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The Importance of Taking Care of Valuable Relationships

Our adult relationships can add value and support to our lives as we navigate everyday life challenges. When our kids struggle with...

How to Distinguish Friends From “Frenemies”

Having relationships with our peers is essential for our health and well-being. However, we may have difficulty distinguishing between...

The Strong Bonds of the Bear Tribe

At Fire Mountain, we instill a sense of belonging among our clients and alumni with the concept of belonging to the “Bear Tribe.” When...

How to Understand Behavior as a Form of Communication

Human behavior can be complex and difficult to understand. Problematic behavior in adolescents can be especially challenging to...

Is This a Crisis or Are You Being Manipulated?

Parents of troubled teens may feel as though their teen is using extreme behaviors or going into “crisis mode” as a means of...

Is Your Child Addicted to the Internet? Symptoms and Treatment

The rise and craze of smartphones, touch screen devices, video games, computer-simulated worlds, and social media has seemingly taken the...

What Can I Do to Help My Child With “Entitlement” Issues?

Entitlement can be a fairly subjective term, depending upon our preconceptions and expectations. Generally speaking, entitlement refers...

The Danger of Self-Harm and Cutting

Cutting and self-harm can be dangerous behaviors when your kids are engaging in them. Self-harming behaviors can be the sign of different...

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