Helping Struggling Teens identify Their Internal Strengths

Aired on May 10, 2010– 11 am PST  on atalkradio.com

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TITLE: Helping Struggling Teens identify Their Internal Strengths

SPECIAL GUEST: Brian Pace, Executive Director & Todd Hockenbury, Admissions Director of the Red Rock Canyon School

http://www.redrockcanyonschool.com

Brian Pace and  Todd Hockenbury from the Red Rock Canyon School, join Allen in discussing their Red Rock Canyon’s therapeutic philosophy that there is a great person in every teen, they just need to learn how to correct the thinking errors that have brought them recent problems.

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OUR MISSION

We understand that adolescence can be a period of turmoil and pain. Our Mission is to provide the structure, unconditional acceptance, parenting, and security that must be present to ensure that quality treatment can occur. In this environment troubled teens can find the courage necessary to make positive changes in their lives and have a future that is full of hope and promise. We help teens identify and build upon their individual strengths which gives them hope for the future, an opportunity for healing, and provides a catalyst for family unity.

Our belief is that as the youth learn and practice personal and social competency, a marvelous chain reaction is set into motion. As their feelings of self-worth grow, they become capable of additional insight into their problems. With this added self-awareness, the youth can change self defeating attitudes and behaviors into character assets. At this point, the process of recovery has truly begun.

At Red Rock Canyon School, we offer a variety of treatment and therapy programs which aim to re establish the healthy emotional and social skills it takes to succeed.

Therapy Services

• Group Therapy consists of a minimum of ten (10) small group therapy sessions weekly of one hour each. These groups include substance abuse and 12-Step programs, problem-solving, social skills workshops, anger management, moral reasoning, positive peer culture, student community groups, leadership training, empathy development, victim awareness, and special interest groups.
• Individual Therapy is provided to each student with a minimum of one (1) session weekly. Individual therapy provides students a one on one setting with their therapist which allows them to openly communicate about unresolved issues that may be to sensitive for a group dynamic. Trust and honesty is important in the relationship that students at Red Rock with their individual therapist.
• Family Therapy is provided each week via telecommunication. Family therapy allows the parents to be actively involved in the treatment process with their children. Parent weekends provide and excellent opportunity for parents to meet with their therapists and attend workshops, seminars and other activities.
• Substance Abuse & Addiction Treatment programs are specific in addressing alcohol, drug, and other addictions that may be plaguing adolescents today. AA meetings, addiction groups, and guest speakers along with specific assigned therapeutic goals are part of the treatment programs.
• Equine Therapy is an addition at Red Rock for parents who wish to further the therapy of their child. Equine therapy offers a unique opportunity for adolescents who may be therapy resistant. This service is offered to all parents, but at and additional cost.