A little about our Residential treatment Center... Triumph Youth Services is a first class Adolescent Male Residential Treatment Center for troubled teenage boys ages 12-17 and young adult males ages 18-20. Our Triumph Youth Services mission, “Building individuals of truth, integrity and accountability who inspire faith in a Higher Power and are leaders in a quest for excellence,” empowers us to help troubled teenage boys and their families in making…
Triumph Youth ServicesSeptember 13, 2014
Treatment for Sexual Abuse... Treatment for victims of Sexual Abuse is typically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in both individual and group settings. Focusing on the trauma using CBT is the treatment approach used most often and is designed to provide a safe environment to discuss and overcome the traumatic experience. Using the CBT approach teaches coping skills, body safety skills, impulse control, healthy sexuality and works through feelings of shame.…
Triumph Youth ServicesSeptember 11, 2014
Internet and Computer Addiction What is Internet and Computer Addiction? American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM-IV will include Internet-use Disorder as a mental illness “recommended for further study” in May 2013. The general description of Internet and Computer Addiction is the compulsive need and excessive use of computer, smartphones and tablets that interferes with daily activities. Warning Signs Losing track of time or lying…
Triumph Youth ServicesSeptember 9, 2014
Bullying and Aggression in Teens What is Bullying? According to the American Psychological Association, Bullying is a form of aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or discomfort. Bullying can take the form of physical contact, words or more subtle actions. The bullied individual typically has trouble defending him or herself and does nothing to “cause” the bullying. What is Aggression? Merriam-Webster defines aggression…
Triumph Youth ServicesSeptember 5, 2014
Drug or Alcohol Abuse in Teens What is Drug Abuse? Drug Abuse is the improper or excessive use or misuse of a substance. It is portrayed by a destructive pattern that affects daily living and causes problems at home, school, work, with friends, with the law, etc. General Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse Sudden change in behavior Withdrawal from the family Lying Changes in sleep pattern; awake for…
Triumph Youth ServicesSeptember 3, 2014