Breaking the Cycle: How Attachment Styles Shape Adolescent Girls

When your daughter struggles with relationships, acts out unexpectedly, or pushes away those closest to her, there’s often a deeper reason. Attachment theory, pioneered by psychologist John Bowlby, explains how early relationships with caregivers create patterns that shape how we connect with others throughout our lives. At Orama Residential Treatment Center, we work with families…

What Is Trauma? Why It’s Not About What Happened to You

Understanding Trauma Through Your Nervous System’s Response “Trauma” has become one of the most talked about terms in mental health. At Orama Residential Treatment Center, we recognize that while awareness is valuable, misunderstanding what trauma actually is can prevent people from getting the help they need. Many clinicians teach about “big T” and “little t”…

Beyond the Chair: Why True Healing Requires More Than Talk Therapy

At Orama Residential Treatment Center, we understand what brings families to seek residential care. Many parents reach out to us when their teenage daughters have been working hard in outpatient therapy but continue to face significant challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, or behavioral health concerns that need a higher level of support. The truth many…

Healing Together: Practical Ways Families Can Support Their Teen at Home

At Orama Residential Treatment Center, we understand that healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens within the context of loving, supportive family relationships. We desire to walk alongside families during their most challenging moments, and to witness the transformative power of families who actively participate in their teen’s mental health journey. When your daughter is struggling…

Understanding Anxiety and Depression in Teen Girls: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

At Orama Residential Treatment Center, we understand that watching your teenage daughter struggle with anxiety and depression can feel overwhelming and heartbreaking. We know that each young woman who comes to us has a unique story, and we’re committed to creating individualized treatment plans that address not just symptoms, but the underlying causes of emotional…