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TFI Hosts Second Successful Health Fair at Local Pathway Family Services Facility

Topeka, KS – Pathway Family Services (PFS), an agency of TFI, takes the health & safety of its staff and clients very seriously. To help support the overall wellbeing of PFS staff, PFS hosted its second PFS Health Fair last week. Individuals attended to learn more about health habits, receive vaccinations and interact with wellness … Read moreTFI Hosts Second Successful Health Fair at Local Pathway Family Services Facility

How Residential Treatment Can Help Mental Health

Residential treatment is when a person struggling with mental health problems lives at a treatment facility to receive around-the-clock care. Such treatment facilities offer communities of people with similar struggles, educational programs, and constant access to treatment experts. There are a few benefits to residential treatment which other programs may not have: Patients Are Away … Read moreHow Residential Treatment Can Help Mental Health

Using CBT to Overcome Anxiety

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect 40 million adults in the United States, but only a little over a third of them receive treatment. Anxiety is commonly a co-occurring disorder, where the patient may also suffer from depression, sleep disorders, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, phobias, or bipolar disorder. What … Read moreUsing CBT to Overcome Anxiety

Turning Negatives Into Positives With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of psychotherapy that involves restructuring the way the mind thinks and perceives situations. It connects thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Our happiness is not dependent upon an event, but the way we perceive it.  From Unchecked Negative Thoughts to Reframing The negative thought about what happened can cause negative … Read moreTurning Negatives Into Positives With Cognitive Behavioral Therapy!

Residential Treatment…Clearing a Path to Healthy Living

As mental health continues to gain recognition, we become increasingly aware of its importance in our overall well-being. According to the NSCH (National Survey of Children’s Health), subsidiary, almost half of youth in the United States have gone through at least one “adverse family experience”, with 22.6% having gone through two or more. Social sciences … Read moreResidential Treatment…Clearing a Path to Healthy Living

Understanding PTSD in Teens

In recent years, the stigma surrounding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) decreased. PTSD is a mental illness brought on as an unconscious response to some form of trauma. It can lead to the development of other disorders such as depression and anxiety. In teenagers, being the victim of abuse, violence, or accident causes trauma. Dealing … Read moreUnderstanding PTSD in Teens

Common Questions About Residential Treatment Centers For Children

When you are a parent, you are bound to come across some children who have behavioral challenges. Children who have gone through traumatizing experiences are usually carrying a lot of anger, sadness, and even guilt. Unable to handle these strong emotions, they may act out. Children who have lived in homes where adults yelled or … Read moreCommon Questions About Residential Treatment Centers For Children

Independent Living Program

Not everyone is promised the same opportunities in life. Sometimes adolescents age out of the foster care system, but don’t have a stable home environment. Further, they might not have ever been given the opportunity to have it. In life, things happen that are out of our control, and searching for ways to help a … Read moreIndependent Living Program

Does Your Child Need Residential Treatment?

Keeping your child safe and healthy often requires a parent to make difficult choices. Sometimes, youth are faced with serious psychiatric problems. Their behavior can be unpredictable, difficult to manage, and even dangerous. Indeed, certain psychological issues cannot be managed successfully at home. As a parent or guardian, you have limited resources. A residential setting … Read moreDoes Your Child Need Residential Treatment?

Supporting Your Child Through Residential Treatment

Even more challenging than watching your child struggle with a mental health disorder might be admitting them to residential treatment. Parents often feel out of control or lost as to how to support their child while the child participates in residential treatment. Research the Facility When selecting a facility for your child, find out as … Read moreSupporting Your Child Through Residential Treatment