Anasazi - it sounds healthy. I think I would use it

[Ursus]

Hyde School has been doing this wilderness thing for close to 40 years, since shortly after Outward Bound graced our shores.  They like to think that they are experts.  Certain it is that they convey that impression to parents and students alike.

When I was at Hyde, I was fortunate enough to befriend an older student and a faculty member who did actually have experience with Outward Bound training.  These two made absolutely sure that I was educated as to the dangers of hypothermia, the stages, and the various symptoms to look out for in recognizing when your body starts to get damaged.  Contrary to what most people would think, the pain does not continue to get worse.  At some critical point, it starts to get less.

What these two had to tell me had nothing to do with Hyde's tutelage, it was personal, and it was based strictly on survival skills.  I did not observe anyone else there attempting to disseminate that same knowledge, though I imagine there was probably something of that ilk going on.  Although these two were probably the resident experts in that field, I suspect that they were not sufficiently in Hyde's good graces, for Hyde to have publicly acknowledged their acumen.  You see... survival skills, and being able to wing it out there, is not what you're sent out there for.

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Fast forward to the present.  Here is a situation which occurred during a student's recent experience on Outpost, where kids get sent for an attitude readjustment.  A boy was complaining about the pain, but nobody took him seriously.  I guess then current staff were too busy ensuring that he got his dose of character development.

They should definitely be more careful about student injuries; last year Lino Cowdrey got frostbite on outpost. He complained that he was in pain, but again he was basically ignored until they were done. He came back with black fingers, and couldn't use a pencil. He was basically in-and-out of class for a month or so. They didn't push him too hard or make him lose credit for schoolwork, as it wasn't his fault. I'm surprised they haven't learned to take the well-being of their students seriously.

[Ursus]

Okay folks, if you didn't see it today, you may have missed it.  The photo of Lino's blackened fingers has disappeared (was right after Dove's quoted post above).  Imageshack must have pulled it.  

That was quick.  Guess Hyde School is right on the case, eh?  So much for the illusion of free speech and expression!

Well, here's a YouTube clip.  Let's see how long this will last.

Lino eats popcorn without his hands
Effort over achievement.
Added: January 10, 2008
Category:  Comedy
Tags:      lino   austen   d'anna   hyde   woodstock   popcorn   frostbite   abuse   hand   hands   cripple   outpost   attitude   wilderness   2/4   injury  

[Anonymous]

Ursus: Imageshack's server came back up. Network glitch, not a pull.

(Speaking of "pull", a lot of chuckleheads around here think that programs have a LOT more power than they really do...)

[Ursus]

Ursus: Imageshack's server came back up. Network glitch, not a pull.

(Speaking of "pull", a lot of chuckleheads around here think that programs have a LOT more power than they really do...)

Yes, I can see that it is back.  Clearly, I am one of those "chuckleheads."  I guess that is what comes from having your gray matter jostled a little too much during those formative years.  Maybe we should call it the "shaken teen syndrome."

Hyde did pull a number of unflattering Larry Dubinsky photos around Christmas time.  It was probably just routine housecleaning, but maybe not.  At any rate, the issue was on my mind.

[Anonymous]

Yes, i read about this one.  "Wilderness prorgams"  exploit the good reputation of genuine outdoors adventures like Outward Bound. Being in nature is "theraputic" in the sense that this is what our bodies are biologically systemized to be informed by. Being in nature is wonderful, a way of life we get removed from.  However, extradinary rendition and forced exposure are not theraputic.
I remember reading that the founder of anannazi is a cult founder, or connected to some cult...

[price1869]

Thanks for quoting me out of context.

Any real questions, or just ignorant bias?

[Ursus]

Thanks for quoting me out of context.

Any real questions, or just ignorant bias?

Sorry, no ill will meant here, and perhaps I am just unusually dense, but... who quoted you out of context, and could you possibly enlighten us as to the intended context?

[Covergaard]

Price1869 - the blog owner - does properly imply that Wiki Researcher has edited the quoted piece.

I cannot see that it should be the case.

[Ursus]

This is the most recently active thread on Anasazi, so I guess I'll just post this here.

Anasazi Foundation has formed a partnership of sorts with Homeward Bound for the latter's aftercare programs. This actually occurred much earlier this year, but I didn't catch it 'till now. Some relevant info about Homeward Bound:

• Homeward Bound also owns Family Front
  viewtopic.php?f=9&t=25807&p=317410#p314472
• Homeward Bound also recently formed partnerships with
  
  • Educational Consulting Services (founder is a former Hyde School parent)
    viewtopic.php?f=9&t=25807&p=317410#p316630
  • Turnabout/Stillwater Academy
    viewtopic.php?f=48&t=25998&p=317477#p317477

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ANASAZI News
ANASAZI Foundation Expands Aftercare Program to Include In-Home Transition Management Services
02/22/2008

Arizona nonprofit teams with Homeward Bound to provide additional support for families of young people returning directly home from wilderness therapy

Mesa, Arizona (February 22, 2008) – Outdoor behavioral healthcare provider ANASAZI Foundation today announced it will offer in-home transition services to families completing its 42-day wilderness therapy program. The optional six-week course augments ANASAZI's existing aftercare offering with extensive assessment, planning, and parent coaching initiated by a transition specialist during a three-day home visit. Administered in partnership with the transition management experts at Homeward Bound, the program is designed to help families apply principles learned at ANASAZI to create a home environment that enhances family unity and promotes a lasting and positive change in family behavior.

"In-home family transition services are ideal for ANASAZI families seeking a level of aftercare between outpatient counseling and long-term residential treatment," said ANASAZI President Mike Merchant. "We're excited to deliver them with the help of our friends at Homeward Bound. Their process is closely aligned with our ANASAZI Way philosophy, and it integrates family members, positive peers, mentors, and professionals having influence in a child's life. The end result is a priceless roadmap that leads parents and children forward as they continue their walk together in the wilderness of the world."

Central to the ANASAZI-Homeward Bound transition program is the in-home visit, which is conducted immediately after treatment to identify current issues and help the family agree upon a structure that will produce desired outcomes. Other services included in the offering are a panoramic assessment (with input from community, program, and consulting professionals), extensive parent coaching, support via scheduled sessions, and direct access to a transition specialist. Participating families will also receive a one-year subscription to Homeward Bound's comprehensive Family Bridge™ online resource library.

The cost for the program is $7900, plus air fare required for the in-home visit by a family transition specialist. For more information, visit http://www.anasazi.org and http://www.homewardbound.net.

ABOUT ANASAZI FOUNDATION
Celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2008, ANASAZI Foundation is a nonprofit (501c3), nationally recognized, licensed, and Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider known for its nurturing and non-punitive approach to helping struggling young people. ANASAZI's menu of services includes a 42-day (minimum stay), wilderness-based treatment program for youth 13-17 (including those often labeled as "troubled teens") and young adults 18-25, as well as parenting workshops, leadership and marriage courses, outpatient counseling, and community drug awareness and education forums. Visit http://www.anasazi.org for more information.

Contact:
Sean Rourke
ANASAZI Foundation
480.892.7403 phone
sean.rourke@anasazi.org

[Ursus]

Breaking News
Posted: Nov 24, 2009

Anasazi Foundation
Mesa, AZ

Anasazi Announces Changes to Leadership Team and Board of Directors

Contact:
Anasazi Foundation
408-892-7403
http://www.anasazi.org

November 12, 2009

ANASAZI Foundation has named founder and wilderness therapy pioneer Ezekiel Sanchez as executive director and Sterling Tanner as chairman of the nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider's governing Board of Directors. Former executive director Michael Merchant will continue to serve as ANASAZI's president and as a member of the governing board, which also includes Sanchez, Arbinger Institute chief financial officer Paul Smith, and former chairman Lester Moore, an operating partner director of Huntsman Gay Global Capital.

In his role as executive director, Sanchez will oversee day-to-day operations as well as the enhancement and expansion of the ANASAZI Way curriculum. As president, Merchant will lead ANASAZI's public outreach initiatives and fund development campaigns. He will also continue to serve as the primary facilitator for ANASAZI's renowned parent program. As the incoming president of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), Mike will continue to represent ANASAZI to the professional community, where he serves as a leading voice for the safe care of adolescents and families participating in private behavioral healthcare programs.

Ezekiel Sanchez and ANASAZI co-founder Larry Olsen gained national attention in 1969, when their fledgling college course received an award for "Youth Rehabilitation through Outdoor Survival." Soon after, the pair became widely recognized as the pioneers of "wilderness therapy" and as champions of a loving approach that respects individuality and relies on principles founded in nature rather than on manmade constraints or contrivances. In 1988, Sanchez and Olsen founded ANASAZI to make the wilderness experience available to all families, including those with limited financial resources. Since then, Sanchez has served as ANASAZI's chief program officer, responsible for the organization's operating philosophy and methodology. Sanchez and his wife Pauline were honored as Arizona Parents of the Year in 2001 and as recipients of the National Excellence in Parenting Award for 2002.

"Ezekiel's leadership has always been an essential part of ANASAZI's success," said Merchant. "There is no one on the planet more qualified to oversee operations and nurture the development of the ANASAZI Way."

Sterling Tanner succeeds Lester Moore, who helped ANASAZI achieve extraordinary results during his seven-year tenure as board chairman. Moore will remain an active board member as he works to meet the increasing demands of Huntsman Gay's growing business portfolio.

Tanner is president and executive director of the Forever Young Foundation, an organization founded by NFL legend Steve Young to pass on hope and resources for the development, strength, and education of children. Prior to joining Forever Young, Tanner served as ANASAZI's chief financial officer from 1990-2000. He has served on ANASAZI's Board of Directors since 2005 and serves as a board member for several other non-profit foundations, including Christmas Box House and American Indian Services. He is also a member of the Arizona Management Society and a Paul Harris Fellow in Rotary International.

About Anasazi Foundation:
ANASAZI Foundation is a nonprofit (501c3), nationally recognized, licensed, and Joint Commission-accredited behavioral healthcare provider known for its nurturing and non-punitive approach to helping young people. ANASAZI's menu of services includes a 42-day, wilderness-based intervention and treatment program for youth 12-17 (including those often labeled as "troubled teens") and young adults 18-25, as well as parenting workshops and community drug awareness and education forums.

Visit http://www.anasazi.org for more information.


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