In order to aid in the treatment of several mental health disorders, the American Psychological Association has defined the best first lines of treatment. We at The Academy at Sisters understand the importance of a consistent philosophical approach to changing at-risk behaviors and use a cognitive behavioral therapy model which follows evidence-based validated best practices.… Continue reading American Psychological Association’s Best First Line Treatment Options
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Learning Communication: Offering and Accepting Feedback
Often people choose not to offer feedback even though it would be useful in communicating with others. Instead, they avoid or overlook confrontations. They don’t want to make waves, or out of a lack of concern, don’t want to get involved. Even though we may not be aware of it, we are all capable of… Continue reading Learning Communication: Offering and Accepting Feedback
Impulsive Behaviors and Sudden Decisions
The Teen-age years are a time for erratic behaviors, making mistakes and what some call ‘impulsive’ behaviors. Some of these decisions show up as uncontrolled energy, distractions (lack of concentration) and moment by moment changing ideas about what we want, where will we go today, with whom, etc. It is also associated with frequent irritability… Continue reading Impulsive Behaviors and Sudden Decisions
Feeling Good About Yourself
What is your most valuable possession? No, it’s not your stereo, your bicycle, your stamp collection or anything else that money can buy. It is your SELF – your good opinion about yourself. SELF is the feeling inside that says, “I really like myself!” Developing self helps you face whatever life throws at you. Many… Continue reading Feeling Good About Yourself
Anger and Self Talk
Self-talk is that “little voice inside your head”. It is what you tell yourself about yourself, or about a situation. Self-talk can be positive, like when you tell yourself “I can do this” to help you get through something you’re nervous about. Or, it can be negative, like when you tell yourself “I’m so stupid”… Continue reading Anger and Self Talk
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing: is a directive, client centered counseling style for eliciting behavior change by helping clients explore and resolve ambivalence. • Motivation to change is elicited from the client and not imposed from without. You can’t give someone motivation much like you can’t give them self-esteem. This relies upon identifying and utilizing the client’s intrinsic… Continue reading Motivational Interviewing
That Which You Control
There are only ten things in your life that you can control: 1. What you do. You cannot control others. Let them go and give them back to themselves. 2. What you say. You cannot control what others say to you. Let what they say go and give their words back to them. 3. What… Continue reading That Which You Control
Peer Pressure
“Whoever I decide to be depends on who I am with.” Pet Shop Boys “Peer pressure” is defined as the ability of adolescents to impact the behaviors, feelings, and thoughts of one another. This happens because of the intense need for a feeling of belonging and acceptance adolescents have and their willingness to conform to… Continue reading Peer Pressure