Video Game Addiction Impacts All Aspects of Your Child's Life

Our therapists know the insidious power of video games on children and teens who are struggling socially or behaviorally. They understand which types of video games are the most addictive. They also understand how critical it is for these young people to be removed from the gaming environment for a period of time to change their behavior. Even the major media has started to report on the growing concern with video gaming addiction.

TV affectionately dubbed wilderness therapy programs "brat camps," but we don't see our students as brats. They are often struggling with emotional or behavioral problems that frustrate them as much as they frustrate their parents and teachers.

If you want more for your teen - if you want to see your teen reaching their full potential - we are sure to have an EFFECTIVE program that can get them back on track for a brighter future.

Our uniquely powerful and effective programs move teens past their frustration and anxieties toward self-understanding and a desire to grow and succeed. Located in such beautiful locations as the red rock of Utah, the mountains of New York, or the wilderness of Oregon, our programs are placed in remote, serene parts of the country. This provides each student with the opportunity to experience personal growth away from distractions that tend to interfere with their ability to learn effectively. Our students observe and learn to live within the rules of the natural world, often times experiencing them first hand, for the first time.

We understand the allure of the virtual gaming world where a shy teen can feel powerful and popular.

Through unique wilderness challenges, confidence-building activities, and proven therapeutic methods reinforced by Mother Nature's natural consequences, we provide a powerful and significant approach to help young people learn tools to communicate and interact with others more effectively. We encourage you to call us at 888.375.4376 so we can assess your child's needs and help you decide if wilderness therapy is the right fit for your child.

We understand the powerful pull of peer pressure, especially on teens who often feel as if they don't fit in. We also know these teens CAN develop the tools and confidence to face their fears and resist the seeming comfort of living their lives in a game world.

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Aspen Education Group is recognized nationwide as the leading provider of education programs for struggling or underachieving young people. As the largest and most comprehensive network of therapeutic schools and programs, Aspen offers professionals and families the opportunity to choose a setting that best meets a student's unique academic and emotional needs. Our services range from short-term intervention programs to residential treatment, and include a variety of therapeutic interventions including: boarding schools, wilderness therapy, and weight loss programs.

Both parents and professionals can find exceptional programs for troubled children, teenagers, and young adults at Aspen Education Group.