In responce to the anonymous parent who claims her son is doing so wonderful now with three exclaimation marks:
First of all, I don't doubt your sincerity. As a parent myself I was almost "sucked in" just as you have obviously been. You need to understand something - all of the kids there know that their parents are being seriously manipulated by the program. As you know you were sent a letter a few days after admission warning you of the manipulative letters and pleas you would receive from your child. I'm sure the first several phone calls home were also monitored by the therapist as was your first visit.
There are some really smart kids who catch on real fast that they will be able to go home sooner if they just go along with everything. Obviously your son was not put in isolation for 6 months like some of those who refuse to be broken down. He went along with the program if he is going home in 3 months instead of a year.
I've seen only a few parents who will admit that they made a huge mistake. I made one - and I'm now learning just how abusive PCS can be.
It's hard to believe that any child comes out of there unscathed. Your son probably isn't telling you everything because he knows you will report it to the therapist and he will end up loosing out on the inside.
I have heard reports from dozens of survivors. Your son must have heard all of the screaming. My child heard kids screaming in pain and terror night and day.
This is one of the most abusive programs in the nation. It is where the leaders and founders of the abusive WWASPS programs learned their abusive methods of behavior modification.
As you know, PCS never lets on that they are practicing behavior modification on your child. There web sites and propaganda are extremely deceptive. I know of other parents who were brainwashed by the therpists at PCS. This is a money-making institution. When the money or insurance runs out then suddenly your child is well enough to come home. Perhaps your insurance ran out.
He'll just be peachy when he gets home - asking you if he can go to the bathroom or get a drink.
It was odd to have my 17 year old ask me if she could use the bathroom for several days.
What truly helped was something that is FREE. It's called AA and NA - where people who've been there help and support those who want to get clean and sober. Also lots of family support and love. Provo Canyon School abuses children. They laughed when they were "taking down" my child in a violent human restraint that was more like and assault and battery. There are some very warped staff at Provo Canyon School. The licensed people support their activity rather than discourage it.
He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would suffice.
--Albert Einstein
