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Copper Canyon AcademyCOPPER CANYON ACADMEY is an all girls school in Rimrock, Arizona. COPPER CANYON ACADEMY offers an extremely comprehensive therapeutic program for girls and their families through individual, group, and animal therapy. There are also parent seminars and family workshops. All of the therapists who work with the teenage girls and their families at COPPER CANYON ACADEMY are licensed by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Services.

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Parents struggling with pre-teen or adolescent child problems due to behavior issues, academic concerns, or emotional issues might think military school is the answer, but other residential programs are probably a better choice.

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  • Adirondack Leadership Expeditions

    Adirondack Leadership Expeditions is a character development wilderness program for troubled teens that promotes personal growth through a focus on insight-oriented experiences.

  • Phoenix Outdoor

    Phoenix Outdoor is a licensed wilderness therapy program located near Asheville, North Carolina focusing on teenagers ages 13-17 who need treatment for substance abuse or chemical dependency. Phoenix Outdoor is a 12-Step based program that utilizes the wilderness as its treatment setting. A field-based curriculum, group sessions, individual therapy, psycho-educational classes, and 12-Step support combine to encourage adolescents to consider the changes they need to make and how to create a path to stay clean and sober.

  • SUWS of the Carolinas

    SUWS of the Carolinas incorporates the Search and Rescue metaphor in the serene beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. SUWS of the Carolinas has a flexible length-of-stay, typically between 4 and 7 weeks, with extended care options. SUWS of the Carolinas offers an expanded curriculum designed to address the needs of those families seeking solace for their struggling child.

  • Boot Camps Don't Work - Does Wilderness Therapy?

    A study out of the University of Idaho has shown these types of wilderness therapy interventions to be highly effective, even at a 1-year follow-up. Evaluate the full report of this independent study for more information about the effectiveness of outdoor therapy.

  • StrugglingTeens.com

    StrugglingTeens.com is published by Woodbury Reports, Inc. Their goal is to be the leading online source of information for parents of children making poor decisions, and professionals trying to help those families and professionals working with at-risk teens. The focus is on residential Emotional Growth (Character) schools and programs that work. This includes short and long term wilderness and outdoor programs, home style programs, highly structured boarding schools, therapy boarding schools, RTCs and psychiatric hospitals for children with behavior and emotional problems. All emphasize teaching self-discipline, consequences, responsibility, accountability and improved self-esteem.

  • Wilderness Programs - Outdoor Therapy Programs

    Learn about Wilderness Programs, also known as Outdoor Therapy Programs. Wilderness Programs emphasize therapy over discipline. While students must follow strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all participants, nature serves as the ultimate teacher.