Why Should Parents Consider The Services of a Christian Boarding School for Troubled Girls?
Elk Mountain Academy offers expert, affordable, Christ-centered treatment for troubled girls affected by out-of-control behavioral patterns, and mental health disorders including, attachment disorders, ADD, eating disorders, clinical anxiety, depression, self-destructive or antisocial behavior, and issues involved with adoption.
Christian Therapeutic boarding schools for troubled girls are programs that provide mental, behavioral, and spiritual-health treatment for teenage girls (ages 12-17) who, due to out of control behavioral patterns, are in need of making a change in their life.
What are Christian Boarding Schools for Troubled Girls?
While there are seemingly endless options when it comes to atheistic or agnostic programs for girls, there aren’t nearly as many therapeutic boarding schools that offer christ-centered treatment. Additionally, many christ-centered programs offer plenty of spiritual healing but fail to meet other psychiatric and academic standards.
Needless to say, it is imperative for Christian parents who are seeking a treatment program for their troubled daughter to do their due diligence when choosing a residential treatment facility.
At Elk Mountain Academy, we believe that Jesus is the only answer. We encourage but never force students or family members or anyone else to believe the Bible's teaching. However, with no apology, we encourage our students and their family members and everyone else to engage the Word of God in their own personal journey and growth process.
What Kind of Issues Does A Christian Boarding School for Troubled Girls Treat?
While it all depends on the particular program, most Christian boarding schools for troubled girls treat many of the same out-of-control behaviors and mental health issues. Issues may include:
- Rebelliousness
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- ADHD
- ADD
- Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
- Experimental drug abuse
- Failing in academics
- Low self-esteem
- Eating disorders
- Premature sexual activity
- Hanging out with the wrong crowd
- Lack of motivation
- Lack of empathy or compassion towards others
- Any other type of behavioral disorder that is indicative of being at-risk
Why Should Parents Consider a Christian Boarding Schools for Troubled Girls?
As previously mentioned, the majority of therapeutic boarding schools are agnostic in their therapeutic approach. Contrariwise, Christian programs heavily emphasize the gospel, namely, how Jesus' teachings can be practically used to improve one's life for the better.
Re-establishing Forgotten Faith
Christian boarding schools are a popular choice of parents who long for their child, who, over the years have strayed from the path of Christ, to re-establish a connection with God. This, of course, makes Christian boarding schools the most optimal choice for Christian parents who feel as though a Christ-centered approach to healing is necessary for changing their child’s life.
Academics
Just like regular therapeutic boarding schools, Christian boarding schools generally treat teenage girls who are struggling academically and typically have behavioral issues in and outside of the home.
Rather than being the sole focus of a student's education, academics serve as one part of a complete whole, which includes scripture, behavioral changes, and therapeutic sessions with a licensed professional. This well-balanced curriculum of academics and doctrine enables teenage girls to grow in faith while staying on track in school and growing and changing in areas which were harmful.
The most reputable Christian boarding schools offer top-tier academic restoration for female students who have fallen behind. What’s more, while surrounded by classmates who are also in need of academic and behavioral restoration (rather than clumped in the mix with classmates who are not hindered or affected by similar issues, and therefore, have a competitive edge) the power of healing and academic progress becomes all the more possible.
Elk Mountain Academy: A Christian Boarding School for Girls With Over 20 Years of Experience
Elk Mountain Academy offers affordable, expert Christ-centered treatment for life-controlling issues and disorders in girls, including attachment disorders, attention deficit, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, self-destructive or antisocial behavior, and issues involved with adoption.
EMA Guiding Principles
- I will choose LOVE.
- I will FORGIVE myself and others.
- I will be ACCOUNTABLE for myself and to others at all times.
- I will speak my truth in a GENTLE manner, especially when I am: Mad-Sad-Glad-Afraid.
- I will creat SAFETY: Physical-Spiritual-Emotional-Relational.
- I will maintain CONFIDENTIALITY at all times.
- I will seek JOY.
At Elk Mountain Academy, is equal parts academic and Christ-centered. While we provide troubled girls with top-tier psychiatric care and academic resources, we also emphasize the guiding principals of Christ. First and foremost, Jesus is the only answer. We encourage but never force students or family members or anyone else to believe the Bible's teaching. However, with no apology, we encourage our students and their family members and everyone else to engage the Word of God in their own personal journey and growth process.
For more information, please call us today at (909) 499-2748.