The Power of Staying Connected
The Turning Winds model of care is based on therapeutic support in a setting that emulates a functional family system. Since its founding, the idea of family has remained a foundational precept of the program. Staff is carefully selected based on their ability to comfortably and productively operate within the home-like, non-institutional atmosphere of the […]
Spending the Holidays at Turning Winds
Family holidays are important, especially for parents. Thanksgiving and Christmas are annual traditional opportunities to get together and enjoy a meal as a family. Mental health issues and substance misuse can seriously disrupt this idyll. When your child needs help, family traditions may need to be postponed. Many residential treatment programs are not set up […]
A Home Away From Home to Heal
Over the past twenty years, Turning Winds has matured into a sophisticated program that blends the benefits of a wilderness program, a residential treatment center, and a boarding school. This blended approach to treatment utilizes both outdoor experiences and indoor environments to prevent treatment fatigue and increase engagement. A big driver of change is developing […]
Graduation as a Landmark
Graduating from high school, college, or a vocational program is usually a key moment in someone’s life. It’s a symbol of change, progression, and moving on to new adventures. People take a moment to celebrate what they’ve achieved so far and appreciate the memories that this part of their journey has given them. It can […]
The Therapeutic Family Environment at Turning Winds
One of the many special things about Turning Wind is the way the team is able to create a family environment for the teens in treatment. One of the awesome people who make that happen is head chef Veronica Langton. She is an experienced and excellent international cook who is in charge of ordering, preparing, […]
ATTENTION HELICOPTER PARENTS: It’s Time You Land on A More Effective Style of Parenting
Are you a parent guilty of ‘helicopter parenting?’ In other words, do you tend to hover over your child while finding it difficult –if not impossible- to let them make their own decisions? If so, it’s probably time to learn to ‘let go,’ so to speak. Sound Advice for ‘Helicopter Parents’ According to Myros Allegre […]
Turning Winds Academic Institute Christmas Party
Driving up to Yaak, Montana for the Company Christmas Party was like being in a winter wonderland; the party was held in the local community center to give it a feeling of being in a warm cabin on a wintery night. It was a great time to mingle with our colleagues. The food was to […]
Sitting Around A Campfire
The Warmth of a Campfire brings healing to the soul One of the aspects that make teen boarding schools great, is the activities that are offered. Each week at Turning Winds Academic Institute, the students hold a Crew Meeting for all those who are doing well at the school. The students have decided to name […]
