The Use of Nature in Therapeutic Practice (1 credit hour) & Ethical Decision Making in Choosing Private-pay Treatment Options (1 ethics credit hour) Earlier this month, Summit hosted mental health professionals on campus for a continuing education event. The continuing education courses were developed and presented by our own Clinical Director, Nichol Ernst, and accredited […]
Summit Achievement’s Parent Program Parenting is an ongoing journey filled with challenges, triumphs, and everything in between. When a child faces difficulties, whether academically, socially, or emotionally, it can be overwhelming for both the child and their caregivers. This overwhelm has often reached a crescendo when a young person enrolls in a therapeutic program. Parents […]
The benefits of Summit’s hybrid approach Summit Achievement was one of the first residential treatment programs to use a hybrid model. Since the program first opened in 1996, Summit Achievement has been a “hybrid” adventure therapy program, as well as one of the premier residential treatment programs for teenagers with depression, anxiety, and other mental […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 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 […]