7 Habits of Effective Teens

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens–Be Proactive

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens--Be Proactive The first and foundational habit in 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens--be proactive.  Sean Covey states that being proactive is the key to unlocking all the other habits and that's why it comes first. "...there are two types of people in this world--the proactive and the reactive--those who take responsibility for their lives and those who blame; those who make it happen and…
Lindsay
May 11, 2016
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Life skills for troubled youth

Life skills for troubled youth At Triumph, we work extremely hard to prepare our youth for a successful future. Part of this process is teaching them valuable life skills. A life skill group is held daily to discuss the skill that is being worked on for that week. Our staff gives feedback to the students to help them see what area of the skill needs improvement. Some of the life skills we…
Lindsay
May 8, 2016
Triumph Interview Series

Troubled teens. An interview series.

Troubled teens.  An interview series. Over the next few months we'll be posting an interview series from some of the boys who have been through the Triumph program as well as some of their parents.  The hope is to show what impact getting treatment can have for troubled teens as well as provide some hope and encouragement for the boys and their parents who are looking for help and hope…
Lindsay
May 6, 2016
7 Habits of Effective Teens

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens–Personal Bank accounts

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens--Personal bank accounts In an earlier post, we talked about the importance of the book "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" in the Triumph program and why we're highlighting various aspects of the book.   Sean Covey states "Before you'll ever win in the public arenas of life, you must first win the private battles within yourself.  All change begins with you."  He goes…
Lindsay
May 3, 2016
Lighter Side of TYS

Activities this week

Some of the things the boys have been up to this week. Community service at the Family Support Center.  Community service is a big part of the Triumph program. Release your grudge group fireside. A field trip for Triumph Academy.  Learning about wind tunnels!
Lindsay
April 29, 2016