by kayla | Jan 29, 2024 | Admissions, Clinical, Staff Stories
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...
by kayla | Jan 2, 2024 | Admissions, Clinical, Program
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...
by kayla | Nov 20, 2023 | Admissions, Clinical
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...
by kayla | Nov 7, 2023 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research
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...
by kayla | Oct 23, 2023 | Academic, Admissions, Clinical, Program, Research, Staff Stories
We are so pleased to once again be attending the Northeast NATSAP Conference in Newport, RI October 25th and 26th, 2023! The regional conference of NATSAP (National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs) is always a delightful conference, filled with...
by kayla | Sep 4, 2023 | Admissions, Clinical, Research
Anxiety is on the rise for all age groups, especially for teens and emerging adults. Anxiety is often described as a feeling of distress or worry that manifests with thoughts and/or physical discomfort. It is common for young people to experience such feelings at one...
