TYS Blog

Succeeding with Learning Disabilities…

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 Services
March 10, 2014
TYS Blog

Does your Son suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?

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 Services
March 4, 2014
TYS Blog

Treating Reactive Attachment Disorder…

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 Services
March 3, 2014
TYS Blog

Coping with Anxiety Disorder…

Coping with Anxiety... We can help. What is an Anxiety Disorder? Wikipedia defines Anxiety Disorder is a group of disorders characterized by excessive worrying, uneasiness, apprehension and fear about future uncertainties based on either real or imagined events. An Anxiety Disorder exists when the excessive feelings begin to interfere with everyday life such as: school, work or relationships with others. Many Anxiety Disorders start in children and teens. Some anxiety…
Triumph Youth Services
February 25, 2014
TYS Blog

Accountability…

Accountability... I have been a foster Parent on and off for over fifteen years. I get asked many questions from parents that have teenagers who are struggling. The bottom line is they need to be held accountable for their actions and the problems they are causing within your family or community. I believe if your child is stealing, being physically abusive and destructive of property or using substances, you have…
Triumph Youth Services
February 17, 2014