Whetstone Boys Ranch is a behavioral school for boys serving struggling boys ages 12-16 and their families. Here boys live, learn, work and grow as they experience essential individual, group and family therapy, excellent academics, exciting outdoor adventures, and useful hands-on tasks. We believe in sharpening young men to become true servant-leaders in their families and communities.
Since 2011, Whetstone Boys Ranch purpose centers on the reconciliation of boys (ages 12-16) and their families. We treat behavioral struggles such as anger, depression, low self-esteem and trauma with a loving, systems-based approach. And this comprehensive method of treatment and restoration sets us apart.
Behavioral Issues
Whetstone Boys Ranch behavioral school for boys serves families with boys who are struggling with anger, apathy, depression, relationship, trauma, truancy and/or self-esteem, among a variety of other things including introductory misbehavior (vaping, negative video game-technology/pornography). Whetstone Boys Ranch is an opportunity to intervene now, before these issues grow deeper.
Boys receive therapy based on their needs, after going through a screening process. Therapy and counseling includes individual 1 hour sessions, once a week, led by a LPC therapist. Individual treatment includes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) –originally designed to alleviate distress associated with traumatic memories. It is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences…and helps activate their natural healing processes. (EMDR.com)
- Boys who suffer from not being able to form healthy emotional relationships, including RAD (Reactive Attachment Disorder)
- Boys who are unable to remain focused, ADHD, (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
- Boys who display signs of early rebellion, refuses to obey, shows argumentative behavior, ODD (Oppositional Defiance Disorder)
- Boys who simply need a change of environment, separated from the negative impact of internet obsessions, and harmful relationships. with us in guiding struggling boys back to the path that God has laid out for them.
At a minimum, it takes six months to complete Whetstone Boys Ranch behavioral school program, so we recommend planning for 6-12 months. In this time, boys will work through a level system and earn the equivalent of at least one semester of academic credit in our boarding school. Parents must also make arrangement for two separate week-long family visitations. We feel that these times are necessary to facilitate a successful return home upon graduation, and for our staff to conduct training and campus improvements.
Call us today to help your son overcome his behavioral issues.
