PHILOSOPHY
We believe that students can make changes in their lives when they:
- See the need to make changes in their lives, have hope that change can occur and are willing to take some action.
- Are provided with a safe environment, both physically and emotionally.
- Believe that happiness and success are connected to the quality of the relationships in their lives.
- Believe that these relationships are not limited to individuals and families but include relationships to other (neighborhoods, towns, country, and the world).
- Believe that they have something to contribute, see value in making contributions, and are given opportunities to contribute to something greater than themselves.
- Live in an environment that encourages responsibility, honesty and respect.
- Set reasonable and attainable goals.
- Engage in experiences that give meaning to their thoughts, concepts and goals.
- Practice lessons that have been learned and are able to generalize them to other situations or environments.
All aspects of a student’s day are seen as opportunities for learning and applying treatment goals. RTM provides students with a variety of experiences and environments where they can learn, practice and apply new skills.