Self Esteem, Teens Sexting, Troubled Teens |
Thanks to the Internet and other technological advancements, people no longer have to wait to communicate or gather information. Anything and everything is readily available with the click of a mouse, great news for today’s fast-paced society.
But what would you do if someone told you they found sexy (or nude) ...
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Posted October 2nd, 2009 by Angie Filed in Troubled Teens |
It seems like only yesterday when she was your little girl. She needed you for everything from combing her hair to wiping her tears, and you loved every second of it. Nowadays, however, things are very different.
That sweet little girl has grown into an independent (and often distant) teen girl, ...
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