Turning Winds
Troubled Teen Questionnaire

Many times as parents, we wonder whether or not our teenager is in need of help. The following document is a list that we have put together in order to give you an idea of the seriousness of your teenager's at-risk behaviors.

Does your troubled teen exhibit any of the following behaviors?

Please select the best answer.
  1. Does your troubled teen fail to complete tasks that require effort regardless of the future importance of the task? (e.g. school work)
    Yes       No
  2. Does your troubled teen attempt to negotiate and/or manipulate in order to avoid consequences and problems?
    Yes       No
  3. Does your troubled teen justify negative behaviors by blaming others?
    Yes       No
  4. Is your troubled teen unwilling to recognize the impact of his/her behavior on family and friends?
    Yes       No
  5. Does your troubled teen use manipulation and deception in order to change others' points of view?
    Yes       No
  6. Does your troubled teen have weekly outbursts or mood swings?
    Yes       No
  7. Does your troubled teen avoid participating in family activities and social events?
    Yes       No
  8. Does your troubled teen become impatient or easily agitated with others?
    Yes       No
  9. Does your teen have an intense fear of gaining weight or becoming fat?
    Yes       No
  10. Has there been a recent drop in your teen's performance at school?
    Yes       No
  11. Is it difficult for your teen to relate with others or make friends?
    Yes       No
  12. Does your teen frequently fail to finish schoolwork, projects or chores?
    Yes       No
  13. Does your teen fail to follow through with responsibilities or instructions?
    Yes       No
  14. Is your teen forgetful or often viewed as lazy?
    Yes       No
  15. Does your teen argue with adults and authority figures?
    Yes       No
  16. Is your teen failing one or more courses in school?
    Yes       No
  17. Has your teen undergone therapy and/or counseling without results?
    Yes       No
  18. Does your teen do dangerous things without considering the consequences, "a daredevil?"
    Yes       No
  19. Has your teen been physically abusive to animals?
    Yes       No
  20. Is your teen extremely self-conscious?
    Yes       No
  21. Does your teen appear depressed, sad, tearful or irritable nearly every day?
    Yes       No
  22. Has your teen run away from home? (More than twice)
    Yes       No
  23. Is your teen sexually active?
    Yes       No
  24. Does your teen engage in self-injurious behaviors and/or threaten to inflict self-harm?
    Yes       No
  25. Does your teen use illegal drugs and/or alcohol?
    Yes       No
Note: Once personal information is submitted your teens score will be automatically tallied below and a counselor will contact you within 24 hours.

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