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How Can Kids be Affected by Pain Management Medications?
Pain management medications are powerful, especially to the developing mind. Teenagers and kids may be involved in sports or recreational...
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aaron0599
- Oct 23, 2020
- 4 min
How Can We Fix Our Family System?
When one family member is struggling with addiction, our entire family system can be affected. We may be spending more time with our...
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aaron0599
- Oct 16, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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aaron0599
- Oct 8, 2020
- 4 min
Art and Music: Expressions of the Heart and Mind
“Every bit of me is devoted to love and art. And I aspire to try to be a teacher to my young fans who feel just like I felt when I was...
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aaron0599
- Oct 6, 2020
- 4 min
Celebrating Small Wins: The Power of the Daily Victory
When facing problematic issues with our kids, like teenage depression, we may feel like we want solutions immediately. We may have the...
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aaron0599
- Oct 3, 2020
- 4 min
How Can You Connect with Your Child’s Pain?
Parents of troubled teens may struggle to talk with their kids about their emotional states. They may feel uncomfortable or their teen...
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aaron0599
- May 29, 2020
- 6 min
3 Ways Society Impacts Behaviors and Attitudes of Teenagers
Ever since your son/daughter was little, you’ve been doing your best to protect them from the dangers of the world and equip them for it....
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aaron0599
- Apr 13, 2020
- 4 min
Xanax and Teens: The Dangers of Drug Abuse
Anxiety among American teenagers is quickly and exponentially on the rise, and with it, a rise in anxiety medication abuse. Xanax has...
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aaron0599
- Feb 28, 2020
- 3 min
Cutting and Self-Harm: Symptoms and Prevention
A 2014 study from the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) reports that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is most commonly found among...
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aaron0599
- Dec 17, 2019
- 5 min
Signs, Symptoms, & Causes of Teen Depression & Suicide
Are you concerned that your teenager is acting differently? Maybe their moods have changed or their actions differ than how they were...
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aaron0599
- Nov 28, 2019
- 2 min
Acudetox and What it Does for Teens in Recovery
What is Acudetox? Acudetox is the application of up to five fine-gauge, sterilized, one-time use stainless steel needles just under the...
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aaron0599
- Oct 22, 2019
- 7 min
What is a Residential Treatment Center for Troubled Teens?
Our children are our pride and joy. When they are first born, that instant connection is what turns us into the parents they deserve....
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aaron0599
- Feb 21, 2017
- 1 min
Video: The Changes Stuck
In this video a parent describes how the changes his teen experienced at Fire Mountain helped him and his family. Lasting changes are...
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aaron0599
- Sep 23, 2016
- 3 min
Torrey And Joe
What is it that makes this special bond? Horses feel people. They understand people on an emotional level. Horses also form relationships...
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aaron0599
- Apr 12, 2016
- 2 min
Scared Straight No Longer Recommended
The Justice Department no longer recommends Scared Straight and similar styled programs. This has been true for quite some time now....
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aaron0599
- Mar 16, 2016
- 1 min
Visiting Artist: Jeff Campbell
Jeff Campbell is a performance artist focused on hip-hop. As a performer, he released four studio albums under the stage name Apostle. He...
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aaron0599
- Mar 16, 2016
- 1 min
Visiting Artist: Kevin Sandbloom
You can find Kevin’s bio and additional info at kevinsandbloom.com
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aaron0599
- Feb 5, 2016
- 5 min
Going Down A Troubled Path
To a certain extent, one bad choice doesn’t lead a teen down a troubled path. A series of choices, however, does. Teens who continue to...
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aaron0599
- Nov 9, 2015
- 2 min
Do teens that cut have to go to a treatment center?
Not necessarily. Cutting, like many other teen behavioral problems, does not necessarily require a treatment center. Cutting is a problem...
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aaron0599
- Sep 8, 2015
- 5 min
Teen Anger Problems
The Wrong Teen Mythology Leads To Poor Parenting Decisions Many people assume that teens have a unique predisposition to anger problems...
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aaron0599
- Nov 11, 2020
- 4 min
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...
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aaron0599
- Nov 10, 2020
- 4 min
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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