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Camps near Ames, IA for teens and pre-teens struggling to find their identity in the world

When teenagers are struggling to find their place in the world, they attempt to re-learn how to act, behave, and even dress. Boys and girls just want to fit in somewhere, so they redefine themselves.  The problem is that they look to other teens to teach them.  The issues is, "what if the group they look to are "troubled" or "rebellious" toward authority (especially parental authority)?  The truth is that the world of a teenager is a rough place at all the times.  In the world of a a teenage boy or girl there is very little positive cooperation from peers; there is very little kindness, humility, accountability, or other positive behavioral qualities amongst peers.  Being a teen is very difficult, and its like the "blind leading the blind".  If your child has been caught up in a bad crowd, and is heading in the wrong direction, a specialty camp for troubled teens might be the answer.  Especially if the camp is an early intervention short-term program that is followed with an aftercare program (must include the entire family).    We can help you find the perfect affordable solution.

Most of the troubled youth need strong guidance, structure and discipline, therapy, and the discovery of natural consequences of behavior.  Short-term specialty camps near Ames, IA might do the trick. In order to become "untroubled" teens need to take responsibility for their choices and hold themselves accountable.  Specialty camps for troubled kids are designed for this purpose.  Specialty camps are short-term programs for kids who are just beginning to spiral out of control.  The camps teach young people to be responsible and accountable (these are life skills that need to be taught and developed) and their lives magically get much better. However, these specialty camps are not long-term solutions. Therefore, we recommend a good aftercare program in Ames, IA to follow the specialty camp.

 

 

Are there specialty camps in Ames, IA for "special needs" kids?

The best specialty camps for teens and pre-teens provide intensive therapy for special needs kids.  Additionally, these camps provide academic support and family therapy.  These camps are typically short-term programs and are best when combined with a powerful aftercare treatment program.  The aftercare is needed to solidify the improvements achieved through the camp.  Aftercare is usually needed to make the behavioral changes gained permanent - internalized changes. Traditionally after returning from a specialty camp a teen shows dramatic signs of improvement. But to avoid reverting back to the negative behavior aftercare is highly recommended.

Famous QuotesWhy did I write? Because I found life unsatisfactory. Tennessee Williams Life is a long lesson in humility. Remember how it was when we kissed? Armfuls and armfuls of light thrown right at us. A rope dropping down from the sky. How can the word love and the word life even fit in the mouth? Jandy Nelson

Famous QuotesAnd were an epitaph to be my story I'd have a short one ready for my own. I would have written of me on my stone: I had a lover's quarrel with the world. Robert Frost If you dont like the road youre walking, start paving another one. Dolly Parton

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Teen Violence
www.restoretroubledteens.com/teen-violence.html
Violence plays a major roll in the death of troubled teenagers. The leading cause of death in troubled teens is accidents, most of which are car accidents;
The Misunderstood Troubled Teen
www.restoretroubledteens.com/how-being-misunderstood-can-lead-to-isolation-in-troubled-teens.html
In some cases, how being misunderstood can lead to isolation, is an issue for troubled teens who seek out the programs at C.A.R.E.
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Restore Troubled Teens (RESTORE) represents a consortium of therapeutic schools programs that have the goal to help troubled teens overcome a wide variety of issues from which many of today's adolescents suffer. We work with families of teens who are struggling with emotional, psychological and behavioral problems that require a residential setting to effectively treat these issues. Mood disorders (depression, bipolar, suicidal thoughts), anxiety, sexual addictions, eating disorders, adoption issues, substance abuse and addiction, various learning disabilities, ADD & ADHD, oppositional defiance, attachment disorders, psychosexual disorders, and PTSD are some of the more common issues that are treated by RESTORE recommended schools. Serving families from all 50 States.