Treatment Abuse, Behavior Modification, Thought Reform > The Ridge Creek School / Hidden Lake Academy
HLA Is Downsizing Staff?
Badpuppy:
Can you tell me how the couselors kept the gay kids from becoming pariahs? How did you help them work it through? Did you encourage them to discuss this in group?
Let me help you a little with your education. If you think being gay isn't a major issue in their lives you need a reality check. How the hell could you treat the drug abuse and depression without understanding what it is like to have to either lead a double life or a life where who you are is largely subjected to derision, and scorn. Rememeber, your a kid. You can't just up and go to a gay freindly area. Being gay is a comorbid factor in probably 30% of teen suicides.
Gay kids are going to gravitate in a different social environment than staight kids. Can you tell me whats different? I am trying to see if you are competent to deal with these kids.[ This Message was edited by: on 2006-05-21 17:41 ]
RobertBruce:
At no point during my time were the gay kids encouraged to "accept who they were" or learn to adjust.
Lacey:
--- Quote ---On 2006-05-21 17:37:00, Badpuppy wrote:
"Can you tell me how the couselors kept the gay kids from becoming pariahs? How did you help them work it through? Did you encourage them to discuss this in group?
Let me help you a little with your education. If you think being gay isn't a major issue in their lives you need a reality check. How the hell could you treat the drug abuse and depression without understanding what it is like to have to either lead a double life or a life where who you are is largely subjected to derision, and scorn. Rememeber, your a kid. You can't just up and go to a gay freindly area. Being gay is a comorbid factor in probably 30% of teen suicides.
Gay kids are going to gravitate in a different social environment than staight kids. Can you tell me whats different? I am trying to see if you are competent to deal with these kids.[ This Message was edited by: on 2006-05-21 17:41 ]"
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Are you talking to me? I'm not a counselor. I meant in my PG as in I was a student. I never claimed to be competent to "deal with" these kids.
Troll Control:
I heard from a reliable source today that the new (ex) business manager that was hired to replace Bill Gray was arrested in Dahlonega for a DUI. I'm told that this had nothing to do with his departure, but there is "more money missing."
In addition, there are still no staff whatsover for the infirmary.
Parents, let's hope your kids don't get sick or struck by a drunk driver on campus.
Badpuppy:
The question I wanted to ask you has is if you remembered any negative comments or experiences to the gay kids. I know you are only a student. The other questions are for the anon staff member who apparently believes that being gay is not an issue.
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