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Parental Guilt and Changing Expectations
The process of grieving when your child is in residential treatment can be a complex and deeply emotional experience, often compounded by shifting expectations. A lot of families feel grief but don’t necessarily name it that because it is not what we commonly...
Summit Achievement’s Continuum of Care
The Summit Achievement Continuum of Care Model works with adolescents ages 13-20, dealing with mental and behavioural health challenges, substance use and experiencing difficulty within their family, school, and/or personal lives. The focus is on...
Summit Achievement Knows How to Do Winter! Expos & Safety during Winter in Maine
Winter expeditions (we call them expos!), including camping and hiking in Maine, are a unique and magical experience. The snow-blanketed wilderness, crisp air, and serene landscapes offer an unparalleled opportunity to connect with nature, build resilience, and...
Navigating the Holidays: Challenges and Support for Families with Kids in Residential Treatment
The holiday season is often a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for families with children in residential treatment, it can be a period marked by emotional complexity, heartache, and deep reflection, and families face the season with a unique set of...
Nurturing Your Mental Health During an Election Season
This time can be energizing, filled with discussions about change, progress, and the future. However, it can also bring about a whirlwind of stress, anxiety, and emotional upheaval. Here’s how to prioritize your mental health during this hectic time. 1. Set Boundaries...
How the season might be impacting your teen’s mental health
As the leaves turn vibrant shades of orange and gold and the air becomes crisp, Autumn brings with it a sense of change and transition. For many teenagers, this season can be both exhilarating and challenging. As we step into the fall months heading towards winter,...
It’s been a busy fall here at Summit Achievement…
We've been busy the past several weeks, and it doesn't look like it will slow down anytime soon. Between our enrollments and graduations, marketing events and continuing education, we're very grateful to say we're in the thick of it right now! VISITORS TO CAMPUS We've...
Don’t Miss The 9th Annual Adam Tsapis Golf Tournament
Join us for the 9th Annual Adam Tsapis Hacker’s Scramble benefiting Sky’s The Limit Fund, of which Summit Achievement is a proud partner. The golf scramble will be held on Monday, September 30th, 2024 at 8 am at the Newport National Golf Club in Middletown, RI. As...
Rocky Start to School Year
Ah, the start of a new school year – a time of fresh beginnings, new challenges, and sometimes flare ups of existing mental health issues. As students dust off their backpacks and sharpen their pencils, it's not uncommon to encounter obstacles that threaten to derail...
Staff Spotlight: Olivia Del Brocco
Olivia is a primary therapist here at Summit Achievement and Summit Traverse. We’re so grateful to have her as part of our team! She brings with her experience working in adventure therapy and a serious love for the outdoors. Also, her puppy Beau is just the sweetest...
Summit Achievement Begins Working With Insurance
Summit Achievement Announces Partnership With Bridgeway Billing Starting July 1st, 2024, Summit began an official partnership with Bridgeway Billing, an insurance billing and advocacy firm. This is an exciting opportunity for Summit and for current and future...
Summit Offers Continuing Education for Mental Health Professionals
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...
A Closer Look at Summit’s Parent Program
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...
Supporting Teen Mental Health Over The Summer
As the school year comes to a close and summer break begins, parents often find themselves navigating a new set of challenges when it comes to supporting their teenagers, especially in terms of mental health. With the freedom and lack of structure summer brings, often...
What does Summit Achievement’s “Hybrid Model” look like?
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...
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...
How to support a teen with depression
Being there for your depressed adolescent The teenage years can be a challenging time for both parents and adolescents alike. Amidst the hormonal changes, academic pressures, and the pursuit of identity, some teens may find themselves grappling with depression. At...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Staff Spotlight: Kayleigh Higginbottom
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...
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+...
Staff Spotlight: Nate Andrew
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...
Whether you’re exploring treatment options or looking for guidance along the way, you’ll find updates from Summit and resources designed to help families move forward with confidence and understanding.