Thankfully, our specialists at The Children’s Studio can help.
As a parent myself, I understand the demands and challenges of raising children and adolescents. For many families, The Children’s Studio provides help and support when you most need it.
Many families are supported through individual and group therapies. Some of our services include functional behavioral analysis, full diagnostic and treatment planning by our adolescent psychiatrists, and applied behavioral analysis (ABA) by licensed clinicians.
With ABA interventions, children often experience improved communication and social skills, and reduced harmful behaviors, including self-injury and aggression.
Behavioral health needs can be complicated. At The Children’s Studio, we understand families face a range of needs, which is why we offer such a broad array of services, from assessments to therapy, skills training, medication management and case management.
Because my kids are in high school, I am often focused on the mental wellness of our youth and adolescents, and I review a lot of research. Recent studies suggest more than four in 10 high school students report feeling persistently sad or hopeless. One in five may consider suicide. These statistics have gained a lot of attention during and since the pandemic, with an emphasis on a general increase in depression and poor decision-making.
Thankfully, our specialists at The Children’s Studio can help.
A program I wish more people knew about was Youth in Transition. While services for youth are often considered to end on an 18th birthday, we realize today’s young individuals may face a longer journey to adulthood. We have a Youth in Transition team that provides support encouragement from ages 16 to 21, and beyond as needed. This program assists transition-aged youth by providing independent skills training, individual and group counseling, and substance use services.
When you, your child or a loved one is working through a mental health concern or wanting to improve general mental well-being, the Guidance Center is here when you need us. FBN
By Devon Forrest
Devon Forrest is the CEO of The Guidance Center, located at 2187 N. Vickey St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004. For more information, call 928-527-1899 or visit www.tgcaz.org.
