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Wilderness Therapy: A Summer Intervention for Teens and Young Adults

Mar 30 2021

In the last 20 years, wilderness therapy programs for young adults have become a popular intervention method for children from ages 10 and up. Today, we’ll discuss what wilderness programs for troubled young adults are, if they’re safe, and how your struggling teen could benefit from attending one. What is...

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How to Support Students with Autism in the Classroom

Mar 26 2021

Supporting students with autism in the classroom doesn’t have to be a battle. With the tried and true tactics from parents of autistic children and professionals who work with them everyday, you can learn how to support students with autism in the classroom to help guide them through their most...

3 Reasons Therapists Refer Troubled Teens to Educational Consultants

Mar 21 2021

Community based mental health care providers are often the first resource for families. Parents of an explosive child, dysregulated tween or troubled teen routinely find their way to trusted school counselors, social skills groups, local therapists, behavior specialists, school psychologists, and psychiatrists. A common question is, “Why do therapists refer...

3 Reasons Parents Turn To An Educational Consultant for Troubled Youth

Feb 28 2021

Have you ever had the thought, or perhaps heard someone say, “I don’t need an Educational Consultant because I am smart and capable?” I want to assure you, smart and capable parents do engage an Educational Consultant when it comes to their troubled youth. Here are a few reasons whiy:...

Taking a Gap Year During College

Feb 26 2021

There’s no doubt that the transition from high school to college is a stressful one. So when students consider taking a gap year during college, it can often be a good idea for several reasons. Today, we’ll discuss what a gap year is, the pros and cons of taking a...

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What To Do With an Out of Control Teenager

Feb 22 2021

No one knows your teen better than you. So when their behavior seems to go from “normal teen angst” to destructive to themselves or others, you find yourself wondering what to do when your teenager is out of control. Luckily, there are plenty of resources and out of control teenager...

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What is a Therapeutic Boarding School?

Jan 31 2021

If you’re like many parents we speak with, you’re probably wondering “what is a therapeutic boarding school, and should I consider one for my child?” Therapeutic boarding schools are alternative schools that specialize in educating and helping troubled teens and adolescents with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive...

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Why Troubled Youth & Military Schools Don’t Mix

Jan 28 2021

For many parents struggling with a defiant adolescent, military school for troubled youth can seem like the best option for getting them back on a safe and successful path in life. The unfortunate truth, however, is quite the opposite. According to the Marine Military Academy of Texas, the widely accepted...

How an Educational Consultant Fits Into Counseling Process

Jul 06 2017

Counseling There can be a lack of clarity in the counseling process when school challenges, difficult emotions, or behaviors point to the need for increased services, a specialized school, a therapeutic school, or a treatment program. Families, school counselors or officials, and mental health care providers usually have expectations of...

IEP: Special Education Planning for Needs Beyond the Classroom

May 10 2017

More than an IEP: Planning for Special Education Needs Beyond the Classroom and How an Educational Consultant Can Assist Many Special Education students with a 504 Plan or an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) have needs that must be met beyond the classroom. It is common for students to face numerous challenges...

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