Sue Scheff Featured in the Sun Sentinel – Rescuing Troubled Teens
Wit’s End Book offers advice to help out-of-control teensBy Liz Doup South Florida Sun-Sentinel
October 8, 2008
October 8, 2008
A decade ago, when her 14-year-old daughter spiraled out of control, Sue Scheff didn’t know where to turn.
As a result, the Weston mom sent Ashlyn to a residential program that harmed rather than helped, she says. It was a drastic move after her daughter had temporarily run away and threatened violence.
In hindsight, Scheff wishes she had looked more closely at schools and asked more questions. To help parents avoid her mistakes, she started researching programs that offer professional treatment in a residential setting. She put what she learned in the recently published book, Wit’s End: Advice and Resources for Saving Your Out-of-Control Teen (Health Communications Inc.; $14.95). She also created Parents’ Universal Resource Experts Inc. (helpyourteens.com).
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Tags: At Risk Teens, Parenting Teens, Struggling Teens, Sue Scheff, Teen Help, Teen Issues, Troubled Teens, Wits End
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[...] 9. Are you considering outside treatment for your child? Residential Therapy is a huge step, and not a step that is taken lightly. Do your homework! When your child’s behavior escalates to a level of belligerence, defiance, substance abuse or God forbid gang relations – it may be time to seek outside help. Don’t be ashamed of this – put your child’s future first and take steps to get the help he/she needs – immediately, but take your time to find the right placement. Read Wit’s End! for more information. Take a moment to read a recent News Articles from the Miami Herald on Wit’s End and Sun-Sentinel – Rescuing Your Troubled Teens. [...]