What Happens in an Intensive Residential Treatment Center?
A lot happens in an intensive residential treatment center. That’s why they are so successful and so appropriate for seriously troubled teens. One of the biggest problems facing the parents of a troubled teen is getting appropriate treatment immediately with the key word here being ‘immediately’. If drugs are involved or there is some other serious emotional issue, the patient needs help there and then. That’s why these treatment centers are so valuable. First they have the appropriate staff and second the staff work in teams meaning help is available immediately and constantly. This is so important. A young person feeling the pressure of their troubled life needs immediate help. This they will find in an intensive residential treatment center. The atmosphere of the place is so important. It’s one of support, of community and of being positive. The center is dealing with young people facing all sorts of problems. A major change in attitude, living skills and self-esteem is needed. Just
