Posts by Asheville Academy for Growth
International Students Thrive at Asheville Academy
International Students Thrive at Asheville Academy Through SEVIS At Asheville Academy, we understand the importance of providing comprehensive mental health resources to all students, regardless of their background or country of origin. Sadly, in many countries around the world, access to quality mental health services is limited, leaving families and adolescents struggling to find the…
Read MorePractice What You Preach: Prioritize Self-Care
Practice What You Preach: Prioritize Self-Care In the healthcare industry, we spend much of our time telling others how important self care is. But have you ever questioned if you are taking the time to take care of yourself? I’m sure you’re aware that May is Mental Health Awareness Month. We want to remind you…
Read MoreSpecial Education Private School
Asheville Academy’s Special Education Private School Recognition We are delighted to take a moment to celebrate a longstanding achievement here at Asheville Academy. For some time now, we have proudly held accreditation as a Special Education Private School, distinguishing us as the sole therapeutic boarding school and residential treatment center in North Carolina to have…
Read MoreMeet the Animals of Asheville Academy
Meet the Animals of Asheville Academy Animals play a crucial role in therapeutic settings due to their innate ability to provide comfort, companionship, and emotional support. Interacting with animals has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness, while also promoting relaxation and overall well-being. Our students don’t only get to play with…
Read MoreHeartwarming Letters from our Students
Receiving letters from graduating students is always a memorable and rewarding experience for us. They serve as a testament to our positive influence on their lives and the value of their time at Asheville Academy. Letters from students and families are an invaluable source of feedback and insights that help us understand the strengths of…
Read MoreAsheville Academy for Growth
Fostering a community of healthy relationships, personal growth, and academic confidence. For many, we have been known as AAG, where the “G” once represented “Girls” in our program’s acronym. Throughout our journey, we’ve tried various changes in our name- dropping the ‘G’ all together, we even entertained a students’ suggestions to be Asheville Academy for…
Read More10 Mental Health and Self-care Tips for Teens
Self-care is a fundamental practice that prioritizes one’s well-being and fosters a healthy, balanced lifestyle. In a fast-paced world filled with responsibilities and demands, taking the time to care for ourselves is essential for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional health. From tending to our physical needs to nurturing our emotional and mental well-being, self-care is…
Read MoreRecognizing Teens and Anxiety Issues Early
Recognizing Anxiety Wouldn’t it be great to be a kid again? No 9-to-5 job, no taxes to file, no bills, no one else to worry about. To top all that off, you get to sleep in on the weekends and have meals prepared for you every night. We all know how stressful adult life can…
Read MoreTips For Helping Connect With Your Anxious Teen Girls
Teen Girls and Anxiety The teenage years are a time of rapid and exponential growth. During this time, teens are figuring out independence and self-agency, time management, platonic and romantic relationships, where their place is in the world, and self-discovering who they are and want to become, all while their hormones are charging developing minds.…
Read MoreTips for Promoting Positive Children’s Mental Health
Every parent wants their child to be healthy, but physical health is often prioritized over children’s mental health–this is a mistake. Since the two are deeply linked, a child cannot truly be physically healthy without being mentally healthy as well. Many parents aren’t sure how to keep their children’s mental health up, though. As parents,…
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