Humans experience a range of different emotions throughout their lifetime: happiness, sadness, frustration, anger, fear, disgust, surprise, and more. All of these emotions are perfectly natural as long as they’re in balance. While in moderation, negative emotions like sadness, anger, or frustration can empower us and help us become better versions of ourselves; if we experience too much of these…Read More
As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, even if that means taking desperate measures to ensure their behavior issues are fixed. But how will you know it’s time to seek help from a behavioral therapist? Many people will write off bad behavior as a sign of puberty or “growing up,” but that’s not always the case. In this blog, we’re going to take a look at some of the top warnin…Read More
Here at Kaizen Academy, we continually stress the importance of exercise as a means of dealing with mental health issues like low self-esteem, depression, and even behavioral issues. Although exercise is not an all-in-one solution to these problems, it’s a useful tool that we use to help young men rebuild their self-worth and reinforce positive habits. Visit our site to learn more about the recr…Read More
According to mentalhealth.gov, in 2014, one-fifth of all Americans experience mental health issues and around one in ten young people experienced at least one period of major depression. Life moves on whether it’s difficult or not, however, that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t seek help for mental health issues when we need it. Here at Kaizen Academy, we specialize in treating sexual behavior issu…Read More
A residential treatment program, or residential treatment center, is a healthcare facility focused on therapy for mental illness, behavioral issues, and substance abuse. These programs can be either created for a specific purpose, such as rehab for alcoholics or drug addicts, or they can have a broader reach. Here at Kaizen Academy, we specialize in working with boys dealing with sexual behavior i…Read More
In a program that literally has “continuous improvement” as its name, Kaizen is always striving to get better. One important measuring stick for us is whether we’re actually making a positive impact. Isn’t that what it all comes down to? Are we really making a difference? Numbers can paint part of the picture. It’s important to conduct research throughout the treatment process, and be…Read More
The power and purpose of experiential and adventure-based interventions for teens in treatment is undeniable. While more research is needed to expand our understanding of the clinical impacts of adventure therapy, previous research indicates improvements in depression, self-esteem, anxiety, and other mental/emotional health issues after engaging in adventure therapy programs. At Kaizen Academy, yo…Read More
How is it that spending time in a cold warehouse can be so warming to the heart? The answer lies in the purpose. Kaizen Academy specializes in helping young men overcome sexual behavior problems by – in part – getting outside themselves and recognizing the thoughts, feelings, and needs of those around them. These are significant pieces to the often-challenging puzzle of empathy – an importan…Read More
WE HAVE A HUGE PROBLEM Harvey Weinstein. Bill Cosby. Kevin Spacey. Anthony Weiner. Roger Ailes. Bill O’Reilly. Mark Halperin. And the list goes on, and on, and on. The recent, disturbing flood of allegations of sexual misconduct has brought to light the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and abuse at nearly every level of our society. To the hundreds of brave women who have come forward with bol…Read More
When I was a kid, we had, mounted on the wall near the dining table, a rotary-dial phone with a 30’ long cord that seemed to always be twisted into a ball of knotted-up, curly wire. To let my mom know where I was, I had to use my friend’s rotary phone with the twisted cord to call my house’s rotary phone with the twisted cord. But usually, I forgot. Or called late. I just didn’t think abou…Read More
