Category Archive: Alumni & Family

When teens have a history of trauma, they experience symptoms that disrupt their lives and can increase their risk of substance abuse and mental health difficulties. Fortunately, family therapy helps them to heal from trauma and get the support they […]

Creating sustainable change is important when teens are struggling with addiction and mental health disorders. However, doing so alone is difficult. Through family therapy at Sustain Recovery, teens and parents process their emotions together, learning new skills, healing, and moving […]

Healing from mental health disorders, including depression, is essential for adolescents. It sets them up for a future where they know how to care for their needs and be successful in their endeavors. However, healing from depression has many challenges. […]

As a teenager, your child is going through a time of significant growth and change. They are experiencing new things and learning skills that will help them to succeed as an adult. However, your teen is also at a higher […]

In the process of healing from addiction, adolescents go through many changes. This often includes addressing the root causes of addiction, improving overall awareness, and making behavioral changes that facilitate long-term recovery. Addiction treatment at Sustain Recovery occurs in a […]

Adolescence is a vulnerable time of life. Teens are developing physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are learning new behaviors that will often carry over into adulthood. This can be very positive, a time for adolescents to build healthy habits and […]

Building a healthy community is often challenging for teens who struggle with addiction and mental health disorders. However, friendships and community are essential in supporting teens’ mental health and helping them learn how to build healthy relationships as an adult. […]

As a parent of an adolescent, you are in a position to help them develop communication skills that will impact the rest of their lives. This is particularly important if you have a teen who is returning home from treatment. […]

When your teen returns home from treatment, they will need to change many things about their lives. This includes the people they spend time with. By building a healthier community that supports their mental health and sobriety, your teen can […]

Parenting a teen is not easy, especially if they have mental health issues or are recovering from addiction. Parents are likely to feel hurt, shocked, or angry as a reaction to a teen’s behavior and emotions. Learning to stay cool […]