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Therapeutic Boarding Schools 101

Peter McGill October 12, 2009 1 min read

Parents of troubled teens have a difficult time deciding whether it is the right solution to send their children to boarding school. With so many American boarding schools available across the country, conducting research to select the best school can be very overwhelming. Here are a few things to consider when researching boarding schools for your troubled teen.

The most important factor to consider when making such an important decision is whether the particular boarding school offers a customized program for your child, rather than a one-size-fits-all philosophy. Consider therapeutic boarding schools over traditional boarding schools.

Therapeutic boarding schools are beneficial for troubled teens who require both clinical support and a healthy environment where they can make positive and permanent changes. While the idea of a traditional boarding school many not sound like a place where your child could receive tailored relationship-based treatment, therapeutic boarding schools are designed to do just that.

When it comes to helping your troubled teen, therapeutic boarding schools typically reject harsh approaches such as the behavior-modification model, which can be abusive and unsuccessful. In fact, a great deal of research suggests that one of the most effective ways to inspire hope and motivate change is the relationship troubled girls or boys at boarding schools have with their therapists. When researching various boarding schools, make sure to select a school that offers relationship-based treatment.

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