Takeaways: There are several different levels of mental health care that can support your teen and their needs. Understanding the different levels of care can help guide you to the right program for your family. The main levels of care…
Takeaways Supporting your teen is very different from enabling them; where support encourages self-awareness and personal growth, enabling shelters your child and prevents them from learning from their mistakes. Shifting your behavior from enabling to supportive is a learning process…
Managing anxiety and stress can be difficult for teens and young adults with big emotions that are overwhelming to process. Whether you need relaxation methods for anxiety or meditation for quieting your mind, Ascend has some tips to help. Check…
Learn About DBT Skills in School Many teens experience overwhelming emotions as they navigate puberty, explore social relationships, and strive for success in academic environments. While some teens easily navigate these emotions, others require a little more support to figure…
Many parents feel caught off guard when their teen seems constantly angry. Arguments escalate quickly, small frustrations turn into outbursts, and attempts to help are often met with resistance. It is natural to wonder whether this anger is simply part…
There’s a moment every parent of a teenager knows too well: the door closing a little too firmly, the one-word answers, the lack of eye contact, the sense that the child you’ve always known suddenly feels like a stranger. It’s…
As Ascend continues to grow and evolve to help as many people in our community as possible, we’re constantly adding new team members and positions to our organization. One of those essential positions is the Milieu Manager in our residential…
Ascend has spent years building a program for teens and their families that we can be proud of. In order to share some of the amazing work our team does, we provide you with a look behind the scenes when…
The mental health admissions process at Ascend begins with a phone call to our team at the teen treatment center at 310.598.1840. The admissions department then gathers all necessary and important information about your child — including your insurance information.…
What types of insurance plans does Ascend Healthcare accept? Ascend accepts a variety of insurance policies, including any PPO plans. We are also in-network and accept HMO plans with several providers, including Blue Cross mental health coverage, Kaiser therapy coverage,…
