It’s naive to think there isn’t the limited chance of corona virus or other infectious disease appearing in the great outdoors — however, one predicts it’s far below in possibility of infecting large groups of people since there are no large groups of people. At least not in wilderness treatment programs. It’s the same small groups (6-8) with the same staff and the same therapist.

In my work, I monitor clients in programs as I would my own: asking the right questions of programs around health & safety, and finding solutions as a team with staff as things come up. To Dr B keeping your family safe in any setting is most important, so we all sleep well at night.

I’m your Expert

A potential big heartache for any family choosing to use a welcoming treatment program is disappointing outcomes. That said does it need to be, or are disappointing outcomes avoidable?

ANSWER : Mistakes are avoidable. The #1 reason for failure happens when parents ‘go it alone’ and take the word of the facility, don’t ask the right questions of the admissions team, and decide ‘on the spot’ that this is the ‘best’ option for their child, teen, or young adult.

CONCLUSION: Use a dual LICENSED educational psychologist and licensed psychologist, familiar with the various treatment and education facilities, one who is EXPERIENCED / TRAINED in both assessment and program placement.

ADVICE: Take guess work out from the equation : Hire the best! 

Dr Mark Burdick 

Here’s the opportunity for your daughter or son to “shine” in both the sunlight and the moonlight — to experience themselves, to reflect on their goals, to work on their conflicts and dissapointments with trained staff and peer just like them. We provide the exact fit for your teen or young adult to find that place within themselves to treasure. A copy of my ebook is provided to every family who follows our recommendation, and we promise results.