May just finished up an outstanding tour of five Mid-Atlantic boarding schools with 5 wonderful educational consultants from around the country. The three day tour began at Mercersburg Academy. They enjoyed time with Doug Hale, as this is his last year as head at Mercersburg, after a long productive career. He certainly leaves the school in a strong place. Then we … Read More
Family Involvement in Wilderness
Many years back, approximately 10 years ago, wilderness therapy was perceived by most professionals and families as a “necessary stop” before a therapeutic school, for students who exhibited a defiant attitude and were into as we say “sex, drugs, and rock and roll”. Now we know that wilderness programs can be designed as well for anxious students, students on the … Read More
Darcie goes to Indiana
Tuesday, September 16th, 2014 – Butler University. The leaves had begun to change on this charming urban, yet tucked away Indianapolis campus. I drove separately from my colleagues on the charter bus, so I arrived a few minutes early. The staff was very warm and enthusiastic about welcoming us to Butler University. Prior to this tour, when I thought of Butler … Read More
Travels in Utah
October 6th, 2014 May and Louise toured Discovery Ranch (DR) for Girls this morning. The campus was previously owned by a man that built the complex for his extended family. It is absolutely gorgeous! The program has approximately 35 girls right now and very little had to be done to adapt this property as a home for the girls. The … Read More
Can You Really Multi-task?
I had never heard the phrase the “Bully in the Brain” but I have certainly gotten to a point, where my phone is dinging, I have calendar requests, and emails are coming at me way too fast! I felt this way just last week. My Dad used to tell me “You can only do one thing at a time.” Now… … Read More
‘Tiger Mom’ Defends New Book on TODAY
This article and new book bring up some controversial but compelling things to think about! What makes a student “highly motivated”?? What makes another student less motivated? We tend to work with students who struggle with low motivation, substance abuse, learning differences, and ADHD, which impacts impulse control negatively. In the book the Triple Threat, Amy Chua, known for her Tiger Mom … Read More
How do you Measure “Success” in a Theraputic Program
This question comes up often and is more difficult to answer than you think and yet profoundly simple at the same time. Some parents feel guilty when they have feelings of relief when they send their son or daughter off to a wilderness program or a therapeutic school. Feeling a sense of failure as a parent, while at the same … Read More
A New School Year
As the academic year begins, The Price Group is thrilled about our students in boarding schools and colleges. It is an exciting time for all! May you work hard at school, make new friends and try new healthy pursuits! Seize the day!!
Our First Trip to Oregon: Day 1 & 2
Day 1: For both of us, this is our first trip to Oregon! We are loving the scenery. We have already been in a high desert and a Douglas Fir forest. We were very excited to finally get to see Dragonfly Transitions for the first time! We have known Mona and Glenn for years and have felt that our young adults … Read More
Off to Montcalm School We Go
May and Louise traveled to Michigan on August 13th and 14th to tour Montcalm School. This program is part of a long running nonprofit called Starr Commonwealth. They have run public programs and provided services to children and families for years. The campus, in Albion, Michigan, is beautiful and the weather was great too for our tour! We were amazed … Read More