Prosper Residential Treatment for Teen Attachment Disorder

DOES YOUR TEEN SUFFER FROM AN ATTACHMENT DISORDER?

Traumatic experiences can hinder development in young children resulting in persistent behavioral and mental health × Mental health
Mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”1 It is estimated that only about 17% of U.S adults are considered to be in a state of optimal mental health. The mental health in teenage boys and girls is a crucial issue and concern for parents. Teens, for a variety of reasons, tend to struggle with mental health more than adults or children who have not yet reached their teens. This is because of the turbulent time that comes with adolescence and the individual teen's inability to cope with said turbulence. Parents of troubled teens who struggle with mental health issues, actually have a plethora of treatment options to choose from. The type of treatment option that best fits the individual teen, greatly depends on the individual teens mental health issues.
issues that last well into the teen years and even adulthood. This hindered development results in an individual who is less mature than peers × Peers
Peers /peer/ Peers are the people of which a person associates. Peers have a strong influence on person’s thoughts, actions, and will also play a key part in how a person develops and will determine who a person will become. Peers always have an influence but occur especially in a person’s youth. Parents should make it a priority to inform children of how important their peer group is on them. Discussions about this topic can help to prevent children from choosing friends that could lead them down dangerous paths. Peers who involve themselves in negative behaviors will begin to oppose school and parents and can also influence others in the peer group to do the same. It is important to support the finding of positively influential peers for children. However, peers can also help uplift others to strive to become better and want success. Those are the peers you should surround yourself with and also your children.
of the same age. As such, problematic behavior can result from impulsive decision-making and destructive behavior stemming from a strong need to be in control.

Additionally, teens with an attachment disorder may fail to display an appropriate level of empathy.  These problems can lead to abnormal social interactions and difficulty maintaining relationships. Even when a relationship is developed, it may consist of inappropriate emotional and sexual behavior as the teen tries to establish control of the situation.

Prosper’s staff of experienced and skilled clinical providers understands just how painful and frustrating it can be for a family trying to cope with a teenager who exhibits such behaviors. That’s why we offer comprehensive, creative, and compassionate services based on the unique needs of your child, helping him or her to reach their individual goals.

INHIBITED TYPE VS DISINHIBITED TYPE: SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Teens with attachment disorder can exhibit several signs and symptoms that are polar extremes presenting as either inhibited type or disinhibited type. Some of these include:

Inhibited type:

• Limited ability to show joy and happiness
• Unexplained fearfulness, sadness, or irritability with parents or caregivers
• Problems with anger or temper
• Doesn’t seek comfort from parents
• Responds poorly to being comforted by a caregiver or parent
• Seems detached or withdrawn
• Rejects relationships with everyone

Disinhibited type:

• Approaches unfamiliar adults inappropriately
• Exhibits attention-seeking behavior from anyone
• Displays childish behavior inappropriate to their age
• Isn’t cautious with strangers
• Lacks boundaries

If your teen exhibits troubling behavior and difficulty building healthy, appropriate relationships, Prosper’s residential care and therapy × Therapy
n.noun ther·a·py Therapy is a treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder or disease. Therapy generally consists of two kinds: medical and psychotherapy. Medical therapies treat diseases of the human body such as cancer. Psychotherapies treat the mind of therapeutically or emotionally damaged individuals. Different Types of Psychotherapy: - Psychoanalytic Therapy - Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy - Group Therapy - Behavior modification - Biofeedback - Collaborative therapy - Family therapy - Marriage counseling - Music therapy - Parent management training - Relationship counseling - Social Therapy - Systemic therapy - Therapeutic community - Twelve-step programs - Wilderness therapy Therapy for troubled teens has become an increasingly popular opportunity for troubled adolescents today. Therapies are offered at many services for troubled teens such as, wilderness therapy programs, residential treatment programs and boarding schools for troubled youth. The most effective type of therapy greatly depends on the individual teen and what psychological and emotional issues the particular adolescent struggles with.
in Montana can help treat your teen’s mental and behavioral health issues.

When a teenager experiences attachment issues, they’ve more than likely suffered some sort of trauma in their lives, often physical abuse × Abuse
Abuse /a·buse/ Abuse is defined as the improper usage or treatment of an entity, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit. Abuse can come in many forms, such as physical or verbal maltreatment, injury, assault, violation, rape, unjust practices: crimes or other types of aggression. Abuse is a negative and real threat that many people face. Child abuse is a problem that is continually occurring. The main types of child abuse are physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglecting. When these types of abuse occur in a home, they often go unnoticed. The stress and fear of the abuse will usually cause the victim to remain quite about the problem. It is a difficult problem to find out and assess, but there are solutions. It is important that people are aware of signs of abuse. They may include unexplained injuries, changes in behavior, fear of going home, changes in eating and sleeping and lack of personal care or hygiene.
or neglect. This impacts their ability to form loving relationships with their parents or caregivers.

Parents or caregivers of teens with attachment disorders typically suffer for many years along with their child. Even worse, hope for change often feels impossible. The heartache from not being able to connect with your child can be crushing. But with the perfect balance of counseling × Counseling
coun·sel·ing The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines counseling as the provision of assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional. Counseling can come in many different forms. These forms include, but are not limited to, child development, eating disorder, substance abuse, rehabilitation, mental health and educational counseling. The type of counseling needed for an individual depends on the type of issues or problems he/she happens to be facing. Counseling Troubled Youth Counseling offers hope to all kinds of troubled youth. Teens who struggle with personality disorders, emotional trauma, psychological disorders and/or learning disabilities, are all great candidates for counseling. These types of teens are often times, in desperate need for some type of counseling, and if some form of counseling is not achieved, are at high risk of fateful, dire consequences. These consequences may include drug addiction, imprisonment, or in some cases, even death.
, therapy, and support × Support
Support / sup·port/ n. Noun Support is defined as the act or instance of supporting; serve as a foundation for something else. Support can be given to many different ways. Through the encouragement to perform and progress and also through being there for someone who needs help. Support is usually shown through family and peers but can come from anywhere from support centers, rehab centers, and treatment centers. Without a support, confidence would be very difficult to find. Support is key to getting through trials and problems. The ability to have someone that is supporting you and encouraging you to move forward and progress is important to growth and change. Especially with youth, that as they are trying to find out who they are that they feel supported in all of their doings. This is important because as support and encouragement is shown the youth feel confident to become the best they can be.
, teens with attachment disorders can experience significant healing that helps them to better connect with their family and loved ones.

RESIDENTIAL CARE AT THE PROSPER TREATMENT CENTER IN BEAUTIFUL TROY, MONTANA

At Prosper, our team of clinically trained professionals work with many teens and their families struggling with behavioral and mental health issues. We have seen firsthand how the right approach to attachment disorder treatment can bring families back together by working closely with our clients to develop healthy, long-term strategies in a safe, supportive setting.