Academic Anxiety Thwarts Achievement
Academic pressure is nothing new, but full-blown anxiety over the need to achieve perfectly can sometimes produce an opposite result, paralyzing students and preventing them from accomplishing even the simplest task. Other students put in many hours of effort and obtain good grades, but somehow feel that it is never enough. How much academic…
Read MoreThe Heartbreak of Having a Daughter with Anorexia
If you have a daughter with symptoms of anorexia, you are not alone; anorexia is the third most common chronic illness among adolescents, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. Anorexia nervosa is a fear of gaining weight that mostly effects teenage girls and young women. It is marked by…
Read MoreBinge Eating Disorder in Adolescent Girls
Binge eating is becoming more common for young women in the U.S., but particularly for adolescent girls. Binge eating is not discussed as much as the more well-known eating disorders of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, however it is more common. Officially classified as an eating disorder diagnosis in 2013, binge eating disorder (BED) is…
Read MoreTeenage Drug and Alcohol Abuse
If you believe that your teenager has ingested a harmful substance call 911 immediately. Havenwood specializes in helping teenagers who have drug and alcohol problems. We would be happy to consult with you to determine how we can help–CALL NOW. *** While some consider experimentation with drugs and alcohol to be normal rites of passage…
Read MoreWarning Signs of Suicide
Suicide can occur without warning signs when, for example, a person finds themselves in an unbearable and overwhelming situation and decides to act on impulse. However, if you are aware of some general suicide warning signs you may be able to help someone seek professional help and avoid the tragic consequences that always accompany a…
Read MoreReactive Attachment Disorder
Reactive attachment disorder (“RAD”) and other attachment problems occur in children who have been unable to consistently connect with a parent or primary caregiver especially during the period between birth and five (5) years of age. This can happen for many reasons: No one looks at, talks to, or smiles at a baby leaving the…
Read MoreEating Disorders and Warning Signs
Warning signs of an eating disorder can generally be divided into two categories: (I) those that can be a sign of any eating disorder; and (ii) those that are specifically related to a particular type of eating disorder. These broad or general signs include a dramatic difference in a person’s weight to height ratio, something…
Read MoreDrug and Alcohol Abuse Warning Signs
While some consider experimentation with drugs and alcohol to be normal rites of passage for adolescents, experimentation can very easily, and very often does, lead to increased usage and even dependency/addiction. While experimentation for a short period of time may not result in long term, harmful effects, prolonged use of drugs and alcohol will almost…
Read MoreDepression in Teenagers
Depression is very common in teenagers and its occurrence is rapidly increasing. Adolescents is a difficult time with many major changes occurring physically, mental and emotionally. It is common for teenagers to experience mood changes from time to time. However, parents should be aware of the signs of chronic depression and take all possible steps…
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Eric Allred was born and raised in Rigby, Idaho. He grew up on a family farm where he learned the value of work. He graduated from Rigby High School and attended Rick’s College, now known as BYU-Idaho. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Utah State University, received a master’s degree in organizational behavior and human relations from the University of Phoenix and a second master’s degree in marital and family therapy from Phillips Graduate Institute. Eric has been involved in Rotary and was president of a local Rotary Club. He enjoys being with his family and doing outdoor activities such as fly fishing.
Chase was very fortunate to start in this industry as a struggling 17 year old kid looking for a mentor and something to be passionate about. Wilderness therapy was Chase’s first stop in this industry and was truly a transcendental experience for him. Chase has an enormous love for this line of work and the power that it has in creating change in everyone involved. Chase’s biggest belief is the power a mentor, strong, healthy relationships, and accountability can have on anyone, especially youth. Taking a very relational approach to his work, Chase has always been very relatable to the students he works with. Being able to understand and relate to a vast variety of the same struggles as a lot of the students he works with has been able to help him continue to grow, learn, and teach. Chase believes that with great rapport and trust, he can use his experience to continue to coach and train new staff, and has the ability to find those staff with the passion for this industry, and help them grow. His love and passion can be felt the moment you talk with Chase about this industry and he passes that on to others he works with. In his spare time you will find Chase cheering for the Eagles, Yankees, and Mavericks, hanging out with his brother, learning more about Eastern Psychology, and continuing to grow and learn.