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The more teens want to have freedom, the more routine and structure is necessary to help them navigate it with responsibility. Although few will likely admit to it, what adolescents need more than anything else is consistency and a sense of structure within the family. Unfortunately, the very nature of parenting can make this seemingly …

Jeremy Nunnelley, LPC, NCC PQ Therapist Anxiety is an increasingly common problem for adolescents and young adults. The worry and fear associated with anxiety disorders can result in self-doubt, irritability, difficulty focusing, and feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks. In addition to these primary symptoms, other issues can worsen and be made more resistant to treatment …

You’ve seen it before—a group of teens, a couple or a family at a restaurant sitting together but not being together because everyone is checking their phones? More and more, technology is ever present in our lives, and we are all at danger of succumbing to overuse. The millennial generation is known for being the …

It’s not always easy to understand the difference between adolescent moodiness and a more serious struggle with depression. In fact, one in every 33 children can show signs of depression and in teens, that number is as high as one in eight. If you’ve noticed a depressive state for weeks, months or even longer it …

Welcome to the Aloha state—where people live longer, relax more and breathe easier. Considered one of the top vacation spots in the world, Hawaii is indeed made up of a chain of breathtaking islands. However, don’t think Hawaii is just resorts and hula huts. It’s also home to Pacific Quest! Hawaiian Culture You may know …

Pacific Quest offers hope to families if traditional therapy fails their loved ones. Adolescents and young adults attend Pacific Quest for a multitude of reasons, but overall, the end goal is to improve their mental well-being. For whatever personal reasons they attend, we find that the Pacific Quest approach works for these students for a …

  Date: Wednesday, April 29 Time: 5:00 p.m. dessert reception, movie screening immediately follows  Location: Mayan Theater Join Pacific Quest, Uinta Academy and Sky’s the Limit Fund in promoting awareness of this important film. Girl on the Edge is an award-winning film based on a true story of a young woman’s journey of healing and reconnection. …

After the completion of a rigorous accreditation process and site visit, Pacific Quest earned accreditation from the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), an accreditation division of AdvancED. NCA CASI provides nationally-recognized accreditation, the purpose of which is continuous school improvement focused on increasing student performance. To earn accreditation, schools …

Pacific Quest is pleased to announce therapist, Mike Sullivan’s promotion to Alumni and Family Services Director. In this new capacity, Mike’s skill set will be leveraged to bring a layer of support to all PQ families, while at Pacific Quest and beyond. Mike will draw on years of clinical experience to help families maximize the …

On Friday, February 6, 2015 from 1:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m., Pacific Quest’s Medical Director, Dr. Britta Zimmer and Primary Therapist, Dr. Brian Konik will present “Quirky Kids In the Great Outdoors: An Integrative Approach to Assessments and Interventions for Students Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder” at the 2015 NATSAP Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. Pacific Quest is …