In an era where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, finding the right balance between screen time and mental health for our teenagers has never been more critical. As parents, it is our responsibility to equip our teenagers with the tools they need to thrive in this digital age while also safeguarding their mental well-being.
In July 2020 we held our first high school graduation ceremony for one of our girls at Cascade Academy. What made this ceremony especially significant was that the bright young woman graduating struggled daily with severe anxiety. While she will…
The growth zone is intentionally uncomfortable. Some people believe the growth zone is where we test our character and resilience, but I believe it is where character and resilience are acquired.
Mindfulness is sometimes about slowing down. Recently, I took a quick trip over my bike’s handlebars and landed in the doctor’s office to get some stitches.
Audrey Hepburn said “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” The work of planting a garden is no small task. We ask our teen students and their families for trust in their treatment team to help them grow and surpass the restrictions of anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
