Falcon Ridge Ranch Academy

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What Is Falcon Ridge Ranch?

Falcon Ridge Ranch is a residential treatment center for young females, aged 12 to 17, who are experiencing emotional and behavioral problems which require more care and structure than those who take advantage of the regular outpatient clinics. Located in Virgin, Utah, the young women stay in a secured environment where participants are directly supervised by a staff 24/7.

The center serves young females who have behavioral and/or emotional problems which hinder them from adequately performing in their community or home. It only accepts adolescent girls who have a history of the following:

Failed efforts in less prohibitive treatment
Trauma, divorce, adoption, or abuse
Educational problems like Aspergers disorder, unmotivated students, mild learning disabilities, behavioral issues, or poor performance in school
Alcohol/drug addiction and/or abuse
Disorders which include anxiety, attachment, or attention deficit
Emotional problems like self-destructive behaviors, poor impulse control, bipolar, depression, anger management issues, ineffective coping skills, or low self-esteem

The center, however, does not accept young girls who have issues such as:

Communicative or physical disorders which restricts full participation
Acute food allergies which require a special diet
Serious learning disabilities
Active psychosis
Extreme violence

Falcon Ridge Ranch utilizes a specific and comprehensive treatment methodology known as Positive Peer Culture which makes use of the conflict resolution approach. The methodology promotes respect and dignity so that the young girls learn responsibility. It is solution oriented and value-based.

The Falcon Ridge Ranch Program

The Therapy Program helps these girls build their inner strength and identify problem behaviors so that they can overcome whatever challenges they face. Treatment modalities include group, individual, and family therapies, and addiction and substance abuse treatment.

Its equine assisted psychotherapy is a collaborative effort between the young girl, horse, equine specialist, and licensed therapist. With equine therapy, the participant learns respect for others and for self, improved social and communication skills, boundary setting, empathy, confidence and self control, accountability and responsibility, cooperation and problem solving, trust and honesty, and conquering challenges in a non-threatening environment.

http://www.falconridgeranch.com

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Most of the programs listed on this website are not regulated by the federal government, and many are not subject to state licensing or monitoring as mental health or educational facilities, either. A 2007 Report to Congress by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found cases involving serious abuse and neglect at some of these programs. Many programs advertise on the Internet and through other media, making claims about staff credentials, the level of treatment a participant will receive, program accreditation, education credit transfers, success rates, and endorsements by educational consultants. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, cautions that before you enroll a youngster in a private residential treatment program, check it out: ask questions; ask for proof or support for claims about staff credentials, program accreditation, and endorsements; do a site visit; and get all policies and promises in writing. Click here for questions to ask before you enroll your child in any program.

Originally posted 2012-01-04 00:00:00.