A Spectrum of Residential Programs - Focusing on What Matters
WHAT'S MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOUR FAMILY?
Family is the cornerstone of our society and therefore the family system plays a huge part in where we are with respect to how we are relating to each other. As parents, now more than ever, we are taking a closer look at what our changing society has created -- faster growth in the teen pop culture, increased exposure to issues we did not foresee. Teens today are bombarded and are dealing with issues of alcohol, divorced families, drugs, gambling, increased peer pressure, Internet addiction, risk-taking behaviors, sex, and smoking. They live the tough issues our parents never discussed. Because of this, teens voice their opinions directly, loudly and with or without emotion. Conflict and turmoil have entered into your family with your teen and you are at wits end not knowing what to do.
So what brought you here most likely is much of the above and you are looking for some solutions which will allow you and your family to regain the love and stability you once knew. There is a growing population of young people who, despite academic ability, fail to achieve their potential - developmentally, scholastically and socially and - due to behavioral, emotional and/or psychological issues. There are solutions to healing your family. What's more important than your family? As parents and professionals, we at HFS have successfully addressed and resolved the issues our families faced.
The path we each took to get here today was not easy, yet required nothing that we did not already have -- a revisit to our family value frame, the desire to change within then taking deliberate action to make the change work. The good news is our families are whole again; our children are alive and well, loving life. You see, we share your commitment and passion of family and have walked in your shoes.
A Letter To Parents
Common Issues of Teens We Work With when it is determined that a residential setting is most appropriate:
- Academic Learning Differences
- ADD and ADHD
- Adoption issues
- Alcohol or drug abuse / use
- Bi-Polar Disorder
- Bright but no motivation
- Conduct Disorder
- Depression
- Detention in Juvenile Hall
- Divorce stigma issues
- Eating disorders (Anorexia or bulimia)
- Failing grades or refusal to attend school
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Gambling addiction
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder
- Internet addiction
- Juvenile sexual misconduct
- Lack of motivation, lack of self-esteem
- Learning differences and/or disabilities
- Lying and manipulative behavior
- No accountability lack of responsibility
- Non-academic success leading to withdrawal or dropout
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Poor choice of friends, unhealthy peer group
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Reactive Attachment Disorder
- Risky behavior leading to legal issues
- Runaway and significant curfew violations
- Self worth issues
- Sexual identity issues
- Sexual promiscuity issues / Pregnancy
- Students requiring special educational needs
- Suicidal ideation
- Suspension or expulsion from school
- Underachieving
In the complex and fast paced society in which we live in, it becomes difficult for parents to really know what type of program is going to be best for their teen. Choosing among them can be a daunting task.
There are hundreds of programs in the United States and all are listed as different types of programs and schools from Emotional Growth Programs to Family Style Schools to Outdoor Behavioral Schools to Wilderness Programs and more.
Frequent visits to these programs and schools, as well as extensive follow-up with families and students who are utilizing them, enable us to carefully evaluate each program / school and its appropriateness for children, adolescents, young adults and their families.
Our consultants travel extensively and continuously to stay current on program offerings, staff changes, population mix and milieu at hundreds of facilities. This gives us the ability to not only recommend a specific program but to recommend a specific therapist in a program. In addition, because we have so much experience with at-risk youth, programs are more inclined to accommodate our requests for placement regardless of their current census. We have given every effort to provide descriptions of all the different types of programs and schools available that we recommend on behalf of our clients.
First things first - Please watch this short three minute video about the benefits of working with Educational Consultants
Next, give us a call toll free at 866-833-6911. What's more important than your family?
Incorporating the family in every aspect of this decision is paramount for the healing process to begin and continue through the family journey of success. We are here for you!
