Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a popular technique used for behavioral modification. It focuses on helping teens recognize that they have the internal motivation to change. It uses a variety of techniques to assist teens in overcoming ambivalence and taking the right steps toward behavioral modification. It can help them overcome peer pressure and self-doubt. This …

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Teen Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a popular mental health treatment approach that uses practices like mindfulness to help teens regulate their emotions. Emotional dysregulation causes teens to feel emotions more intensely and frequently. If left unmanaged, emotional dysregulation can impair your teen’s life. If your teen is struggling with managing their feelings, DBT may …

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Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a unique mental health treatment approach that comprises four main principles: mindfulness, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and emotional regulation. Let’s take a closer look at interpersonal effectiveness. If you want more information on this unique treatment approach, contact NexStep Teen Academy today. We will guide you through our services and …

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Whenever you experience distressing thoughts, your first instinct may be to tell yourself to stop thinking about such things. This behavior can be described as “thought-stopping.” As your teen goes through adolescence, they may be at risk of developing negative thought patterns. As a result, your teen may begin experiencing distressing thoughts that can be …

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One factor that contributes to the success of teen behavioral health treatment is family involvement. Family plays a crucial role in ensuring teens feel supported, understood, and loved. When family members are positive and supportive, therapy can do wonders for a teen’s overall well-being. Family involvement is essential because parents understand their children better than …

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Teen dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is a treatment approach developed in the 1980s that equips teens with emotional regulation skills to help them manage difficult feelings that come with problems like borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more. If your teen is struggling with emotional management, you should consider a treatment program that offers …

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Drug use among young adults is a growing concern, making teen substance abuse prevention necessary. While vaping devices may seem less severe, studies have established that they can lead to nicotine addiction and make teenagers more susceptible to other drugs. Vaping can, therefore, act as a gateway to experimenting with stronger drugs.  To safeguard teenagers’ …

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Mental health treatment is often broken down into two categories: inpatient and outpatient. Partial Hospitalization Programs, popularly known as PHPs, are the highest level of outpatient mental health treatment available in the United States. A teen PHP program is designed for teens whose needs would not allow them to be enrolled in a residential treatment program. …

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Teen emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to one’s emotions in a balanced manner. It is very crucial for teens in academic settings. Emotional regulation can help your teen deal with academic pressure, such as maintaining focus in class or dealing with exam anxiety. When your teen effectively manages their emotions, they …

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