Joint Commission Accredited77 Days to Hope: One Mother’s Courageous Decision After Sudden Loss
77 Days to Hope: One Mother’s Courageous Decision After Sudden Loss When grief and defiance threatened to tear her family apart following her husband’s sudden passing, Barbara made the courageous decision to send her struggling 14-year-old daughter to RedCliff Ascent. Today, 26 years later, she reflects on the power of tough love, parent therapy, and…
Read MoreThe Stars Were Always There: A Family’s Journey Out of a Mental Health Crisis
The Stars Were Always There: A Family’s Journey Out of a Mental Health Crisis In this premiere podcast episode of RedCliff Ascent, a New York father named Richard shares his family’s emotional and courageous journey after choosing wilderness therapy for his daughter, who was battling severe anxiety and depression. He shares the profound impact on…
Read MoreNavigating a 5150 Hold for Minors: A Guide for Parents
Navigating a 5150 Hold for Minors: A Guide for Parents When your child is in crisis, everything can feel like it’s spinning out of control. Teen mental health struggles can escalate quickly, leaving you feeling helpless and scared for your child’s safety. In these moments, it’s clear that urgent help is needed. Get the Info…
Read More19 Signs of a Troubled Teenager
19 Signs of a Troubled Teenager Teenage years and teenage problems can be rough for parents and teens alike. As teens make mistakes, learn, and develop the skills necessary to be an independent, autonomous adult, it can seem like they are on an emotional roller coaster. Some behaviors that teens display are normal, such as…
Read MoreBoot Camp for Kids: There is a Better Way
Boot Camp for Kids: There is a Better Alternative Every parent wants their child to be happy, healthy, and successful. When a child struggles to meet expectations or lacks motivation, it can be heartbreaking. You believe in your child and want them to see their potential, yet the path to helping them can feel overwhelming.…
Read MoreWilderness Treatment Center
Wilderness Treatment Center: Is it Right for My Family Deciding to seek professional help for your teen or young adult can be overwhelming, especially when navigating the many therapeutic options available. Wilderness treatment centers provide a unique, nature-based approach to addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Through immersive outdoor experiences and comprehensive therapeutic interventions, these…
Read MorePost Traumatic Stress Disorder
What is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents, or violent personal assaults like rape. People who suffer from PTSD often relive the experience through nightmares and…
Read MoreA Simple Guide to Understanding Anxiety in Teens
Dealing with Anxious Teens: A Guide for Parents Is your teenager always worried? Are they struggling to do “the basics” despite everything you do or say to help? Do you feel like your anxious child is slipping away and becoming someone you don’t recognize? In this article, we’ll discuss anxiety in teens and what parents…
Read MoreBoot Camp for Teens: Is There a More Effective Solution?
Boot Camp for Teens: Is There a More Effective Solution? When a child is struggling, there is nothing a parent wouldn’t do to help. And, when parents have exhausted all of their resources and don’t know where to turn, some decide to turn to more extreme treatment methods, such as a boot camp for teens,…
Read MoreHolidays At RedCliff
Special Ceremonies For Special Days As a wilderness program for at-risk youth, celebration and ceremony are a big part of life at RedCliff Ascent. Staff members have flexibility in how they make sure that special days are kept special. However, over the more than two decades RedCliff Ascent has been helping troubled youth, RedCliff Ascent…
Read MoreConduct Disorders in Children and Adolescents
A comprehensive approach into Conduct Disorder in Children and Adolescents What Is Conduct Disorder? Conduct disorders in children and adolescents repeatedly violate the personal or property rights of others and the basic expectations of society. A diagnosis of conduct disorder is likely when symptoms continue for 6 months or longer. Conduct disorder is known as…
Read MoreSuicide- Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding Suicide- Frequently Asked Questions What should you do if someone tells you they are thinking about suicide? If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide, you should take their distress seriously, listen nonjudgmentally, and help them get to a professional for evaluation and treatment. People consider suicide when they are hopeless and unable…
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