The founder of The Family Solution in St. George, Utah, Stuart Squires, who is certified as an LCSW, was interviewed on Parent Choices for Struggling Teens. The radio show is hosted on LA Talk Radio. The talk show host, Lon Woodbury, and Co-host, asked him about his treatment process called "healing families through adventure therapy."
Lon Woodbury, who is the host of the show, has published Woodbury Reports and founded Struggling Teens. As an author of books on parenting and struggling adolescents, he has helped many families resolve their personal crisis. Lon started out as an Independent Educational Consultant in 1984 and has worked with many families since that time. Meanwhile, Elizabeth McGhee, who serves as his co-host, has more than 19 years experience in the field of child psychology. She currently works at Sandhill Child Development Center as the Director of Admissions and Referral Relations.
Who is Stuart Squires?
Stuart Squires is the founder and Executive Director Family Solution in St. George, Utah, a short term adventure therapy program for families. He graduated with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) in 2004 and then went on to get his state licensure. He is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is an approved supervisor for interning social workers. Stuart has spent over a decade working with families and his experience helped create the idea of The Family Solution.
A New Treatment Model Called "Healing Families Through Adventure Therapy"
During the course of the interview Squires talked about how his unique process of adventure therapy actually worked. The problem was not just the identified patient, the child who was misbehaving, but the entire family system. One solution to help rebuild rapport and family harmony was to take the family on outdoor trips like rappelling, hiking, or biking.
"What makes The Family Solution's answer to families in crisis a new therapeutic model?" asked Lon Woodbury. In response, Stuart Squires pointed out four clear differences:
1. This approach is unlike most traditional approaches. The entire family is involved. Everyone participates in the outdoor recreational adventure.
2. The treatment is short. It may only last a week. Then the follow up may take place in one or two months. The family received counseling during the intense week of treatment, then they went on an outdoor adventure together.
Third, there is a strong emphasis on aftercare. The real benefit of the program is how things change for a family after they return home.
The fourth thing to note was how inexpensive the program was compared to other programs. Compared to say a therapeutic boarding school or a wilderness therapy program, it cost only a fifth.
In summary: since the family element was essential for healing, an outdoor adventure facilitated a family coming to terms with their issues. A child who benefited from a wilderness program or a therapeutic boarding school would revert to his or her old behavior after returning home. Healing families through adventure therapy was an answer to a child reverting back to their old ways when they got home.
Lon Woodbury, who is the host of the show, has published Woodbury Reports and founded Struggling Teens. As an author of books on parenting and struggling adolescents, he has helped many families resolve their personal crisis. Lon started out as an Independent Educational Consultant in 1984 and has worked with many families since that time. Meanwhile, Elizabeth McGhee, who serves as his co-host, has more than 19 years experience in the field of child psychology. She currently works at Sandhill Child Development Center as the Director of Admissions and Referral Relations.
Who is Stuart Squires?
Stuart Squires is the founder and Executive Director Family Solution in St. George, Utah, a short term adventure therapy program for families. He graduated with a Master's in Social Work (MSW) in 2004 and then went on to get his state licensure. He is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and is an approved supervisor for interning social workers. Stuart has spent over a decade working with families and his experience helped create the idea of The Family Solution.
A New Treatment Model Called "Healing Families Through Adventure Therapy"
During the course of the interview Squires talked about how his unique process of adventure therapy actually worked. The problem was not just the identified patient, the child who was misbehaving, but the entire family system. One solution to help rebuild rapport and family harmony was to take the family on outdoor trips like rappelling, hiking, or biking.
"What makes The Family Solution's answer to families in crisis a new therapeutic model?" asked Lon Woodbury. In response, Stuart Squires pointed out four clear differences:
1. This approach is unlike most traditional approaches. The entire family is involved. Everyone participates in the outdoor recreational adventure.
2. The treatment is short. It may only last a week. Then the follow up may take place in one or two months. The family received counseling during the intense week of treatment, then they went on an outdoor adventure together.
Third, there is a strong emphasis on aftercare. The real benefit of the program is how things change for a family after they return home.
The fourth thing to note was how inexpensive the program was compared to other programs. Compared to say a therapeutic boarding school or a wilderness therapy program, it cost only a fifth.
In summary: since the family element was essential for healing, an outdoor adventure facilitated a family coming to terms with their issues. A child who benefited from a wilderness program or a therapeutic boarding school would revert to his or her old behavior after returning home. Healing families through adventure therapy was an answer to a child reverting back to their old ways when they got home.
About the Author:
Lon Woodbury, the founder of Struggling Teens, has recorded the entire interview on his weekly L.A. Talk Radio show for people to at their convenience.
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