As a parent, you may have exhausted all of your local resources and are considering an alternative program/school for your child. You are on your way to a solution through Teen Direction. My services include helping you find the right placement/school for your child that is best suitable for his/her needs.

Basically there are three categories of placements. A Wilderness Program is designed as a short-term intervention to aid a child in processing his/her core issues. If these underlying issues are addressed internally, returning home can be an option. However, if a child needs more time to explore these issues, an Emotional Growth Boarding School or Residential Treatment Center may be suggested.

As a consultant I travel approximately 50 days per year, visiting programs/schools, attending professional conferences and conferring with other colleagues. This allows me to make the best possible recommendations regarding your child. Click here to learn more about me.

Is Your Child Experiencing...
Declining academic performance Poor impulse control Change in peer group Low motivation Rebellion against authority Substance Abuse Eating Disorders Trouble with the law Sexual/Physical Abuse or Promiscuity Adoption/Attachment Issues Talk of death or suicide Conduct Disorder Depression	Grief Issues Low self-esteem ADD/ADHD Oppositional defiant behavior Runaway episodes Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Learning Disabilities Bipolar Disorder Self-harming Behaviors Anxiety Disorders Oppositional Behaviors Autistic/Asperger's Disorder

I know many of the feelings you may be experiencing right now: fear, sadness, shock, anxiety, desperation, exhaustion, anger, denial, and love! You may be asking yourself, “What did I do wrong? What happened?” Let's focus on finding an alternative placement that will ensure your child’s safety and your piece of mind. Through Teen Direction, I will assist you in finding the proper placement for your child where he/she can begin the work necessary to experience both academic and emotional success.