What Is a Primary Therapist in Teen Rehab?
Are you ready for another look behind the scenes at some of the team members who make Ascend such an amazing place? We’re here with A Day in the Life of one of our Primary Therapists. Meet Emily and learn…
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Chronic Illness and Mental Health: What Teens Should Know
Living with a chronic illness isn’t just about managing physical symptoms. It can also affect how you feel emotionally, socially, and mentally. So, can chronic illness affect mental health? The answer is yes — and for many teens, it already…
Animal Care with Adina
At Ascend, we hope to enhance transparency for incoming clients and their families by sharing a day in the life of one of our staff members each month. For the March spotlight, we’ve chosen to highlight one of our farm…
Getting the Blow-by-Blow with Alexander
If you’ve been waiting for another episode of A Day in the Life, it’s finally here! This month, we’re covering a staff member who takes on two roles at Ascend as both a Mentor and our Boxing Instructor for the…
5 Reasons Tech Bans on Social Media Don’t Improve Teen Mental Health
Social media is part of your world — it’s how you connect with friends, share your life, and find communities that get you. So, when people start talking about banning teens from social media to “fix” mental health, it can…
Gender Affirming Care: An Explanation of What to Expect
For teens exploring their gender identity, gender-affirming care is about more than just physical changes — it’s a journey toward feeling like yourself. But what exactly does it involve? From therapy and outward expression to medical options like hormones, this…
Life After Ascend with Jenna
Hello, and welcome back to another episode of A Day in the Life — where we explore what different staff members do at Ascend. This month, we’re focusing on something we haven’t ever discussed before: what happens when clients leave…
How to Come Out to Friends & Family: In Honor of National Coming Out Day
Coming out as LGBTQ+ can be both a deeply personal and an emotional process. Whether you’re considering how to come out to your friends or how to come out to your family, this moment is a blend of excitement and…
Finding Peace with Mauri
Welcome back to another Day in the Life spotlight piece from the team at Ascend! This month, we’re excited to showcase one of our Primary Therapist staff members at a very special house. Mauri works as a therapist at Haven…
Keeping It Direct with Amy
Whether you already have a kid in treatment at Ascend or you’re just trying to figure out whether it’s the right place for you, our team strives to ensure transparency and keep parents informed. Are you wondering what goes on…