NEW 30-Day Intensive Stabilization Intervention for Adolescents

In 30 days,  we aim to give youth the skills to stabilize their behavioral concerns by helping them develop and utilize coping skills to maintain positive behaviors and recovery in their mental health struggles. 

The New Foundation’s ISI Program offers a unique intervention experience for adolescents who are struggling with mental health and behavioral issues.  Applying TNF’s strengths-based guiding principles, we utilize evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI)

 How will I know if my child is in need of an Intensive Stabilization Intervention? Read the rest of this entry »

Tiffany’s Poem

“You know those days when you just want to quit and the days when it all goes wrong?  Well, there’s a cure for that and it’s called LOVE and you’ll always have it no matter what!”

Arizona State Budget Crisis

Dear Friends,

As many of you know, the Arizona state budget still has not passed.  The biggest issue holding up the budget from passing is the disagreement between Governor Brewer and the State Legislators on a sales tax increase.  The sales tax increase is a proposed one percent for two years; so for every dollar a person spends there will be an extra penny charged.  The tax money will be used to fund education and social service programs.  Most of the families that we serve rely on funding from government social services, without the sales tax increase much of the funding is at risk of being cut form the budget and many of the children and families that we help will have little access to treatment and services.  Read the rest of this entry »

Free Family Activites in this Economy

Spending good quality family time together is important.  Many people believe that to have a great time means to spend tons of money on the day or the event.  With current economic times families are finding it hard to entertain family members but I am here to tell you that there are many fun family activities that are free.

1.  Hiking McDowell Mountain has many family activities to participate in.  (May want to try this when it is a little cooler, but always a family favorite).  Pack a lunch and eat at the top of the mountain with a perfect view.  Discuss the city and landmarks with the kids.

2.  African American Multicultural Museum.  Thursday-Saturday 1-5pm are free.  Educational and fun.  Take a walk around Scottsdale.  Old town Scottsdale has many wonderful stores to “window shop.” Read the rest of this entry »

Nathan’s Notes

One thing that I have noticed over the years is that there is a BIG difference between what people think they need in order to be successful and what they actually need to be successful.  For instance, let’s say that you are going to repel off the edge of a cliff.  Hey, it could happen; I know someone that jumps out of perfectly good airplanes, but that’s another subject.  So by your estimation, you figure it is about 1000 feet down.  Beside you is a 1000 and a 2000 foot rope.  Which rope do you use?

a)      1000 foot rope

Or

b)      2000 foot rope

If you chose the b) 2000 foot rope then you have chosen wisely.  If you chose the 1000 foot rope what would happen if you were 50 feet short?  That is one long!  The point of the story is that sometimes it is better to do more than what you think you need so there is room for error.

NBC’s “Today Show” Segment Glorifies the Negative Acting Out Behavior of a Young Boy

Did any one see the segment on the “Today Show”  this morning with the little boy who took his parent’s keys to the family car, took the car out for a joyride and refused to stop for the police?  I was so disappointed with the show’s producers for energizing this behavior by having the little boy and his family featured on the show with an in-person interview.  The segment portrayed the behavior as cute and even called the boy “adventurous”.  This type of glorification of negative and dangerous behavior sends the wrong message to children who are still trying to learn how to decipher between right and wrong.

Seriously.  Think about how confused this young boy must be – initially grounded for 4 days as a consequence for the behavior only to get to fly to New York a couple of days later to appear on National TV!

I must say that I do, however, find some solace in knowing that more than half the people commenting on the segment agreed with me.  Very disappointing NBC.

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