Character Development for troubled youth
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Emotional Healing for troubled youth
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When it comes to teen challenges, behavior modification models are limited in that they mostly affect learned behavior patterns of troubled teens.  We have developed a better system than conventional Christian boot camp; an inner-transformation model which treats the core issues of the heart and mind. Behavior modification involves changing visible behavior patterns of an individual.

This may be accomplished through positive techniques such as:

a) Point systems
b) Phase levels, and
c) Rewards and consequences 

Other treatment methods utilize negative techniques such  as:

a) Intimidation
b) Psychotropic medication
c) Mechanical restraints, and 
d) Lockdown facilities

Christian therapy techniques used in normal teen counseling to achieve behavior modification, like boot camps for troubled teens may be relieving at best and appeasing at worst. Keep in mind that it's only a temporary “band-aid” solution. Good behavior can be imitated and used to manipulate programs and people. Yet all it takes is for a trigger to go off and the modified person will relapse. Just as a rusty car can be painted over for appearance sake, so can a hurting person behave and smile outwardly. Yet, it’s only a matter of time before the rust seeps through the paint and the pain breaks through the smile.



We do, however, incorporate some effective and positive behavioral modification techniques in our teen counseling sessions which confronts patterns of immaturity, negative learned behaviors, faulty thinking and poor problem solving skills. But we go deeper and deal with the core issues through our successful 5-point treatment plan. This therapeutic spiritual treatment plan primarily focuses on inner-heart transformation.

The character development, emotional healing, social matruity and spiritual growth of a person can be easily tested and exposed through: a) Increased pressure, b) Life’s circumstances and c) Developing relationships. Therefore, it stands to reason that the condition of the “inner man” can be easily diagnosed and tested. This makes it possible to foster growth and change.

Ultimately, genuine and mature behavior is the result of a changed heart; A heart after God.

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The limits of behavior modification models

Therapeutic Spiritual Treatment Services for Christian Families With Troubled Loved Ones

Inner-heart transformation through our 5-point treatment plan

Family Treatment Services™ offers families a therapeutic spiritual treatment plan for troubled teens. Rather than subjecting our students who have teen problems to the limitations of behavior management models which primarily have an affect on the outward man, the focus is on spiritual renewal resulting in inner-transformation of the heart through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.