Kayleigh Higginbottom is a member of the clinical team here at Summit Achievement. She came to us with a background in outdoor education and having been a guide at a traditional Wilderness Therapy program in Oregon. As with all of our therapists, Kayleigh works with students in both our Achievement and Traverse programs. You can […]
Summit is proud to announce that as of January ‘24, we are a Q+ Designated Workplace. This achievement is exemplary of our unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. The Q+ Workplace designation not only recognizes a dedication to Q+ equality, but also highlights the efforts continuously made by our leadership in […]
Nate just celebrated one year as Summit’s Program Director. He was born and raised just up the road in Maine, but came to us with experience working at a Wilderness Therapy program out in Utah. He is a valued member of our leadership team, a driver of growth and program evolution, and has a positive […]
January is typically when folks decide to set goals for themselves. The practice of setting “New Year’s Resolutions” is largely a western idea, but there are some roots in Eastern Philosophy as well. The intentions behind resolutions tend to be positive; people are looking for ways to better themselves, their health, and their relationships. However, […]
For close to 30 years, we have operated our residential treatment program Summit Achievement and, (in the last 10 years), our short-term Therapeutic Boarding School Summit Traverse. Our programs run 365 days a year, meaning that during the holiday season we must certainly have students enrolled with us. Those outside the field may think it […]
Shelley started out as a field guide here at Summit, and for the past two years has been in a position of leadership within our program department and organization. In her role she helps manage logistics for the field staff, assists with admissions, and even finds time to help out with marketing and social media! […]
The days are shorter, the temps colder, and snow has officially begun to stick to the ground here in Northern New England. We often get asked if our Adventure Therapy expeditions (or “expos”) continue year-round for our students in Summit Achievement? The answer? Yes! Of course! Winter yields some of the most beautiful and powerful […]
Christine is one of our fantastic Field Directors. In her role she handles a lot of logistics for our field staff and programming department. She’s also usually one of the first people that our clients meet on campus, as she assists with the enrollment process. That is a gift for everyone involved– because Christine has […]
The holiday season is fast approaching. Along with the cheer and tinsel, we all know it can also bring up challenges for families. When you have a teenager who is struggling with anxiety and/or depression, the hustle and bustle of the season can seem overwhelming to them and cause tension in the home. Here are […]
Summit Achievement’s team was hard at work last month, preparing for and presenting at the Northeast NATSAP Conference. Presentation topics included those near and dear to the Summit model: Adventure Therapy and Blended Learning. The Northeast Regional NATSAP (National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs) conference took place in Newport Rhode Island, on October 25th […]