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Residential Treatment Program
Residential placement of a child is a logical
step when a child is not able to function in his home and school environments.
A residential treatment program can be a helpful transition between
old negative cycles of behavior and developing healthier, more productive
ways of dealing with life's challenges. The goal of residential treatment
is to help students and their families facilitate solutions, highlight
change, assume responsibilities and generate positive cycles. It is
a time to experiment and practice new sills and behaviors. There is
an expectation that there will be a lot of hard work using these new
skills and behaviors at home, during visits and after the placement
has ended.
At RTM, all aspects of a student's day are seen as opportunities for learning and applying treatment goals. Staff work with students to help them understand their present behaviors, make necessary positive changes, and generalize these changes to other situations in their lives. Residential staff are scheduled to maximize consistency, therapeutic contact time and follow through.
RTM provides students with a variety of experiences and environments where they can learn, practice and apply new skills. In order to provide a well-rounded experience, the RTM program incorporates:
Accredited by the Association for Experiential Education.