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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
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Dog Training

DOG TRAINING Dog training is a valuable asset to the recovery we offer at Triumph Youth Services. Throughout the dog training program, the boys learn TONS about themselves and their abilities  They grow to love the dogs and gain a personal understanding of the retriever's struggles as it grows and develops into a world class hunting dog. Through this bond they learn to better handle their own personal struggles and how to grow and develop into a positive and productive member of society. The dog training…
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November 28, 2012
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Entitled Youth

Entitled Youth Are we raising our kids to be entitled?  Here at Triumph Youth Services we deal with entitlement issues from the boy's we work with more and more each year.  We have also noticed that many of our younger staff members are becoming more and more entitled.  Entitlement, especially in adolescents will pose many problems in regards to future progress.  Entitlement not only slows down and/or interrupts progress, but I…
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November 27, 2012
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Is Your Son Suffering from Teen Depression?

Teen Depression   Teenage depression isn't just bad moods or an occasional lashing out, it is a serious problem that impacts every aspect of a teen’s life. Teen depression can lead to problems at home, school, drug abuse, self-loathing, even violence or suicide. But as a concerned parent, teacher, or friend, there are many ways you can help. Talking about the problem and offering support can go a long way…
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November 26, 2012