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A Dangerous Social Media Fad Called ‘Chroming’

There’s a new social media fad called “chroming” that parents should know about. “The new ‘huffing’ called ‘chroming’ is a dangerous re-emerging practice on the rise among the youth,” reported CBS Pittsburgh in September. “Chroming involves using items you probably have in your home right now, and it’s hurting kids.”

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How Grind Culture Harms Our Kids

Mental health issues among teenagers have been rising for more than a decade, and many experts have pointed a finger at social media as one of the culprits. In 2023, former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued an advisory in which he wrote that “frequent social media use may be associated

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A Healing Philosophy

The Turning Winds model of care centers on therapeutic support in a setting that resembles the family environment clients will return to. Healthy behaviors are practiced and reinforced in a safe environment. Our clinical services combine the best elements of care from wilderness therapy, therapeutic boarding schools, and inpatient treatment

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Balancing Natural and Imposed Consequences in Parenting

Parenting is filled with difficult choices, particularly when it comes to discipline. Do we let our children experience the natural consequences of their actions, or do we impose our own consequences to guide them? This balance is one of the biggest challenges parents face. At Turning Winds, we work closely

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Common Mental Health Disorders in Teens

This article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call, text, or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741. Turning Winds works with teenagers, ages 13–18, who would benefit from clinical therapy

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Working With Children in a Therapeutic Environment

At Turning Winds, we believe working with children has to include being supportive and consistent in every situation. When working with a child who has been diagnosed with a mental health condition, particularly if substance misuse is involved, this is even more imperative. A coordinated team effort is equally important.

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