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Posted: Aug 24, 2010, 12:29
ESTRELLA VISTA RANCH
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Dragoon, Arizona
Erica Palacios
Admissions Contact
520-586-9254
www.estrellavistaranch.com
Estrella Vista Ranch is a small therapeutic boarding school for girls ages 12-18 and in grades 9-12. Founded in 2008, this individualized program works for those struggling with ADD/ADHD, anxiety disorders, motivation, PTSD, relationship difficulties and family conflicts, chemical dependency, depression, eating disorders and self harm. Estrella Vista is a short term program with a minimum of 90 days participation.
Co-founders and sisters Cindy Dickinson, M Ed, and Erica Palacios, BS, take an active role in their program, with Cindy as the Executive Director and Erica as the Program Director. Other team members include Jose Palacios, Facilities Director, Kathy Schurdevin, RN and Christina Romano, MEd, LPC, Counselor and Therapist. Estrella Vista Ranch is licensed by the State of Arizona Department of Health Services, Office of Behavioral Health Licensing and is a member of NATSAP.
EVR uses an accredited online program for student's academics, with personal tutoring available for each girl. Independent living skills such as cooking, cleaning, sewing, money management and budgeting teach responsibility and self reliance. Students participate in individual, group and family therapies, in addition to animal and plant care in which the girls take care of and nurture farm animals and the gardens.
Recreational activities for the girls on the ranch include hiking, horseback riding, organic gardening and sports activities. The ranch has a library and study space, an exercise room and a common recreation area.
[This information came from the Estrella Vista Ranch website.]
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