Our Philosophy | | In
an ever changing world with the economy booming, technology reaching
goals only dreamed of a few years ago, two parent wage earners and the
relaxed morals of the society we live in many youth find them selves
seeking identity, self esteem, and acceptance from their peers. All too
often we see youth deviate from the morals and standards of the family
and demanding “freedom” to live their lives without restraint from
parents, schools and society as a whole. This leads to conflict in
some, if not all, areas of a youth’s life. |
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we all know there are a number of resources available that are all
geared to help youth recognize that his or her conduct is self
destructive and detrimental to others. |
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of us involved with Reality Trek have observed and been involved in
many different intervention programs and have seen successes and
failures with students in every program. However, we believe that an
outdoor program is by far the best approach because it allows
therapists and counselors to work with youth without man made
distractions. It gets a youth back to the basics and they must take
some measure of responsibility for their own well being and comfort
immediately. It also levels the playing field. Race, economic status,
community or school status or where you fit in with your previous
associates mean nothing when you are in an outdoor setting with
strangers some of which are well trained counselors. |
Most if not all outdoor programs start the youth in the program in what
is know as an impact situation. The youth is provided with only the
essentials to preserve life. They are then taught to progress in the
program to earn rewards for more comfort and their lives become more
tolerable. We believe this approach causes resentment and resistance
and causes the youth to become resentful when they are deprived of what
they consider necessities. |
Overall Goals | | To
help our students maximize personal growth and understanding while
developing social awareness and interpersonal relationships. We will
assist parents and families in improving communications and support as
the student participates in an outdoor based program. |
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Immediate Goals | | Help each individual participant realize he or she is a valuable, lovable person with unique attributes.
Help
each student increase personal responsibility and integrity,
self-reliance, internal motivation, communication skills, academic
skills and improve family relationships and social responsibility.
Work with the family to improve family communication and harmony. |
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