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When it comes to treatment for chemical dependency and other addictions, ScottCounseling does not work alone.  The following treatment facilities located across the United States are some of the most successful treatment facilities available to treat alcohol, drug and addictive behaviors with a successful track record. 

Hazelden – Center City, MN
The Hazelden Foundation, founded in 1949, pioneered the model of care for alcoholism, drug addiction and related diseases that is now the most widely used in the world. Today, with more than 50 years of experience and an unparalleled breadth of services, Hazelden is an international provider of treatment, recovery, research and training, offering programs, services and publications for individuals, families and communities affected by chemical dependency.
Website: www.hazelden.org

Sierra Tucson
Sierra Tucson is a special psychiatric hospital and behavioral health center leading… Continue Reading

Asking for help from a trained professional, whether it be a dentist, car mechanic, florist, doctor or other service oriented individual should be as natural as asking someone where the restrooms are in a public building.  Do you need help?  Counselors are available and trained to serve you!

Ask a Counselor

ScottCounseling.com was created to serve you and provide solutions for your everyday problems.  ScottCounseling has trained, licensed, professional counselors available to assist you with options that will successfully bring about a solution for your counseling need.  ScottCounseling has help hundreds of individuals with questions about:

Children and Teens  Anxiety  Marriage  Depression  ADD/ADHD  Academic and Schools

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The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has published 100 Ways To Help Your Child and School Succeed. One can not succeed without the other. ScottCounseling recognizes the PTA as a valuable asset for parents, teachers and, of course, students.

100 Ways To Help Your Child and School Succeed

According to the PTA, there are many ways to be involved with your child’s education. You’re probably doing some of these things already. Maybe it’s calling the teacher to say “thank you” or to ask a question, or attending a parent or school board meeting.You’ll soon see the effects of your efforts—that’s because when parents get involved in their children’s education, everyone benefits.

Communicating

1. Give positive feedback and show appreciation… Continue Reading

Attending a new school after a move can be stressful.  Here are some helpful tips to help your child relax, plan ahead and become comfortable with his or her new school

1. Practice the route that the school bus or you will take from your house, by driving there together. Kids feel very reassured seeing the exact trip ahead of time. Do a little homework and talk about the different landmarks along the way. This helps a child know what the other kids already know, the basic geography of the area. Keep in mind that children pay attention to many of the things we adults take for granted — a shopping center with a nice toy store, a cool-colored billboard, a… Continue Reading

Vanessa Van Petten does it again! ScottCounseling loves this author. Her insights, words of wisdom and positive applications for teens and adolescents hits the mark every time. Read, enjoy and learn!

Oh boy, the kids are at home, my sisters are scrounging with nothing to do. I thought it was time for a little 10 tips post! Most of these are academically geared because I think summer is great time to relax and to get ahead.

…most teens have no problem with the relaxing part, but need some help with the motivational part.

1. SAT Prep

Yes, summer is the best time for this. Get an SAT Review Book and just start going over vocab and taking practice… Continue Reading