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Teen with Depression – Get Help without Side Effects

published Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 at 6:42 pm by

If you are a teen with depression, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone. There are millions of teens diagnosed with depression every year and for most of these teens, traditional medical approaches have failed miserably. Fortunately, there are now 100% natural treatment options available which offer teens and their families a much more effective alternative.

Teenage depression is a very troubling condition. Teens are already subjected to the overwhelming stresses of puberty and peer pressure, which can make the teenage years miserable. Throw in the very real effects of disrupted brain chemistry and you can have a volatile combination. In fact, depression is the leading cause of teen suicide, drug use, and other damaging behaviors such as cutting.

Because life can be so difficult for a teen with depression and their entire family, parents will often jump at the easy solution offered by prescription antidepressants. While these medications can control symptoms, they do nothing to treat their underlying cause and they can carry very serious side effects, including the threat of becoming addictive.

Rather than automatically opting to go the traditional route, many parents are now considering natural remedies. This is an important step in treating teenage depression because it offers the ability to treat the cause of the condition, namely chemical imbalance in the brain. By addressing this imbalance, natural remedies can help to restore mental equilibrium and control mood swings, and they do so without significant side effects.

Made from a unique blend of herbs and other plant based ingredients, natural remedies offer safe and effective treatment for a teen with depression based on centuries old healing principles. Ingredients such as St. John’s Wort can control mood swings by stabilizing the levels of various brain chemicals while others like Passion Flower serve as nerve tonics, to produce a sense of calm and relaxation.

Of course, like any treatment, these natural remedies are just one step in combating the difficulties of teenage depression. Along with restoring proper brain chemistry, making healthy lifestyle choices and seeking support are extremely important. A healthy diet, plenty of exercise and the right amount of sleep are all vital to promoting good health of mind and body.

Perhaps nothing is as crucial to a teen with depression as realizing they are not alone. Have a strong support system around them can make a huge difference. Sometimes what is needed most is a friendly ear. Be sure to listen to what they have to say and reinforce the point that their feelings matter. The more you can do to buoy their self esteem, the better they’ll be able to fight off feelings of depression.

As depression continues to be a real issue for teenagers, it is important that family and friends do everything they can to help battle the problem. This means remaining open to all treatment options, including natural remedies to help maintain good brain chemistry. Depression doesn’t have to take over you teen’s life, together you can make the right choice and help them feel better naturally.

Laura Ramirez is a dedicated to helping others achieve health and a sense of emotional and physical well-being. Learn more about her findings on natural ways to treat depression and anxiety by going to www.cure-depression-naturally.com

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James Lehman – A Tribute to a Real Man and His Life

published Tuesday, June 8th, 2010 at 1:25 pm by

Recently, I learned that James Lehman, creator of the Total Transformation, died after battling a long illness. Although I never knew him personally, he made an impact on my life and on the lives of many parents and teenagers around the world. I want to take a moment to pay tribute to him.

James Lehman, who was abandoned as a child by his birth parents and then adopted by a caring family did what we all should aspire to do in life. He rose out of the ashes of his circumstances and created himself anew. Once a defiant, troubled teen, he grew up to become a therapist who helped countless young people turn around their lives and reconnect with the people who love and champion them more than anyone else on earth—their parents.

Why was James Lehman able to do this? Because he understood the experience of troubled, defiant teens from the inside out. He’d lived it. He knew the pain that comes from alienating yourself from the outside world, while secretly yearning to be a part of it. He knew that deep inside, these defiant teens wanted to do better, wanted desperately to feel better about themselves, but just didn’t know how.

As a young man, James worked to better himself and become a productive member of society. And as he did, he learned the steps and strategies that would ultimately become the Total Transformation and allow him to share his techniques with parents, so they could help their teens turn in a positive direction and ultimately, become productive members of society.

James Lehman’s story is a testament to the challenge of living. Within our circumstances, however bleak, are the gifts of strength, courage and self-knowledge that come when we strive to improve ourselves, to reach for better lives. These gifts are not for us alone—they are intended to be shared with others. This is what it’s all about.

Today, I am humbled by the great gifts that James Lehman left behind. Because you see, it’s not about what you acquire in life, but what you give to others.

I only hope that one day, I will see that I have risen as mightily to the challenge.

About the Author: Laura Ramirez is the author of the award-winning parenting book Keepers of the Children: Native American Wisdom and Parenting which teaches parents how to raise children to develop their strengths, think for themselves and lead productive lives. The book won a Nautilus Award from Martha Stewart’s company, Omnivision, which honors books that promote conscious living and social change.

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The Most Effective Defiant Teens Programs for Turning Around Troubled Youth

published Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 6:13 am by

If you’ve been researching defiant teens programs, then you may be confused by all the options. In this article you’ll learn about the three types of programs available, so you can get help for your teenager as soon as possible.

Before we look into the different programs, let’s take a look at parental guilt. Many parents feel bad that their teens can’t seem to respect or get along with others. These parents feel like they have failed their children somehow, but dealing with troubled teens is an area of expertise that is usually the domain of trained professionals. Since feeling guilty doesn’t help the situation and can actually prevent parents from taking action, this does not serve you or your child.

Researching defiant teens programs and finding the one that is the proper fit for your teenager will assure that your child gets much needed treatment. It is crucial to do the research and then follow through because rebellious teens usually do not get better on their own. In fact, delaying treatment can make things worse as your child grows in strength, size and confidence when rebelling against authorities. In fact the research shows that chronic teen defiance can lead to criminal behavior in adults.

The most expensive of the defiant teens programs is teen boot camp. This is typically considered a drastic measure because the child is sent away so that others can deal with him to create a behavioral turnaround. Although most parents who take this route feel that they have no other options, it’s important to recognize that for teens, this often feels like an abandonment. While camp counselors are prepared to deal with this common issue, it’s important that you consider its impact on your child.

While there are many effective teen boot camps, some use techniques to turn kids around that might be considered questionable or even abusive. Teens have become seriously dehydrated or even died in these camps and even though such instances are rare, it pays to do your research. Find out about the techniques used and the basic philosophy behind the program. Although these camps need to have strict rules and consequences to turn around troubled teens, they do not have to put kids in danger. Also since these camps can be expensive, make sure to find out exactly how much it will cost (including any hidden costs or extras) and factor this into your decision.

The next possibility is to get a therapist who specializes in dealing with troubled teens. Go to the school counselor or your pediatrician or family doctor and ask for recommendations because not all therapists are cut from the same cloth. It takes a smart therapist to break through the defenses of a troubled kid. Make sure the therapist uses a cognitive-behavioral style which means that he or she will use techniques to create measurable changes in behavior.

Like boot camp, therapy can be expensive. Sessions can cost anywhere from $100 to $300 per hour. Since it takes awhile to figure out the best way of dealing with troubled teens who may be resistant to treatment, it is reasonable to assume that your child might require weekly visits for anywhere from six months to one year. Check with your insurance company to find out how many sessions your policy allows, so you can figure out what your share of the total costs will be.

Since many insurance policies only allow for up to ten therapy sessions per year per person, therapy might not be an option for some families. This is why many parents use an at-home behavioral program instead. These programs come with CDs and a workbook and teach the parent step-by-step how to turn around a defiant kid.

The benefit of taking a do-it-yourself approach to helping your teen is that number one, you will learn how to deal with your teen and not have to rely on experts outside the family. (The makers of many of these at-home programs do have toll free numbers that you can call when you have questions about how to use the techniques in their programs.)

Second, you will learn how to motivate real changes in your teen’s behavior. This is powerful because as your teenager starts to realize that you are helping him create a better life, his respect and appreciation for you will grow.

Third, the act of helping your teen learn how to help himself will strengthen your bond and make your relationship much more satisfying. Plus, you’ll learn a lot about motivation and personal change as well.

For many parents, out of all the options for defiant teens programs, this makes the most sense because it puts them at the helm and is both effective and affordable.

Laura Ramirez is an award-winning author and family advisor who helps parents find defiant teens programs and cope with other family issues. Read her review of the Total Transformation program, an at-home behavioral program for the parents of troubled teens that was designed by a therapist who understands the process from the inside out because he was once a troubled youth himself.

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Get Help for Defiant Teens Now to Change Their Direction in the Future

published Sunday, May 16th, 2010 at 7:18 pm by

Parents who want to get help for defiant teens need to realize that this is not something that can be put on the back burner. Although it may be frustrating to deal with your teen’s issues, don’t give up on him because one day you will regret that you didn’t do everything you could to help him get back on track. Instead, read this brief article that will explain the various resources available to you.

Since parents often get exasperated when dealing with defiant teens, they may think that sending their child away to boot camp is the only answer. While these camps do work for certain kids, they are expensive and unaffordable for the average parent. Also, some of these camps use questionable tactics to get teenagers to fall in line. This is why it’s essential to find out about the basic philosophy and tactics that the camp counselors use. Putting a child in danger is not an effective or humane way of getting him to change.

To research a teen boot camp that gives help for defiant teens, just do a search on the web. Any good program should explain their policies and philosophy of behavioral change in detail. Before signing your child up for a camp, ask for references from satisfied parents and call the BBB to make sure there haven’t been any negative reports. Above all, realize that sending your child to boot camp is a drastic measure and some kids will react negatively to this because they will feel that rather than dealing with them, you are rejecting them.

Another possibility for dealing with defiant teens is counseling or therapy. What you want to look for is a therapist who uses cognitive behavioral techniques. These techniques are designed to create changes in teen behavior.

Therapy does work well for some teens if they are open to it. Others may refuse to go or may sit in the office with the therapist but refuse to open up. Although you may have found the best therapist in the world, if your teen isn’t receptive to treatment, it is probably not going to work. That said, paying extra for a smart therapist who can connect with your child and get him to see how his behavior hurts him and those who love him is worth the extra money. Expect to pay anywhere from $150-$300 per hour for a good therapist and understand that getting to the bottom of your child’s issues and creating change takes time.

Finally, the third option and the one that seems to fit the budget and lifestyle of most parents is to get an at-home behavioral change program. These programs teach parents how to create change in their child. This isn’t hard to do once you know how. In fact, the techniques are fairly straightforward and simple. The trick is in applying them, so that you change the way that you interact with your child. A good program will teach you step-by-step how to do this and can cost less than one or two sessions with a trained therapist.

Of course the benefits of this do-it-yourself approach are many. Rather than sending your kid away or getting someone else to deal with him, you will learn the skills used by professionals. What this means is that you will learn what to do in different situations, so you won’t have to turn to outside help and so that you will truly understand what is required to turn a teen around. Obviously, this will take some practice on your part, but the rewards are worth it.

Perhaps the biggest benefit is that as you help your teen change his behavior, he will look at you as the person responsible for helping to change. This will naturally create the sense of respect that you have been yearning for as a parent who does all she can to help her child. This also creates the opening for a satisfying parent-child relationship and is positive way to get help for defiant teens without alienating your child in any way.

No matter which option you choose, don’t hesitate. Act now. Dealing with defiant teens does not get easier if you just keep hoping the problem will go away. In fact, when bad behavior is allowed to continue, it gets worse and could lead to a decision that forever alters the course of your teen’s life.

Laura Ramirez advises parents who need help dealing with defiant teens and other family-related issues. Read the Total Transformation review, which is all about an at-home behavioral program for the parents of troubled teens.

She is also the award-winning author of the parenting book, Keepers of the Children, an expert on child development and keynote speaker. Contact Laura Ramirez for an interview.

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Total Transformation Program

published Sunday, May 9th, 2010 at 12:13 am by

The Total Transformation Program – Does It Work as Advertised?

As a long time parenting expert and advisor for parents of defiant teens, I’m often asked about the Total Transformation program. Parents have seen it advertised on television and what to know if it really works. Is it really possible to learn some techniques that will help turn your child around?

The answer is yes and here’s why: how you deal with a teen has a lot to do with how he reacts to your approach. Most parents do not realize this, but it’s not their fault because no one has taught them how to parent defiant teens, especially the incredibly disrespectful teens, highly sophisticated teenagers of today. In your day, for instance, your parents would not have tolerated such behavior, but those techniques that they used are considered harsh and would probably backfire anyway today.

What I like about the Total Transformation program is that it teaches parents the skills that they need to redirect troubled kids. Although these are simple skills, they are quite effective because they will make the teenager actually want to behave. As kids do better, they feel better and want to do more of the same.

You see, parents make a big mistake when they think that teens need to feel better before they will do better. But, in fact, as I just explained, it works the other way around.

And that’s precisely what you will learn in the Total Transformation program: what works with defiant kids. Of course, it’s not enough to just learn the techniques, you have to apply them in interactions with your kids. But when you change the way you interact with your teenager, your teen will respond. It might not happen right away, but it will happen, as long as you continue to use the techniques.

Once you find something that works, you’ll want to stick with it and keep it around to refer to again and again or to deepen your understanding of what exactly is required to help troubled teens.

Perhaps the biggest reason that the Total Transformation program works is that it was developed by a therapist who was once a troubled teen himself. Not only was he defiant, he got into trouble with the law. The value of this is that this man is not some ivory tower theorist—he understands from the inside out what it is to be a rebellious teen. From a professional standpoint, he also understand the techniques it takes from the outside in to reach a teenager and help him change direction.

Will the Total Transformation program work for your teen? There’s only one way to find out. Call  1-866-798-8629 to get your copy of the program.

Make a commitment now to learning the techniques and using them, so that you can help your teen. Since a troubled teen can make a decision that impacts him forever, you might just be saving his life. Learn more about the Total Transformation program and what you get with it.

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