Developing Self Confidence... At Triumph Youth Services our goal is to teach and counsel each our students in a way that will help them develop self confidence. We want it to be authentic which takes time and hard work on the part of the student. When they can look back and see their progress in our program, this begins to happen. When we see Students who are not self-confident depending…
Triumph Youth ServicesMarch 14, 2014
Sportsmanship is Essential... We encourage our Students to work as a team, not only in sports but in everyday tasks. They learn to respect people who may or may not share the same opinions. They develop life skills that will benefit them right now as they are working their program but also in future endeavors. Our Students enjoy bonding with one another while they are learning to function in society…
Triumph Youth ServicesMarch 13, 2014
Succeeding with Learning Disabilities (LD) There are no cures for Learning Disabilities. Children and teens that experience Learning Disabilities can be taught ways to compensate and be successful in life. What are Learning Disabilities? The Federal Special Education Law, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides the following definition: Specific Learning Disability means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using…
Triumph Youth ServicesMarch 10, 2014
Does your Son suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?(PTSD) Many people have a hard time recognizing PTSD. Listed below is an example of some of the symptoms. These symptoms are often grouped into three main categories (web MD) Reliving: People with PTSD repeatedly relive the ordeal through thoughts and memories of the trauma. These may include flashbacks, hallucinations, and nightmares. They also may feel great distress when certain things remind…
Triumph Youth ServicesMarch 4, 2014
Treating Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)... What is Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)? Reactive Attachment Disorder is a mental health disorder in which a child does not have his/her basic needs for affection, nurturing and comfort met. As a result, loving and caring attachments with others are not developed. Adolescents that suffer from RAD have the false belief that they are not capable of being loved. They will seem charming and helpless…
Triumph Youth ServicesMarch 3, 2014