Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > Hyde Schools
Will someone who went to Hyde please contact me right away
Anonymous:
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It's good to know that you're doing well.
I have a question: It seems that Hyde now accepts lots of kids with serious mental health issues and diagnoses. Do you think the school should have mental health professionals on staff to increase the chances that these students' needs will be met? Do you think it's very risky to accept these students without any mental health professionals? Or do you think the school's traditional "character education" approach is enough?"
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Thanks for your response.
I have to admit that I really do not know the difference between the numbers of kids at Hyde with mental health issues, then and now. I remember there being some issues while I was there, but as a student, my perspective was limited. I can tell you what I might do as a parent in that situation...
I am personally an advocate for what in public schools is known as an "inclusive classroom." Having a son who is severely dyslexic, having mental illness in my immediate family, and having been "low tracked" myself before Hyde, I tend to think that people that fall under these categories have a right to a good education.
I do not believe that "good education" for some should jeopardize the other, as I don't see the two as mutually exclusive. Rather, I strongly believe that in a safe environment, the inclusive paradigm, or diversity, is most beneficial for all, even those without "issues." It exposes otherwise sheltered kids to what they will have to learn to work with for their whole lives.
If there is a specific incident where you feel that a student at Hyde is not receiving the services that you believe he or she requires, then I think you should address that issue. Again, I recommend moving forward in positive and productive manner with a letter perhaps, of which I would be happy to help draft.
I really appreciate your thoughtful and open-minded responses. This dialog has been very gratifying for me. Thank you.
Best,
Theresa Locklear
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All sounds so great when reading your posts Theresa, but the truth is many people I know have addressed Hyde on this and other issues and Hyde basically shows you the door if you don't like the way they do things. Of course if you walk out that door you lose your $50,000!! This is not an exaggeration, it is truth.
You seem very sincere and honest and it sounds like you are the type that Hyde should hire. Your posts indicate that all one has to do is address the school about troubling circumstances and Hyde will respond in a positive way! Trust me Theresa, this is not how Hyde operates these days. Joe Gauld has gone off the deep end and needs some psychological help himself. The schools are a mess and the arrogance and control has gotten out of hand. It doesn't sound like you are familiar with "this Hyde." I witnessed girls running to the bathroom to deal with their eating disorders. Hyde does nothing medically about this. They address it as a character problem. Same goes for ADD and many other afflictions that should be dealt with by professionals.
It just is not as simple as you would like to think Theresa. If it were, we wouldn't be having these discussions.
Anonymous:
I'm sure that Theresa would be glad to assist you in drafting a letter. :roll:
tlocklear:
Hi, Thanks for your response. What you say does sound troubling. And I am sorry for your negative experience. My only recommendation at this point would be to make a list of all the issues that are worrisome, and let's try and draft a rational and constructive letter.
One of the clichés that Hyde over-uses, which I have always found to be both antagonistic and insightful, may have some truth in this circumstance - if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. I don't mean to sound antagonistic myself in saying that, but I do fall back on that quite often in my own life.
Joe Gauld has always had a bit of a reputation of being, let's say, passionate. I am not going to defend him, as I don't know the specific incident(s) to which you are referring. In my experience however, if I am able to peel away the eccentricity of his expression, he often makes a good point, worth thinking about.
Thanks again for your response.
Best,
Theresa Locklear
Anonymous:
--- Quote ---On 2006-01-31 05:58:00, tlocklear wrote:
"Hi, Thanks for your response. What you say does sound troubling. And I am sorry for your negative experience. My only recommendation at this point would be to make a list of all the issues that are worrisome, and let's try and draft a rational and constructive letter.
One of the clichés that Hyde over-uses, which I have always found to be both antagonistic and insightful, may have some truth in this circumstance - if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. I don't mean to sound antagonistic myself in saying that, but I do fall back on that quite often in my own life.
Joe Gauld has always had a bit of a reputation of being, let's say, passionate. I am not going to defend him, as I don't know the specific incident(s) to which you are referring. In my experience however, if I am able to peel away the eccentricity of his expression, he often makes a good point, worth thinking about.
Thanks again for your response.
Best,
Theresa Locklear
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I have a very important question for you Theresa that I hope you will answer honestly. Are you still involved with Hyde? Do you facilitate or participate in seminars, family weekends, regional meetings, or FLC's?
tlocklear:
Hi,
The only way I am currently affiliated with Hyde is that I have been participating in an alumni list discussion (classes of '85-'90), in preparation for the 40th anniversary of the school this summer.
That is actually how I found this thread, as I was looking for Hyde logos for our reunion t-shirt, and I happened upon this site.
I worked for Hyde as an intern the summer after I graduated in 1987, but that is the extent of my Hyde professional experience. Honestly. :smile:
Thanks again for your responses!
Best,
Theresa
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