A loving and compassionate approach to treatment
The Phoenix Boot Camp for Teens Alternative
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A strong focus on family participation & support
Small-group setting guarantees personalized attention
Rethinking the teen boot camp approach
When your child’s behavior becomes so problematic that it leaves you feeling helpless despite your best efforts, you’ll consider every possible option to help them. In an act of desperation, you may even consider sending them to a boot camp for teens.
Teen boot camp programs, known for their aggressive and rigid military-style discipline, may not be the best solution for a teenager dealing with severe behavioral health issues. This approach can actually worsen the child’s condition. Instead, it is important to explore alternative options that address the underlying causes of a teenager’s condition rather than just managing surface-level behavior. We propose an alternative that emphasizes understanding, empathy, and personal growth to create lasting, positive change.
Why traditional boot camps may not solve your teen’s problems
Traditional juvenile boot camps aim to ‘break down’ rebellious behavior and build up respect for authority through discipline, unquestioning obedience, aggressive confrontations, and rigid structure. While this approach may work for some teens who need strict structure or who are engaging in minor delinquent behavior, it may not be effective for teens with severe mental health issues. One of the main criticisms of teen boot camps is that they ignore the root psychological and emotional causes of problematic behavior. For that reason, they are less effective in treating teens with complex mental health disorders, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and oppositional-defiant disorder.
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Key limitations of a boot camp for teens
Boot camps may seem like a quick fix for behavioral issues, but they come with significant drawbacks. Here are some key limitations to consider:
- Inadequate handling of mental health issues
- Neglect of teen’s psychological history
- Failure to address the root causes of mental health conditions
- One-size-fits-all approach
- Minimal family involvement
- Emphasis on obedience over wellbeing
- Lack of academic support
Teen Residential Treatment
Rather than defaulting to a one-size-fits-all model, it’s important to consider a more personalized solution that addresses each teen’s needs on a case-by-case basis. One such alternative, offered here at Avery’s House, is our comprehensive Residential Treatment program which provides a therapeutic environment that fosters healthier behaviors, emotional growth, and psychological well-being.
Personalized & Compassionate Care at Avery’s House
Avery’s House offers personalized residential mental health treatment for teens. Here are just a few reasons why our program is a better alternative to any teen boot camp in the Phoenix area:
- A safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where teens can feel comfortable opening up and being vulnerable
- Highly-trained, compassionate staff, including licensed therapists, clinicians, and other teen mental health specialists.
- Identifies and addresses the root causes of the child’s mental health condition
- Improves family dynamics by involving the entire family in treatment
- Teaches life skills, such as emotional regulation, improved communication, self-awareness, and crucial skills that will help them handle classroom dynamics, assignment completion, presentations, and more
- Offers medication management and academic support so they don’t fall behind in school
- Provides aftercare planning and transitional support for a smoother transition back into their regular daily life.
Teen residential treatment may be ideal if your child…
- Recently completed or are about to leave an inpatient or hospital psych stabilization program.
- Previously tried outpatient programs (PHP or IOP levels) but needed more structure and support.
- Need a temporary break from their current home, school and/or social life to fully focus on recovery.
Therapeutic services included
We recognize the importance of maintaining academic progress and social connections during treatment for teens. That’s why we offer various options to support their school and social responsibilities.
- Individual Therapy Sessions
- Case Management
- Experiential Therapies
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Art Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Community Based Activities
- Family Therapy
- Trauma Informed Care
- LGBTQ Allyship
Want to learn more about the services we offer?
(855) 506-1906
Lena Moses
Director of Community Relations
We Accept Insurance
We work with most major insurance providers to help minimize out-of-pocket costs. Let’s check to see if your provider will cover your teen’s treatment.
The help they need to thrive
Take the next step at Avery’s House
No parent has to go through this unsettling and stressful time alone. At Avery’s House, we understand the challenges of helping troubled teens get back on track to productive and happy lives.
The traditional juvenile boot camp does not focus on an adolescent’s psychological or mental health conditions; instead, they produce obedience but offer no long-term benefits.
Avery’s House Teen Residential Program near Phoenix treats complex mental health conditions and substance abuse with compassion and empathy, employing professionals who are committed to helping teens heal.