12 step programs for teens – why make a distinction? I was excited to read Join Together‘s June 1 article, “Adapting 12-Step Programs For Teenagers,” by Celia Vimont, describing Dr. Steven Jaffe’s 25 years of work “to modify 12-step programs to make them developmentally meaningful [emphasis added] for teenagers.” I emphasized “developmentally meaningful” because I think it is… Continue Reading
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Eating Disorders, Addictions Tough to Treat in Teens When it comes to treating eating disorders and addictions, the path to recovery may be even harder — and less straightforward — for children and teens than it is for adults, experts say. “Disorders that start when you’re young, in adolescence, no matter what the disorder, are… Continue Reading