How Teenage IEP Students Thrive at Turning Winds
Frequently, students come to Turning Winds with existing individualized educational plans (IEPs) or so-called 504 plans. Our experienced teaching staff works with our clinicians to help treat learning disorders within the classroom and support any IEP or 504 plan through every stage of our residential program. 504 plans typically describe adjustments to remove barriers to […]
When Teenagers Need School AND Treatment
The summer of 2024 is slowly but surely coming to an end and a new school year is looming for many young Americans. Transitioning back to class can be stressful for children and parents alike. But anxiety symptoms that persist beyond the first few weeks of school and that seem excessive may require consultation with […]
Turning Winds Works Closely With Your Child’s School
Parents who are considering whether they should send their children to treatment for a mental health condition or substance misuse issue are often concerned about the impact of such a decision on their children’s education. Their kids are most likely already struggling at school and they fear taking them out of school and sending them […]
IEP Compliance and Individualized Support at Turning Winds
Turning Winds seeks to turn young hearts and minds toward a brighter future. We believe that creating relationships is key to success in life. At our residential treatment center, we challenge each student to achieve personal excellence in academics and communication as they become self-directed and continue on their path of growth and achievement. HIGH-QUALITY […]
How Turning Winds Reaches Out to School Districts and Communities
The Turning Winds treatment program is focused on therapeutic support in a setting that resembles a family environment rather than a clinic. Healthy behaviors are practiced and reinforced in a safe environment. New habits are then brought home and continue to be supported by staff during the transition. This can only be accomplished by allowing […]
Reading as Teen Therapy: The Power of a Good Book
“I believe that reading and writing are the most nourishing forms of meditation anyone has so far found,” wrote the American novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr. in his autobiographical collage Palm Sunday. “By reading the writings of the most interesting minds in history, we meditate with our own minds and theirs as well. This, to me, […]
Helping Turning Winds Students Excel Academically
Turning Winds offers a high-quality academic experience for each of our teenage clients. Students enrolled at Turning Winds experience an individualized academic experience. Our data show that our students earn an average GPA of 3.5 while here, and in a 12-month time period our average student completes about 1.5-2 years of school while experiencing an […]
How to Handle ADHD in an Academic Environment
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors, or being overly active. ADHD was first included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders […]
Back to School Advice: How to Deal with Teen Angst, Depression, or Anxiety
If it seems to you that your teen is in constant emotional turmoil, that’s because they are. Parents can think of teenage emotions as a rollercoaster ride for everybody involved. Understanding the Rollercoaster of Emotions The Climb: The ride begins with a slow but steady climb up a steep hill. You can do nothing but sit […]
Learning as Therapy
Turning Winds seeks to turn hearts and minds toward a brighter future. We offer a high-quality academic experience for each teenage student. As clients in a residential treatment center with a strong academic program, they are provided with a highly individualized academic experience. “Academics is a really important part of our program,” says Turning Winds […]
