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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I realize this is an older thread, but it's been really helpful for a list of places to research for my 16 yr old DD, who is now inpatient again for suicidal ideation after a hospitalization a year ago and a 6-month PHP/IOP. Needless to say we are so stressed at being back on the rollercoaster.

Does anyone have any recommendations for or against consultants to help find the right program?

And for those upthread who did have success at wilderness therapy programs, can you please name names if you ever come back?[/quote]

I was one of the previous posters whose child had success at wilderness. For consultant we used was Tom Harvey of The School Counseling Group and we had a very positive experience. Another poster mentioned Trails (Carolina) - our child went there as well. I seem to recall having maybe two wilderness programs recommended - one of the things was our consultant suggested a very specific therapist and group of peers within Trails for our child, which turned out to be a fantastic fit; in the end they helped us sort out previously undiagnosed issues as well as left my child in a really strong place emotionally. In the end, a place like Trails will almost inevitably STRONGLY encourage transition to a therapeutic boarding school so be prepared for that. We didn't quite go that route ourselves, but our consultant helped us finding a school for afterwards which was a good fit.

Wishing you and your child the best, I've been there and feel for you.[/quote]

here's a lovely article about that program:
https://www.wbtv.com/2021/05/24/its-beyond-cruel-inside-nc-wilderness-therapy-program-teens/

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[b]* [/b]During weeks in the woods, the participant said, staff limited access to the bathroom. As a result, he recalled, he defecated in his pants. He was forced to wear that same pair of pants for two weeks, he said.

[b]*[/b] Inspection reports from N.C. DHHS show Trails Carolina was cited for fifty deficiencies between 2010 and 2019, the last time an inspection was conducted.[/quote]

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