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Whetstone Helps Boys with Borderline Personality Disorder

Whetstone Boys Ranch can help your pre-teen boy who suffers with Borderline Personality Disorder, a mental health illness in which he shows great and persistent instability in self-image, conduct and interpersonal relationships.

Borderline Personality Disorder (also sometimes referred to as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder) might bring about self-loathing, and visible mood changes triggered by perceived rebuff, seclusion or failure.  With BDP, you might see excessive sensitivity to critique, and feelings toward others subject to rapid shifts and changes.  Feelings of insignificance might lead to risky, impulsive and reckless behavior.

As with many other personality disorders, while there are not established causes for BPD, factors are likely a combination of genetics, environment and brain chemistry.  Higher risk might also come if a close family member has the disorder, or from childhood abuse or neglect.

Helping Your Boy with Borderline Personality Disorder

Without treatment, your child can face grave complications connected to relationship troubles and legal or financial problems, many of those related to risky activities.

Primarily therapy-based, treatment can be hit or miss; there must be great trust between your child and therapist, something often difficult to achieve because of his swift and extreme mood swings.  Distinctive treatment types might include interpersonal therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.



Whetstone Boys Ranch is a therapeutic Christian school that serves struggling boys (ages 12-16) and their families. Here, young teen boys live, learn, work and grow as they experience essential individual, group and family therapy–plus excellent academics, exciting outdoor adventures, and useful hands-on tasks. We believe in sharpening the character of young men to become true servant-leaders in their families and communities.

“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 NIV

Since 2011, Whetstone’s purpose centers on the reconciliation of boys and their families. Whetstone treats 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.

We want to help your boy with his Borderline Personality Disorder.
Please call us today. (417) 934-1112

 

I would HIGHLY recommend Whetstone to anyone who has a son who’s struggling. We sent a 15-year-old boy to the ranch and he came back a confident young man! The staff is wonderful – so full of grace & love for these boys. It was worth every penny we spent and I am so thankful for them!!

Michelle

I’ll keep this short and sweet. My son went to Whetstone because he was out of control at home. Details aren’t necessary, but suffice it is to say the home life situation was untenable. Through the love, patience, and wisdom of the Whetstone staff, my son was basically transformed over nine months. All the exact factors that drove that change can’t be reduced to a formula, but his time there being surrounded by godly men had an absolutely profound impact on him. I cannot endorse this program more highly.

Michael

A great and life-changing experience. I miss the place.

Former Resident

I highly recommend Whetstone Boys Ranch. The staff is individuals of high character, very loving and very good at what they do. The ranch provided a positive and supportive environment for my son to heal and grow.

Ken

Overall we had a positive experience. There were many difficult days but in the end, it was what our family and son needed – a break, an opportunity to change a negative pattern. Our son is thriving now and I’m not sure we would be where we are without Whetstone’s help. I can see how it might not be the right setting for everyone but it was for us. Our son was known, held accountable, challenged, and rewarded.

Carrie

Whetstone was definitely the right place at the right time for our son. It may not be right for everyone but it was the perfect fit for our family. It wasn’t easy but Whetstone made a huge positive difference in our son’s personal growth. The men and women who work at Whetstone are amazing individuals who guide the boys to the very best of their ability.

Dale

As the mother of a young man who graduated the program (and returned two years later as an intern), I cannot sing the praises of Whetstone enough. Thank you for transforming lives and infusing hope.

Elise

I am so proud of these young men who have dedicated their lives to helping boys become men. God bless you Axle and Jeremy as you serve Him.

Carol

Whetstone Boys Ranch offers an exceptional, caring, and expertly executed program to help young men who struggle with ADHD, family, or other issues. The staff members and counselors are absolutely top-notch and put the needs of each resident first as if they were their own children. They are all in and do everything they can to help each boy and their parents. Their program is the real deal. You will not find another boarding school with a finer team or program.

Roger
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