Vantage Point By Aspiro

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What Is Vantage Point?

Vantage Point is and assessment program and short-term, clinically advanced, wilderness adventure therapy situated in Mt. Pleasant in Utah. It provides comprehensive treatment for teenagers, ages 13 to 17, who have problems with different emotional, neuro-developmental, behavioral, learning, and psychological difficulties. These teens are supervised by experienced professionals who ensure their safety in a therapeutic, supportive, and compassionate environment. The length of stay of a participant can range from 6 to 12 weeks.

Teenagers with the following difficulties are accepted into the Vantage Point program:

Attention, ADHD, ADD problems
Dyslexia, expressive or receptive language problems, reading disorders, and other language-based learning difficulties
Asperger Syndrome and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Social Difficulties
Executive Function Deficits
Nonverbal Learning Disorders
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Computer Addictions
Emotional and Psychological Difficulties
Impulse Control Problems
Attachment Problems
Depression
Family Difficulties
Bipolar Disorder
Identity Problems
Adoption Issues
Anxiety
Behavioral Problems
Emotional Problems
Psychiatric Difficulties
Substance Abuse or Experimentation

Vantage Point, however, does not accept participants who have the following problems:

Teens who have safety issues for others or for themselves
Participants with the following conditions may need to be further evaluated before being allowed to join the program:
- Antisocial tendencies
- Significant suicide risk
- Intermittent explosive disorder
- Psychosis
- Dissociative disorders
- Tendency or history toward violence
- Personality disorders
- Severe eating disorders

Vantage Point Program

Vantage Point aims to build the participant’s confidence by engaging them in physical activities, helping them overcome fears, and teaching them new skills. The program makes use of recreational therapy theory where activities such as rock climbing where a participant builds confidence and resolves trust issues. It also helps the participant regulate his/her emotions and deal positively with frustrations.

New participants stay in the base camp for 2 to 7 days where they are prepared for life outdoors. In the base camp, each participant can learn and practice skills in outdoor living. Once the participant is ready, he/she can join a group. Families are encouraged to join in the family workshop for 2 to 3 days where both participant and family members enjoy fun activities and good food. Once a week, the experienced staff conducts group and individual therapy, and group discussions. Participants are usually on an outdoor adventure from Friday to Tuesday where they get to experience the best Utah outdoor adventure.

See: www.vantagept.org/