What is a Suicidal Ideation? Suicidal Ideation is a medical term meaning thoughts about or an unusual preoccupation with how to kill oneself. According to the Center for Disease Control, suicide is the third leading cause of death among teenagers. Over 1,500 teens kill themselves each year In 1998, there were 1,520 suicides among 13-18 year olds Approximately 1 in 12 high school students say they have made a suicide…
LindsayFebruary 14, 2023
What is Teen Depression? Teen Depression is a mental health disorder that is characterized by abnormally low moods that persist for two or more weeks. Depression prevents individuals from functioning normally in their day-to-day activities. Although a depressive episode may last only a few weeks, teen depression often lasts much longer. There are as many misconceptions about Teen Depression as there are about teenagers in general. Yes, the teen years…
LindsayFebruary 9, 2023
What is Sexual Abuse? Child Sexual Abuse is characterized by an adult or older adolescent using a child for any form of sexual contact or sexual activity. Effects of Sexual Abuse Loss of self esteem Feelings of guilt Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Nightmares, sleep problems Separation anxiety Suicidal behavior Distorted view of sex Withdrawal and difficulty trusting adults Alcohol or drug abuse Treatment for victims of Sexual Abuse is typically Cognitive…
LindsayFebruary 7, 2023
We believe it is vitally important for our students to learn, understand and appreciate the importance of work ethic, and be able to apply it to their lives. Our “Work Hard Play Hard” philosophy helps us to achieve this goal. We implement this through charity, meaningful community service, school work, therapy/program assignments, chores and apprenticeships/employment. After working hard it is equally important to Play Hard. We provide community services projects…
LindsayFebruary 4, 2023
Therapy Models We attribute our success at Triumph Youth Services to consistent programming, compassionate staff and an intensive individual and group therapy model. All aspects of the Triumph Youth Services program have been created to be therapeutic in nature. Triumph Youth Services Clinicians find that an eclectic approach works best. Specifically a combination of Evidence Based Therapy including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered Therapy (CCT), Rational Emotive…
LindsayFebruary 2, 2023