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Posted: Oct 14, 2010, 09:24
RIVERVIEW ACADEMY
New Perspectives
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Thompson Falls, Montana
Mickey Manning
Director
406-827-0301
mickeymanning@mac.com
www.riverviewmt.com/
RiverView Academy is a boarding home for teenagers who are starting to become "at risk" or out of control. RiverView Academy uses a community-based residential approach and adventure experience for positive long-term behavior changes and improved relationships with their families. The programs empower the students to conquer behavior problems such as anger, drug abuse, disrespect, low self-esteem, and depression.
The school opened in May 2010. Mickey Manning is the Director of the school. He has spent 30 years in education as a teacher and administrator, and he has exclusively worked with at-risk teens since 2004. He is currently working on a MA for mental health in clinical counseling at Bellevue University. Diane Morrin M.A. is the therapist for the program and she received her degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology from Naropa University. The parents contract with her on an individual basis for therapy. Peak Experience, directed by Dan Ward, contracts all adventure experiences for RiverView Academy.
The Adventure Experience has many activities that build on traditional backpacking with activities such as peak and rock climbs, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking and river trips. The various activities promote experiential learning. All during the adventure experience a licensed therapist works with the child and the family as well as the parents attend trips and workshops. 28-day Assessment Experiences are offered every thirty days. These are more intensive and challenging in order to make a valid assessment concerning the teen's issues and possible solutions. The program is individualized to fit the needs of the teen.
Students attend school in the local community. They may attend local 12 step meetings. They may also participate in sports and activities within the community.
[This information came from the RiverView Academy website]
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