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How to help a teenager struggling with anxiety

Navigating the Storm: A Guide for Parents with Teenagers Struggling with Anxiety Parenting a teenager can be a challenging journey, filled with highs and lows. When your teenager is grappling with anxiety, it adds an extra layer of complexity to the already intricate tapestry of adolescence. As a parent, it’s crucial to provide the support […]

What Kind of Therapy is Best for Your Teen?

Exploring Therapy at Summit Achievement: A Path to Personal Growth for Adolescents Summit Achievement, a therapeutic program for adolescents, offers a unique and immersive approach to therapy. In the heart of nature, surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors, participants embark on a transformative journey towards personal growth, self-discovery, and emotional healing. This article explores […]

How to choose the Right Residential Program for Your Child

As a parent, witnessing your child struggle with emotional or behavioral challenges can be an incredibly challenging experience. When traditional interventions prove insufficient, residential treatment programs can offer a more intensive and structured environment for healing and growth. However, selecting the right residential treatment program for your child is a crucial decision that requires careful […]

Summit’s Own Shelley Wilson to Present at Upcoming Symposium

Summit’s own Shelley Wilson (Field Director) will be presenting at the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council’s upcoming Regional Symposium in Asheville North Carolina. The Symposium (March 20th-22nd), is an annual conference for professionals in the field of Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare or Adventure Therapy.  Summit Achievement is a licensed Residential Treatment Center for teens in the state […]

Summit Presents to Newport Healthcare

Unlocking Potential: Summit Achievement Inspires at Newport Healthcare Presentation In the dynamic landscape of mental health and therapeutic interventions, collaboration and knowledge-sharing are essential for the betterment of individuals facing challenges. Recently, Nichol Ernst, Co-Owner, CEO & Clinical Director of Summit Achievement and Summit Traverse, had the privilege of presenting to colleagues at Newport Healthcare, […]

What’s New In The Summit English Classroom?

Summit is pleased to introduce our new English teacher – Hayden Marshall! Hayden joined the Summit Academic department after having been a field guide in both the Summit Achievement and Summit Traverse programs, so he was no stranger to our community, staff or student profile.  Originally from Massachusetts, Hayden moved out west to Utah to […]

Summit Achievement is now a Q+ Designated Workplace

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 […]