Life can be a complicated mess of difficult challenges and unexpected setbacks. As we wade through the many obstacles that are thrown our way, it’s easy to feel confused and unsure about a great many things. But as a parent, there’s one thing that you’re always 100% sure of, no matter the situation: you love your child, and you want the very best for them. Unfortunately, this is a fact that…Read More
Have you ever gone on an adventurous activity outdoors and felt mentally energized afterward? There’s a reason for this — doing fun things outdoors actually has a lot of physical and mental benefits. The satisfaction you feel isn’t just a feeling of “Hey, this is cool,” there are actual things happening in your brain and body that make you feel good. That’s why adventure activities and…Read More
“I understand there’s a guy inside me who wants to lay in bed, smoke weed all day, and watch cartoons and old movies. My whole life is a series of stratagems to avoid and outwit that guy.” -Anthony Bourdain Motivational quotes speak to everyone in different ways, but we were particularly moved by this one by the late Anthony Bourdain, because there’s an inherent truth in it which applies t…Read More
“Idle hands are the devil’s workshop” -Common Idiom Consider the quote above. It’s one that you’ve no doubt heard before, even if the wording was slightly different. Regardless of where it came from or the exact phrasing, the point is clear — boredom and idleness can lead to destructive behavior. Not every person will default to bad habits when they’re bored, but it’s a strong temp…Read More
At Kaizen Academy, our residential treatment center is home to countless troubled teenage boys who have struggled with sexual behavior problems. While these issues are as old as the human race itself, they tend to change according to the times. Today’s teenagers, growing up in the digital age, face problems that are unprecedented in previous generations. They are constantly bombarded by informat…Read More
It’s quite an undertaking writing a blog post about pornography myths, as there are almost too many to count. Indeed, pornography has become extremely widespread in today’s society. While there are people who indulge in it who live normal and productive lives, the bottom line is that it can be destructive to brain chemistry and one’s sexual psychology. The porn industry would want you to bel…Read More
At the Kaizen Academy, we offer a quality residential treatment program to troubled teens who are engaged in self-destructive habits. One area we specialize in is sexual health and well-being, since many teenagers in Utah struggle with sexual boundaries, trauma, and other issues. While sexual problems vary in severity all across the board, many of them share a common root — pornography. Pornogra…Read More
A residential treatment center is a live-in healthcare facility designed to help patients recover from a variety of different issues from substance abuse to mental illness and behavioral issues. In order to provide each patient with the best care possible, residential treatment centers often focus on a specific set of issues which allow therapists to create a specialized plan for each person enter…Read More
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
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
