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Recreation Retreat [website] 235 Main St Fredonia, AZ US | |
| Phone: | 435-691-0856 |
| Ages: | 13-17 |
| Gender: | Girls Only |
| Description: | Re-Creation Retreat is a private school for girls founded upon true principles. Our program assists young women on a journey of self discovery and empowerment leading to an understanding and application of principles. These principles when lived, lead to individual accountability, safety, value creation in their own lives and the lives of others, happiness, and positive relationships. |
| Director Name: | Randy Souderquist |
| Student Profile: | Qualifying Criteria Unsuccessful attempts of therapeutic intervention in a lower level of care Failure to attend outpatient therapy Abusive or unhealthy dating relationships Ungovernable Behavior Continual Drug and Substance use Unresolved issues such as; mood disorders, conduct disorders and learning disorders Falling behind in school as a result of non-attendance and/or non-compliance Non-compliance to court orders Destructive behavior Disqualifying Criteria Sex Offenders Adjudicated youth court ordered to Youth Corrections "Secured Care." Children with cognitive impairment below 70 on full scale I.Q. |
| Academics: | Many of the children we serve have fallen behind in school, this poses a problem for them especially if they are in 11th grade and have a 5th grade reading level. That is why all students receive Academic Achievement Testing so that an Individual Education Plan can be created for them. Re-Creation Retreat uses the American School cirriculum which is accredited by the North Central Association of Accredited Schools. This school is recognized for promoting and maintaining a well-balanced education program and for meeting or exceeding standards considered essential for quality education. Through a complete educational process that combines both "Formal Academics" and "Life Skills" education each student learns the tools necessary to live a successful and fulfilling life. They learn to take pride in their accomplishments and they learn to work with others in home, workplace, classroom and community settings. Formal Academics During the orientation period of the student's stay they will be assessed and assigned an IAP (Individual Academic Plan). Each student's IAP is tailored to their specific needs. Assessment includes review of school records, therapeutic assessments, personal interviews and input from parents and family counselors. The student's educational and career goals are taken into consideration where appropriate. A state accredited teacher is assigned to work one-on-one with the student to accomplish the goals set out in their IAP. Course completion is based on mastery of course objectives rather than "seat time". By working with the teacher in a one-on-one setting the student is able to "make up for lost time" due to lack of performance in their prior academic setting and students are able to graduate and attend local formal graduation ceremonies receiving their High School Diploma. Curriculum includes Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, Language Arts, as well as a variety of other core and elective course subjects. Because we utilize a one-on-one student/teacher setting, each student can begin their course studies immediately upon enrollment in our program. Life Skills Learning Life Skills and developing a healthy work ethic is vital to the student's progress in the program as well as being necessary for the student to be successful later in Life. As part of their Life Skills education each student is given instruction in many areas. CPR/First Aid Training HIV/Aids Awareness Proper Food Handling & Preparation Nutrition Money Management Communication Skills |
| Activities: | Recreation is an essential part of the mental and physical makeup of all Human Beings. At Re-Creation Retreat we promote the participation by each student in a well rounded recreational program that includes both Physical Activities and Enrichment Activities. Our unique location in Northern Arizona offers a wealth of opportunities for each student to experience a variety of Physical Activities as well as an abundance of quality Enrichment Activities. Physical Activities Hiking Skiing Mountain Biking Swimming Soccer Enrichment Activities Music Appreciation Art Therapy National Park Discoveries (Grand Canyon, Zions Canyon, Bryce Canyon) Work Experiences Animal Therapy (Best Friends Animal Sanctuary) Gardening Quilting |
| Counseling: | each student at Re-Creation Retreat receives a comprehensive evaluation and then based upon individual need may receive individual therapy with a licensed therapist. Every student will participate in Family and Group therapy with a Licensed Therapist. Ongoing Therapy is one of the primary Tools utilized by our staff to accomplish the objectives or our program. Our Professional Therapists incorporate a concentrated schedule of therapeutic activities consisting of individual, group, family therapy, and Equine Assisted Therapy. Therapists focus on all aspects of each student's attitude and behavioral problems including family dynamics, substance abuse, anger management, and conflict resolution. Through identifying core issues the student is able to learn valuable coping skills and self-control. Upon Admission Comprehensive Psychological Testing Mental Health Evaluation Medical History and Physical Educational Testing Daily Group Therapy Life Skill Development Intensive Supervision Weekly Individual Therapy (if needed) Substance Abuse Groups Monthly Family Therapy Treatment Planning Comprehensive updates to Parents and Guardians Comprehensive update to Home Therapist Quarterly Medication Management |
| Campus: | Re-Creation Retreat is located in the town of Fredonia in Northwestern Arizona. Fredonia is surrounded by some of the most beautiful sights in the world. Just minutes away from the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zions National Park and Lake Powell. Each of these destinations offer activities that can be found no where else. If you are in the area for a visit, you can enjoy world class hiking, biking, golf, skiing and scenery. Fredonia's mild climate allows for year round outdoor activities. Fredonia lies along Highway 89 A and is just 7 miles south of Kanab, Utah, 200 miles north of Flagstaff, Arizona, approximately 80 miles from St. George, Utah and 170 miles from Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Family Involvement: | QUARTERLY FAMILY WORKSHOPS |
| Length of Stay: | How long is the average length of stay? Because of our individualized setting we are able to effect a substantial change in 6 to 8 months, but the average length of stay has been 9-14 months. |
| Philosophy: | The Primary Goal at Re-Creation Retreat is to provide a safe, positive environment where each student is able to learn and apply the Principles of Accountability, Responsibility, Self Respect, Respect for Authority, and Self Motivation, and is thereby able to return to their homes, schools and communities with positive and lasting results. The efforts of our staff are totally focused on achieving this primary goal through the consistent application of the components of our program. |
| Financial Assistance: | Re-Creation Retreat has student loans available as well as limited scholarship plans. |
| Staff: | each staff member is trained in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, as well as, First Aid/CPR. Randy Soderquist, LCSW, Owner and Clinical Director Randy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years experience working with children, adolescents and families in both residential and out patient settings. Randy has 13 years of administrative, supervisory experience of out patient treatment teams and served as the Program Director of a Federally funded childrens mental health grant to improve mental health services to youth and their families. Randy has worked closely with several therapeutic boarding schools providing individual and group counseling to the youth, clinical supervision to the clinical director and therapists and clinical consultation to the owners and clinical directors. Randy enjoys working with youth and helping them to see who they really are and their potential to become anything they can dream to be! Randy has many years of experience working with adult and adolescent women who have experienced abuse, trauma and substance abuse. Randy is also a Level I Certified Equine Assisted Therapist. Randy and his wife Toni are the parents of five children. One son and four daughters. The motivation for Re-Creation Retreat came from the personal experience of helping one of their daughters through a very abusive dating relationship. As they attempted to help their daughter, they were amazed at the difficulty dealing with the legal system, the educational system and the well meaning but uninformed community in which they lived. Due to the lack of knowledge about abuse and its dynamics and a lack of resources it was a challenge to get their daughter the help she needed and to find support for themselves as parents. As a result, Randy and Toni have founded Re-Creation Retreat. A private school for girls with the mission of helping young women Re-Create their lives around true principles leading to a correct understanding of who they “really are” and who they “can be”. Re-Creation Retreat is a resource for parents who are at the point of not knowing what to do to help their daughter who may be making poor decisions, failing in school, involved in unhealthy relationships and/or just defying parental authority. Clayton and Krystal Taylor, Behavioral and Administrative Directors Clayton and Krystal have both worked in residential treatment programs for over four years. They began working as line staff and night staff and then became team leaders/supervisors. Most recently, Clayton and Krystal opened and operated a therapeutic boarding school in eastern Arizona where they served as Behavioral and Administrative Directors. Clayton and Krystal are a huge asset to Re-Creation Retreat. They bring with them extensive knowledge and understanding of program curriculum, policy and procedures and day to day program operations. Clayton and Krystal are the parents of two beautiful daughters. Phyllis Charles, Admissions Director Phyllis has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Accounting. She has over 25 years experience in the Accounting Field, working for school districts, nonprofit organizations and manufacturing companies in positions such as Accounting Manager, Controller and Director of Budget and Finance. Phyllis has been a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and the American Society of Women Accountants. Phyllis has served several years on the Board of Directors for the Interior Rivers State Fair and the Aniak Day Care Association both in Alaska. She has also volunteered in her community and her church for years. She is currently the Congregation Coordinator for her church’s matching funds agency. Pamela France, Instructor Pamela has her Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in sociology, and obtained her secondary education teaching certification. Pamela worked for five years as a child protection worker for the State of Michigan. She worked for Southern Utah University for five years as the Academic Support Coordinator for Student Support Services serving disabled students and first generation college students. She obtained her Master's Degree in Psychology with an endorsement in Comprehensive Guidance from Utah State University and then worked for the Iron County School District, Cedar City, Utah, for eleven years as a school counselor for elementary and middle school students. Pamela is a member of the Utah School Counselors Association, she received the Educator of the Year award for the year 2007 and the Teacher of the Year award 2008 for Cedar Middle School. Pamela is a certified "Love & Logic" parent program instructor and a Marriage and Family Relations Instructor for her church. Pamela has been married to a great guy for 40 years and has six children and nineteen grandchildren. |
| Tuition/Costs: | Many facilities have a base price and add "extras" such as Therapy, Allowances and incidental cost. Re-Creation Retreat has one rate that includes all these services. The monthly rate for Re-Creation Retreat is $5,300 and includes all aspects of the program with the exception of medical costs. Parents should also note that this cost is comparable to most facilities base rate before any therapeutic services are offered. |
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