Teens

At Risk Youth / Teen Addicts Coping Strategies & Life Skills Training

There are a number of pressures on our youth today – possibly more than when we were young. Researchers have determined that the percent of teenage substance abusers has grown and will continue to increase over time.

In a blink of an eye a responsible, happy, and motivated young adult can turn into a rebellious, withdrawn, and sullen addict. It may start with simple experimentation but can quickly lead to a daily, uncontrollable habit. Many children turn to drugs and alcohol to conceal or deny other problems such as low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety. “THERE IS HOPE”

Coach Nakumbe works closely with you and/or child to discuss his/her drinking and other risky behaviors. Because of our unique style and ability to “keep it real”, we are able to quickly connect with your teen to develop a trusting and mutually respectful relationship. Although we are NOT a substance abuse program such as AA, we are committed to assist your child through his/her road to recovery. We work with him/her and you as parents to create a plan that all will support and be held accountable for.

Coach Nakumbe provides individuals who are in treatment such as outpatient treatment or participate in AA or other rehabilitation facilities with added support. We create and set goals to improve your life and focus on commitment and accountability. Abusing substances often destroys various areas of your life; therefore, we focus on repairing them.

Target areas we focus on:

  • Respect
  • Accountability
  • Thinking and behavior change
  • Social management and compliance
  • Emotional & Anger management
  • Risk assessment & Victim awareness
  • Behavior management and safety
  • Problem solving
  • Rebuilding relationships. Re-establishing communication. Rebuild trust. Creating family-relationship agreements

Youth best served:

Male or female ages 12-18 years old who have exhibited learned negative behaviors and may also exhibit, low self-esteem, non-compliance at home-school and in the community, *current or previous chemical dependency, poor problem solving skills and poor emotional / anger management.

*Coach Nakumbe’s services does not replace or serve in lieu of treatment / AA.

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