Lighter Side of TYSTYS Blog

Dedication pays off…

Dedication pays off... Here at Triumph Youth Services we have the philosophy 'Work Hard - Play Hard' and it has been very effective in motivating our Students. When we take a new student in,  they have a program that they are responsible for working. We believe in a non punitive environment which is controlled and measured through our Positive Peer Culture program where students work together as a group and…
Triumph Youth Services
June 9, 2014
TYS Blog

Retriever Therapy…

Retriever Therapy... We have another kind of Champion here at Triumph... Our retriever program is highly effective in teaching discipline, self worth and treating behavior problems. This is a highly therapeutic process in which youth must be approved by Triumph Youth Services Clinicians and administration to participate. Teaching these dogs takes an extreme amount of patience and compassion. The students learn various life skills from this program including, positive recreation,…
Triumph Youth Services
June 6, 2014
TYS Blog

Bipolar Disorder…

Bipolar Disorder   What is Bipolar Disorder? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Bipolar Disorder is when a person has unusual mood changes; feeling very happy and more active than usual (manic) or feeling very sad and much less active than normal (depression). These mood swings are typically dramatic and unpredictable. Bipolar Disorder is often referred to as a manic-depressive illness. Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder is often reserved…
Triumph Youth Services
June 5, 2014
TYS Blog

Trouble with Authority…

Trouble with Authority... As our children grow and mature they begin to question authority. Teenagers are trying to become independent and as a result question the demands placed upon them. They do not like the limits placed on their freedom. Pushing against authority has its purpose in allowing the teen to explore their environment and see where the absolute boundaries lie. So when does this behavior become a problem? Questioning…
Triumph Youth Services
June 4, 2014
TYS Blog

Our Young Adult Program…

Our Young Adult Program... HELPING YOUNG ADULTS AGES 18-21 Many young adults struggle with: Drug and or Alcohol Addiction Self Esteem Lack of Motivation Entitlement, No Work Ethic Trouble with the law Internet Addiction Divorce Issues Adoption Issues Anger Management Mood Disorders and much more Many young adults come to Triumph credit deficient and need to graduate high school. Others come in wanting to attend college, join the military, learn…
Triumph Youth Services
June 2, 2014