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Ursus:
--- Quote from: "Ursus" ---2.) There was at least one other Utah program/director familiar with Miller Newton's version of Straight methodology, i.e., Proctor Advocate/Layne Meacham. Newton must have had quite a sideline of training future program directors!
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The program called "Proctor Advocate" and a similar one called "Yes Families," which were both started by Layne Meacham, are discussed in the following two threads:
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4756
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=28043
M_Hilton:
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--- Quote ---What Your Child May Do
Typically your child will be uncomfortable or in denial as to the reasons he/she is here. He/she may try several types of manipulation to get your attention and to help himself/herself cope. Usually, these are the same manipulative or coping behaviors he/she used with you in the past. It is our goal to change those negative behaviors so your child can function appropriately in society. You may see the following attempts at manipulation:
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* Triangulation/Splitting. Example: Your child gets you alone and tells you about the mean things staff members are saying to him/her.
This is where your child will try to split one parent against the therapist or the other parent to get his/her way. The child's goal is to dismantle those who are holding him/her accountable for his/her actions. Your child may even say, "Don't tell the therapist because I will get into trouble." The more united we are, the more effective the treatment and program will be.
* Fear Factor. Example: "All my roommates are drug addicts or gay." "I am not as bad as everyone else here." "The staff beats up the students." "The food isn't nutritious." "The school isn't very good." This is probably the most subtle and commonly used tool. If your child uses this technique, his/her goal is to split us. Your child is playing upon your fears to attempt to change the outcome. Your child wants West Ridge Academy to become the bad guy. If you have concerns, please check them out with your therapist in a way that continues to support the therapy we are doing. Fears are normal but usually based on false evidence. Never let your child see you challenge staff or West Ridge as a whole. Always bring your concerns to us outside of your child's presence.
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wtf?? this is posted on the West Ridge website
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devils advocate here for a sec
lets JUST SAY it is as they say
wtf does one if there REALLY IS REAL abuse going on from a rouge staff member?
Anonymous:
Abuse from a rogue staff member? They're not worried about that. They're more worried about accurate claims of abuse about staff members doing exactly what they've been told to do.
Ursus:
So... which programs does Proficio currently "manage?"
• TENEO
Strength in Families!
TENEO is an in-home intensive outpatient service that helps families reunite and work together to solve differences, communicate better, and work together as a family to solve life's difficult challenges.
http://www.teneo4families.com
1-801-867-7665
• CALO - Change Academy of the Ozarks
Specialists in Issues of Emotion, Attachment & Trauma
Specialized residential treatment focused on individual student needs and centered on relationships.
http://www.ca-lo.com
1-877-TRY-CALO
• RENOVO Boys Academy of Missouri
Helping Families and Young Men Before it's too Late
Renovo is dedicated to helping young men with varied emotional or behavioral issues and who have struggled with inappropriate sexual behavior. Renovo partners with the legal community and court systems to obtain cooperation in protecting your confidentiality, and your child’s future.
http://www.renovogroup.net
1-573-384-5755
Aside: The shortened (one-word) name of each of these programs ends in the letter "O." This includes the program that already "graduated" from Proficio's fold, namely Aspiro. Anyone have a clue as to significance, if any?
Ursus:
Key Personnel in Proficio's current "portfolio":
We've already read aplenty about CALO's key personnel, what about the other two programs?
I wasn't able to find a single link for any founder or staff info on Renovo's website outside of the fact that Brian Allred is the contact person (I guess one must be sooper seekret in order to be appropriately discrete), but here is some material on TENEO:
• TENEO
"Experts in Problem Prevention and Change Maintenance"
"In Home Solutions for Youth and families"
Founders
Chris Madsen, LSAC, and Executive Director - has assisted families in overcoming challenges for over 13 years. Chris began his counseling career at Turn-about Ranch; a working ranch located in remote Escalante, Utah, serving troubled teens from around the nation. After a year of frontier adventure, Chris returned to Salt Lake City to take a management position with Odyssey House, a 32 bed adolescent residential substance abuse treatment facility. Working closely with local and state governmental systems, juvenile justice systems, and community treatment providers has given Chris a unique understanding of how treatment is delivered to families. Chris has worked with thousands of families across the Wasatch Front helping them find appropriate care for their teens and young adults. Serving on a board for New Frontiers for Families allowed Chris to see the effectiveness of in-home services with families living in rural Utah who had limited access to traditional services. Recognizing the advantages of strengthening family systems within the home environment helped motivated Chris to co-found Teneo, providing in-home support to families in our local communities. Chris' passion for this work is rooted in the incredible changes he has witnessed in individuals and families as they discover and utilize their unique strengths. Chris resides in Utah County with his wife and two daughters, ages 12 and 10.
Kimball DeLaMare LCSW, Co-Founder, is a licensed clinical social worker with over twenty five years of successful practice working with troubled adolescents, young adults, and their families. Kimball has helped develop and oversee several treatment programs including group homes, residential treatment centers and community based services. His recent work as a cofounder of a nationally recognized treatment center coupled with his role as the founding Board President of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) has allowed him to become well versed in a variety of treatment approaches, administrative strategies and regulatory processes. Mr. DeLaMare's creative programming has been incorporated in several adolescent programs throughout the western states. Kimball is a member of the Joint Commission Youth Advisory Council which helps direct national standards of care and accreditation for outpatient, residential, acute care and outdoor programs serving youth. Kimball is the proud father of two girls and a boy. He recently welcomed his first grandchild (cute, chubby-cheeked girl!).
Not noted in DeLaMare's profile is the following pertinent info: VP of Proficio Management, Inc. (2007), Co-Founder of Aspen Institute for Behavioral Assessment (2006), Co-Founder of Oakley School (1998), Co-Founder of Island View Residential Treatment Center (1994), and Director of KIDS of Greater Salt Lake (1989).
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