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Peer Pressure

Peer Pressure   "Peer pressure,” I think is a concern for every parent.  Hoping that your child will not be easily led by others and go along with whatever they do.   The temptations will be alcohol, drugs, and many, many other things.  I want to be able to help my child stand up for what they know is right and not give into peer pressure.  I don’t know why our…
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December 5, 2012
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The importance of AFTERCARE

The importance of AFTERCARE It seems like I, along with our Triumph Youth Services clinicians, administrators, educators, etc., spend a lot of time and energy explaining to our youth and their parents the importance of actually completing and even graduating the residential treatment program here at Triumph Youth Services.  Completing all of the steps necessary to advance to the next phase of life after residential treatment is critical for ultimate…
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December 4, 2012
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ODD Does my teen have a choice?

ODD, Does my teen have a choice? Raising my children to be productive members of their community is a goal that is important to me as a mother. Being a parent of three teenagers is a daily full time job that brings a lot of happiness and fun, but also delivers a healthy helping of frustration and disappointment. I believe it is human nature to want to "pass the buck" and blame others for the poor…
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December 3, 2012
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Adopting a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Adopting a Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) We adopted a child (teenager) 11 years ago and went through a lot of heart ache and many issues all related to RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder).  As a parent with a young adult with this disorder, I have learned this isn't something you have to do on your own. Triumph Youth Service can help make changes within your family and your son. Triumph has therapists who specialize…
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November 30, 2012
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Great Persons are Able To Do Great Kindness

Great Persons are Able To Do Great Kindness Miguel de Cervantes quoted, "Great persons are able to do great kindness." Through our version of Positive Peer Culture (PPC) here at Triumph we are able to witness great young men do great kindness.  This is accomplished by demanding greatness instead of demanding obedience.  This is also accomplished by encouraging, as well as showing kindness instead of selfishness.  Our boy's may start out…
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November 29, 2012