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What is an Educational Consultant?

Jun 07 2021

Maybe you’ve spoken to your child’s doctor, teacher, therapist, or conducted some research on your own about When Therapeutic Treatment is Needed and came across our educational consulting services. Regardless of how you came to ask “what is an educational consultant?”, we’re glad you’re here. Today, we’ll answer “what is...

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What is a Residential Treatment Center for Youth?

Apr 23 2021

Is a Residential Treatment Center right for your child? When it comes to your child’s health and wellbeing, you’ll do anything to keep them on the path towards a safe, healthy, and successful future. But when it seems you’ve done all you can, it can be hard to know what...

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What is a Gap Year? Identifying the right program.

Apr 19 2021

Also known as a “sabbatical year,” a gap year is when students take a year off from schooling to deepen their practical, professional, or personal awareness. There are several pros and cons to taking a gap year during college or after high school, as well as gap year programs designed...

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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...

Girl walking to class at a therapeutic boarding school

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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