Jewish Teen Behavior Problem | Jewish Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse

JEWISH TEENS & TREATMENT FOR BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS

Inspirations For Youth And Families, LLC aka Inspirations Teen Rehab, provides a residential treatment program for Jewish teenagers ages 13-18, that includes education, Sabbath, and rabbi. Kosher food is available as well. Observing Jewish families can rest assured that their loved one is going through the drug or alcohol addiction treatment while being educated by certified instructors. Our individualized treatment plans are designed to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of our Jewish teens through religiously sensitive and proven methods of addiction rehabilitation. Teens currently in Inspirations For Youth And Families include those suffering from drug and alcohol addiction as well as teens who have demonstrated a pattern of negative, defiant and disobedient behavior, also known as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) . The majority of these teens have also demonstrated repeated and persistent refusal to adhere to rules and respect the rights of others, without concern or empathy, also known as Conduct Disorder.

What happened to my child? This is the question most often asked. When parents call our center for help, their conversations quickly recount a time when their teenager was once a small child, and their world was happy, their child was obedient, warm, welcoming, and loving. Then, the conversation turns to the current situation of the struggle between the parent and the child, in which the parent is traumatized, baffled, and in a state of complete despair and desperation, needing the assistance of anyone, preferably a professional, to help understand and mend the alarming and chaotic behaviors of the teenager and the repair of the destruction of the family unit. Most parents are either heartbroken or angry or both. Their dream for their child, which began when their child was placed in their arms upon birth, now appears shattered.

Many parents are fearful of their teenager’s future, as teen behaviors often jeopardize their college opportunities and many times, put them at risk for incarceration. Incarceration or involvement in the juvenile justice program can quickly become a reality, as teens use or abuse drugs, become violent and cause dangerous domestic situations, or demonstrate aggressive or volatile behavior in public or while driving a vehicle.

WHEN DID THE TEEN BEHAVIOR PROBLEM BEGIN?

Parents, family members, teachers, coaches, and other people involved in a teenagers life, often ask this question: When did the teen behavior problem begin? This is a question that is not easily answered. For teenagers who experienced a traumatic event, the trauma is often the catalyst for behavioral problems. For those teenagers who have a history of stable behavior and age appropriate behavior, it is difficult to identify the exact moment or incident (if one exists) at which the teen changed course. Mental health professionals have identified consistent behaviors, situations, or actions, commonly found in teens and families who are struggling with teen behavior problems.

• Given a sense of immediate gratification or quickly satisfied
• Over-indulged, spoiled, or given money and objects without earning them
• Lack of consistent home rules and curfews
• Lack of consistent home responsibilities (chores)
• Lack of definitive expectations and goals
• Lack of Consequences
• Lack of physical or emotional safety (home or school)
• Lack of quality time shared between parents and children
• Severe dysfunction in the home, including violence, addiction, or mental health issues

PARENTS FEEL GUILTY

The above behaviors are characteristic of struggling teens, but not limited to every teen. There are always exceptions, behaviors and experiences not mentioned, but relevant to teen behavioral issues. Parents often blame themselves for trying to give a child more than the parent received as a child. Sometimes, this behavior is known as spoiling a child or over-indulging a child. Some parents and professionals believe that providing a child with luxuries, a parent was unable to have as a child, might be damaging or contributing to poor teen behaviors. Some people believe that if items or money are given freely, without behavioral or academic expectations or without earning the objects or money in a goal oriented way, the chances of the teen acting out or becoming difficult significantly increases. There is no evidence to support these beliefs.

Parents are often innocently attempting to love a child, provide a safe, nurturing home, and typically want more for a child such as modern day comforts or luxuries, without malice. For those parents who raised a child with such intent (with goals, structure, rewards and consequences), do not feel guilty. However, take a stand and seek out the assistance of professionals to help redirect and therapeutically intervene upon the problematic situation. Inspirations Teen Rehab can assist you and your teen, in healing and recovering from family chaos and teen problematic behaviors.

OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER (ODD) - Diagnostic Features

The DSMIV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) identifies Oppositional Defiant Disorder as “a recurrent pattern of negative, defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior toward authority figures that persists for at least 6 months and is characterized by frequent occurrence of at least four of the following behaviors: losing temper, arguing with adults, defying or refusing to comply with the requests or rules of adults, deliberately doing things that will annoy other people, blaming others for his or her own mistakes or misbehavior, being sensitive or easily annoyed by others, being angry and resentful, or being spiteful or vindictive.

Negativistic and defiant behaviors are expressed by persistent stubbornness, resistance to directions, and unwillingness to compromise, give in, or negotiate with adults or peers. Defiance may also include deliberate or persistent testing of limits usually by ignoring orders, arguing, and failing to accept blame for misdeeds. Hostility can be directed at adults or peers and is shown by deliberately annoying others or by verbal aggression. ” p. 100

CONDUCT DISORDER

The DSMIV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) identifies Conduct Disorder as “a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated. There are four main groupings of these behaviors: aggressive conduct that causes or threatens physical harm to other people or animals, non aggressive conduct that causes property loss or damage, deceitfulness or theft; and serious violations of rules.” p.94

Children who are diagnosed with Conduct Disorder are typically aggressive, initiating aggressive behaviors or reacting aggressively. Physical fighting, bullying, threatening, or intimidating is demonstrated. “Physical violence may also take the form of rape, assault, or homicide.”

BEHAVIOR TREATMENT PROGRAM

Inspirations Teen Rehab has created a behavioral treatment program for teens and families. The behavior treatment program includes therapeutic methods and skill building activities that are effective in working with adolescents:

• Psychotherapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy
• Trauma Therapy
• Individual Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Recreational Therapy
• Art Therapy
• Music Therapy
• Anger Management Skills
• Stress Management Skills
• Coping Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Motivational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Team Building Skills
• Life Skills
• Physical Exercise Program
• Therapeutic High School Academic Program

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Teen Addiction Help: 1-888-757-6237

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