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Anonymous:
and until you answer those questions posed earlier (therapist, kids name, time there), i dont believe you ever had a kid at SNW... you are a marketing person. you think we dont know, but guess again!!!

Anonymous:

--- Quote ---On 2006-03-22 07:36:00, Anonymous wrote:

"See, you didn't go to SNWP or you would prove me wrong."

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Your kid never went, prove me wrong.

Antigen:
Ok, so so far one kid says it was lame and no one else who has responded has any firsthand info.

So, who was the original anon and did you get something of what you were after? What was the purpose of the question? Did you go there? Friend went there? Your kid there?
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
--Bruce Lee
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Anonymous:
Eudora,
I believe I do have first hand knowledge.  I had a kid there for 12 weeks.  I spent 36 hours in the woods with her when it was over.  I met with her threrapist with my child present for hours during the transition phase and kept in constant contact with the therapist during the stay.  We had regular one hour/ weekly phone conferences and e-mail at anytime.  Plus, we had the therapist's personal cell number to call.  My kid was promoted to the highest phase (Air) and though she says the program was physically challenging at times, she thinks it is the most worthwhile thing she's done in her life.  She has a sense of accomplishment and, like it or not, it was a great thing for her.  Some kids aren't mature enough to take advantage of a golden opportunity.  Mine was, and though she went willingly, she still thanks her father (we are divorced) for sending her.  I was not in favor of sending her there and then I saw the results and realized I was mistaken.  It is an excellent program for some but obviously some kids can't be reached.

Anonymous:
I also have firsthand knowledge. I had a kid there for 9 1/2 weeks. My kid's therapist was one of the principals of the company, and was one of the most gifted and practical therapists I have ever encountered.  We had constant contact with the therapist through weekly calls and emails. We spent a lot of time with him during the transition out of wilderness.  We also dealt with others on the staff, including the therapist who does the diagnostic testing.  I have spoken to a number of parents- and kids- about this program and have not heard ANY negatives.  Every therapist was valued and the field staff is well-trained and capable. The equipment is good (we still have it in our house) and the program was very willing to work with us on financial matters.

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