Wilderness/Therapeutic boarding schools Inquiry

Hi everyone, I am seeking resources for a family with whom I'm working here in Southeast Michigan. Their son is 11 years old and very defiant, rude, and at times, aggressive. The parents are not on the same page about how to address his behaviors, but they are considering different options and one is wilderness therapy or therapeutic boarding school--the closer (geographically) the program to home, the better, but they know they may have to go further. This boy has not been adjudicated on any offenses, so there is no mandated state involvement. I know this list is rich in resources and can hopefully refer us to reputable programs. Do not restrict yourself to this region of the country, though understandably, the closer the better, for the family--the quality and integrity of the program tops the list of priorities though. If you need more specific information to make a recommendation, feel free to e-mail me off-list at acbass18@yahoo.com. Thanks, Adam Cohen Licensed Master of Social Work

Adam,

The Catherine Freer site in Southern OR has a great reputation foor good long lasting results.

Adam

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Hi everyone, I am seeking resources for a family with whom I'm working here in Southeast Michigan. Their son is 11 years old and very defiant, rude, and at times, aggressive. The parents are not on the same page about how to address his behaviors, but they are considering different options and one is wilderness therapy or therapeutic boarding school--the closer (geographically) the program to home, the better, but they know they may have to go further. This boy has not been adjudicated on any offenses, so there is no mandated state involvement. I know this list is rich in resources and can hopefully refer us to reputable programs. Do not restrict yourself to this region of the country, though understandably, the closer the better, for the family--the quality and integrity of the program tops the list of priorities though. If you need more specific information to make a recommendation, feel free to e-mail me off-list at acbass18@yahoo.com. Thanks, Adam Cohen Licensed Master of Social Work


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Thanks, Adam. I will pass on this information andkeep it in my files, as well. Take care,Adam--- Bikerbondeson wrote:---------------------------------Adam,The Catherine Freer site in Southern OR has a greatreputation foor good long lasting results.Adam-----Original Message----- From: adamcohen Sent: Jan 3, 2008 9:30 PM To: bikerb@peoplepc.com Subject: [Therapeutic Adventure]Wilderness/Therapeutic boarding schools Inquiry Hi everyone, I am seeking resources for a family withwhom I'm working here in Southeast Michigan. Their sonis 11 years old and very defiant, rude, and at times,aggressive. The parents are not on the same page abouthow to address his behaviors, but they are consideringdifferent options and one is wilderness therapy ortherapeutic boarding school--the closer(geographically) the program to home, the better, butthey know they may have to go further. This boy hasnot been adjudicated on any offenses, so there is nomandated state involvement. I know this list is richin resources and can hopefully refer us to reputableprograms. Do not restrict yourself to this region ofthe country, though understandably, the closer thebetter, for the family--the quality and integrity ofthe program tops the list of priorities though. If youneed more specific information to make arecommendation, feel free to e-mail me off-list atacbass18@yahoo.com. Thanks, Adam Cohen Licensed Masterof Social WorkTherapeutic Adventure Forum at OutdoorEd.com________________________________________PeoplePCOnlineA better way to Internethttp://www.peoplepc.comTherapeutic Adventure Forum at OutdoorEd.com ____________________________________________________________________________________Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ

Adam - I have two recommendations. The first is in Utah called Aspen Achievement Academy. I have heard great results from that program. The other, which may be closer to home for your clients is Crossroads for Youth in Oxford, Mi. It is a residential treatment program that uses wilderness therapy, and experiential learning in treatment. I am a bit biased because I run the Adventure Center for Crossroads, but it may be something to look into for your client. -Josh

I'll check it out. Thanks, Josh.-Adam---- joshbest wrote:---------------------------------Adam - I have two recommendations. The first is inUtah called Aspen Achievement Academy. I have heardgreat results from that program. The other, which maybe closer to home for your clients is Crossroads forYouth in Oxford, Mi. It is a residential treatmentprogram that uses wilderness therapy, and experientiallearning in treatment. I am a bit biased because Irun the Adventure Center for Crossroads, but it may besomething to look into for your client.-JoshTherapeutic Adventure Forum at OutdoorEd.com ____________________________________________________________________________________Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ

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