HLA Is Downsizing Staff?

[RobertBruce]

On 2006-03-17 10:05:00, Anonymous wrote:

"It never ceases to amaze me that so many people can become so paranoid about a particular subject.  I am an employee of Hidden Lake Academy with many years experience in the field of counseling.  Many of the negative posts on this site seem to be form disgruntled former students who apparently have little more to do than obsess over their inability to conform in this program or many others.

Sadly this is true, we were much like those nasty western europeans who obsessed over their ability to conform during the mid 1940's.



 

Despite efforts by many to dispel the horrific and scandalous rumors spewed forth on this site, most are unwilling to hear.

Really? Which rumors? Specifically list them off please, tell us where we are in error.

 

Much like the JFK assassination theorists or the Roswell UFO conspiracy theorists, no amount of educated discussion seems to enlighten their closed and ignorant minds.

Would you like to cite the point in which HLA puppets attempted to engage in "educated discussion"? All you lap dogs ever do is come on here use ad homineum attacks, refuse to address the issues, attempt to either use scare tactics or bait one of us into saying something libelous, and then leave. At no point was "educated dicussion" ever attempted on your end. The few individuals who did try to honestly answer questions and tell the truth about HLA were of course fired.

 

Of course much of this could be due to the fact that they struggled severely during their educational process and lack to what Piaget termed formal operational thinking (Those of you dismissed from HLA might want to look this up; hint: it?s located in a book).  You should try picking one up.

So youre assuming that because we didnt succumb to the brainwashing we're stupid? See I always thought it was the other way around. Then again maybe you shouldnt question the level of intelligence of people youve never met and know nothing about. Some might even go so far as to state that making such an assumption could be considered.....stupid of you. But I guess I personally dont need to take issue with your comments. Afterall you werent really talking to me now were you? No you were talking to the people who were dismissed (how often does this happen?). I mean in my situation HLA acted illegally in keeping me there, tried to coerce me into staying (again using tried and true scare tactics "you'll be dead or in jail" blah blah blah) and after I left they tried desperatly to get me back. On top of the fact that Im about to graduate with honors and begin work on my masters, I would say Ive read one or two books in my life, along with most of the people here who didnt succumb to your little cult.
 

As for the speculations and rumors, HLA is fine and will continue its work.  For those of you interested in facts regarding the school, I hope you are circumspect enough to seek information from a far less biased source.    "

Really? Please since you are completly non biased provide us with this information. Explain to us why HLA:

has been placed into lien several times?

is currently operating with out any licensed therapist?

has claimed to be a traditional boarding school to the state, yet advertises as a theraputic one?

is dealing with a mass exodus of personel and program cutbacks if things are so great?

uses students as cost cutting labor?

refuses to allow students to have unrestricted communication with their parents?

refuses to allow students to have the means in which to air greivances?

continues to accept students who may be a danger to other students?

has a 40% retention rate among the students?

refuses to acknowledge that it accepts court ordered kids?

The list goes on and on but you get the point. Im sure you as a non biased individual who gets a paycheck from HLA can answer these questions both objectivly and honestly.

In the mean time you may want to consider sticking to one story. The fact that log in anonymously does nothing to hide your IP address. If youre confused on this I suggest you pick up a copy of "Spreading propoganda on your computer for dummies".

Hint....its a book.

 :wave:

[RobertBruce]

On 2006-03-17 12:52:00, Anonymous wrote:

"And the paranoia goes on, and on, and on and on.................................."

 And the propoganda goes on, and on, and on and on..................................

[Troll Control]

On 2006-03-17 10:05:00, Anonymous wrote:

"It never ceases to amaze me that so many people can become so paranoid about a particular subject.  I am an employee of Hidden Lake Academy with many years experience in the field of counseling.  Many of the negative posts on this site seem to be form disgruntled former students who apparently have little more to do than obsess over their inability to conform in this program or many others.  Despite efforts by many to dispel the horrific and scandalous rumors spewed forth on this site, most are unwilling to hear.  Much like the JFK assassination theorists or the Roswell UFO conspiracy theorists, no amount of educated discussion seems to enlighten their closed and ignorant minds.  Of course much of this could be due to the fact that they struggled severely during their educational process and lack to what Piaget termed formal operational thinking (Those of you dismissed from HLA might want to look this up; hint: it?s located in a book).  You should try picking one up.  As for the speculations and rumors, HLA is fine and will continue its work.  For those of you interested in facts regarding the school, I hope you are circumspect enough to seek information from a far less biased source.    "

Wow, pretty condescending for someone who is supposed to be a therapist.  I would think that it is not in the character of a therapist to be mean and hateful towards people who may be poorly adjusted to life after failed treatment.  These are pretty callous words and generally illustrate the type of thinking that HLA's staff use.  They are very fond of belittling children in their care and have no compunction whatsoever treating children in a callous, unfeeling, unsympathetic way in the name of "treatment."

I can't help but think that when HLA management reads these type of statements they shudder.  It can't be good for business to publicize that their "therapeutic team" consists of this type of arrogant and bitter people.

Futhermore, one can het a good sense of the self-importance these people assign themselves.  Isn't comparing HLA to the JFK assassination or the "Roswell incident" just a tad bit of hyperbole?  And exactly who did you say is in the business of exaggeration or distortion?

To enlighten you, nobody here is suffering from paranoia.  It is sad to see that someone like yourself who should be capable of the critical thought you deny in others can't tell which way the wind blows without a weathervane.

Come back in a few weeks and you'll be singing a different tune.

You sound like you're wound just a little too tightly.  Maybe a vacation would help.  Then again, maybe you recently lost your vacation time...?

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"Compassion is the basis of morality."

-Arnold Schopenhauer[ This Message was edited by: Dysfunction Junction on 2006-03-17 14:35 ]

[juniper2]

When 'they' shut your doors, let us see who ends up paranoid....

[Antigen]

circumspect

On the dogmas of religion, as distinguished from moral principles, all mankind, from the beginning of the world to this day, have been quarreling, fighting, burning and torturing one another for abstractions unintelligible to themselves and to all others, and absolutely beyond the comprehension of the human mind.
--Thomas Jefferson, U.S. President, author, scientist, architect, educator, and diplomat

[Troll Control]

It has gotten eerily quiet around here...

"The quiet before the storm"?

"The deep breath before the plunge"?

[Anonymous]

We are currently interviewing for the following positions at Hidden Lake Academy in Dahlonega. P/T Math Teacher and nightwatch staff. Applications Mon.- Fri. 8-5. No phone call inquiries. For directions or to obtain an application call (706)864-4730 or fax resume to (706)864-9109. EOE.

http://www.thedahloneganugget.com/class ... p%20Wanted

[Anonymous]

Hey, there is also an add for Eckerd youth atlentatives in the nugget, not to mention that HLA regularly posts help wanted flyers at the local gas stations.

[Troll Control]

On 2006-03-29 10:18:00, Anonymous wrote:

"We are currently interviewing for the following positions at Hidden Lake Academy in Dahlonega. P/T Math Teacher and nightwatch staff. Applications Mon.- Fri. 8-5. No phone call inquiries. For directions or to obtain an application call (706)864-4730 or fax resume to (706)864-9109. EOE.



http://www.thedahloneganugget.com/class ... p%20Wanted"

I guess they're not looking to replace the full-time teachers that quit or got shit-canned.  They seem not to want to replace the dozen or so counseling staff that met the same fate.

Call it what you want, but it is downsizing and a salary dump.

[Anonymous]

Storm?  There is no storm coming and you know it.  You have nothing but you made up lies.

[Troll Control]

On 2006-03-30 07:48:00, Anonymous wrote:

"Storm?  There is no storm coming and you know it.  You have nothing but you made up lies."

You keep telling yourself that.

[Anonymous]

If I were you I would start burrowing in the holes you came out of and dug for yourselves...

[Troll Control]

On 2006-03-30 07:55:00, Anonymous wrote:

"If I were you I would start burrowing in the holes you came out of and dug for yourselves..."

If you were me you'd be morally upright and you'd have an honest job.

[Anonymous]

This was to HLA...
On 2006-03-30 07:55:00, Anonymous wrote:

"If I were you I would start burrowing in the holes you came out of and dug for yourselves..."

[Troll Control]

On 2006-03-30 08:21:00, Anonymous wrote:

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This was to HLA...

On 2006-03-30 07:55:00, Anonymous wrote:


"If I were you I would start burrowing in the holes you came out of and dug for yourselves..."

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Oh, OK.  Maybe you want to get a username to avoid confusion...?  Just a thought.