What help is available for teens engaged in wreckless on-line cyber-sexual behavior?

What help is available for teens engaged in wreckless on-line cyber-sexual behavior?

The ways that today’s youth encounter problems pertaining to their internet behavior and sexuality continue to grow. An increasingly common problem facing teens includes cyberbullying in the form of “revenge porn”. “Revenge porn” as many are now referring to it, is...

Is a wilderness therapy program “overkill” for teen porn addiction?

We are periodically asked by those not familiar with the array of problems that can accompany a pornography addiction, if wilderness therapy is a bit too drastic of an intervention for an addicted teen. Our answer is quite simply “No!”. While we are not going to make...
Help for parents of porn addicted teens: What to do when you are more invested in change than your teen

Help for parents of porn addicted teens: What to do when you are more invested in change than your teen

A common dynamic observed in families who seek treatment for porn addiction involves the parents being gravely concerned about the teen’s continued pattern of porn use, while the teen denies, minimizes or trivializes the problem refusing to discuss the issue....
I know my teen frequently views porn, but is this really a mental health issue requiring treatment?

I know my teen frequently views porn, but is this really a mental health issue requiring treatment?

In most cases, the answer is yes. This is a question that parents of today’s teens ask themselves upon discovering their child has developed a habit of viewing internet pornography. Increasing numbers of teens are regularly viewing porn because of easy access and the...
When is out of home treatment needed for teens who sexually offend?

When is out of home treatment needed for teens who sexually offend?

When sexual abuse involving a minor occurs, the decision must be made regarding whether a teen sexual offender can remain in the home or if out of home placement is needed. This decision usually involves the parents of the teen as well as the authorities involved with...
What are the factors considered when assessing risk for teen sex re-offending?

What are the factors considered when assessing risk for teen sex re-offending?

One of the primary focuses of the Star Guides Wilderness program is conducting an accurate, comprehensive and thorough psycho-sexual evaluation. This evaluation includes assessing the risk for future re-offenses which is often a piece of information that parents,...