Parents who experience difficulty communicating with their children or controlling their children's disruptive or destructive behavior have many options to solve behavior problems. From residential programs to wilderness experiences and summer camps, programs for children often combine behavioral counseling with challenging and fun activities to boost kids' confidence in themselves and ability to interact positively with others. Look for a program that target's your child's specific needs, whether your child is a troubled teen or diagnosed with a specific condition like ADHD or Asperger's Syndrome.
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs have been operating since 1988 and focus on using the outdoor resources of the Pacific Northwest to solve behavioral problems. Wilderness therapy programs promote self-reliance, confidence and motivation to change, and focus on improving the overall physical, mental and emotional health of the child. Catherine Freer also provides family workshops and counseling and give parents ongoing feedback on their child's progress during the wilderness program. Wilderness therapy is one of three programs children can be enrolled in at Catherine Freer, along with the Santiam Crossing School, which provides children the opportunity for academic study in an outdoor environment, and the Oregon Transition Homes program, which provides teens behavioral counseling in a residential home stay.
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs
PO Box 1064
Albany, OR 97321
541-812-0116
cfeer.com
Ironwood Residential Treatment Center
Ironwood is a residential center in Maine for teenage children with mental health and behavioral problems. Ironwood is a state-licensed school with a structured 6 to 9 month program for teens that allows them to stay on track with their academic studies. The program also includes daily counseling and extra-curricular activities that include outdoor adventure, an equestrian program, arts, culinary sciences and horticulture.
Ironwood Residential Treatment Center
67 Captain Cushman Rd.
Morrill, ME 04952
877-496-2463
ironwoodmaine.com
Talisman Camps and Programs
Talisman summer camps are specifically tailored to the needs of children with diagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), learning disabilities, Asperger's Syndrome and high-functioning autism. Talisman also offers semester-long programs for teenage children with autism spectrum disorders to participate in a specialized school environment that meets their unique learning needs. Summer camp programs include outdoor activities like hiking, camping, rafting, rock climbing and ropes courses. Talisman programs aim to solve behavior problems through communication, social skills, personal accountability and self-esteem.
Talisman
64 Gap Creek Rd.
Zirconia, NC 28790
888-458-8226
talismancamps.com
The Total Transformation Program
The Total Transformation program is a collection of instructional materials for parents on how to modify their children's defiant and disruptive behavior from early childhood up to adolescence. The packet of materials includes two DVDs, 7 audio CDs and a workbook that cover a range of topics to help parents understand the root causes of misbehavior and learn how to communicate effectively with their children. The creator of the program is a behavioral therapist, James Lehman, who also conducts training events and provides consulting services for schools and other institutions.
The Total Transformation Program
10 Speirs St.
Westbrook, ME 04092
800-291-5028
thetotaltransformation.com
