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Brad M. Reedy, Ph.D., L.M.F.T.

 Phone: (435)738-2040
Fax: (435)738-2046
Email: [email protected]
 
Brad began his studies at Brigham Young University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Family Science.  Next, he attended Loma Linda University where he received an M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy.  He returned to B.Y.U. and completed his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy.  During school, Brad?s clinical experience included work with sexually abused children, domestically violent offenders, and adults/adolescents with Substance Abuse and Dependence.

Research and clinical interests include treatment with sexual abuse victims, family trauma and associated processes, chemical dependence, personality disorders, sexual perpetrators, and developmental psychology.  Brad works with a variety of populations which often include students with dual diagnoses or gifted I.Q.?s.

In the public sector, Brad worked with young victims of physical and sexual abuse at Loma Linda University Hospital, domestic violence victims and perpetrators at Riverside Family Service Agency, and sexual perpetrators at Center for Family Development.  In private practice, Brad has also worked with individuals and families with eating disorders and other addictions.  Brad later worked as a field therapist and Clinical Director with Aspen Achievement Academy and Aspen Ranch.

Brad currently serves as one of the principal partners at Second Nature Wilderness Program and is the supervisor for the Clinical and Admissions Departments.

Born and raised in Orange County, California, the middle of three boys, Brad was raised by his mother.  He grew up surfing, listening to Bob Dylan, and causing his mom a great deal of grief.  Brad is married and has three children.  He enjoys golf, wakeboarding, snow skiing, motocross, and running.  He is an avid fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Anaheim Angels and can be easily engaged in a debate on any sports-related topic.

 
 

Dude, that guy was my best friend in treatment's counselor when she was at Second Nature. Wierd.

But havent you been the one making random ass posts on every topic on this site from like, 2 months ago, bumping threads and such?? And your going to sit here and say that you're "not sure why someone wants to dredge up this old stuff but i guess they are bored or something..."

I could ask you the same question, Suzanne.

Hehe. I had to dance with ribbon dancers dressed in all white to the song "True Colors". It was frickin hilarious.

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 ]"

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.

My mother doesnt want to argue. My moms kinda messed up from all this, and shit in her own life. Just because what she wrote was confusing and long winded and most people had no idea what she was saying, doesn't mean she just wanted to argue. She just wants someone to hear her side. Given, the way in which she tries to accomplish this isn't always appropriate, but oh well.

Me? I'm just not comfortable with a 40 yr old ex wife of a corrupt staff member, going onto the Alumni group of the place that staff worked at, and thinking it would be ok to post there. How did she THINK she was going to be welcomed? How were we supposed to react? Many of those kids are merely months out of HLA and out of the lying, manipulation, and excuse me, but mind-fucking that they probably were put through for well over 20 months. I'm not here to argue whether it actually happened or not, or the technicalities of the circumstances at HLA which it all happened. Whether its real or not, its real to THEM. And it is still VERY very raw. So yes, I do feel it is worth addressing to keep the peace and and safe environment of our Alum group. Because it is those higher-ups like the one SHH chose to defend in our group, that represents to us the most corrupt of all. The ones they saw rolling up in Jags, and the lawns they picked clear of leaves who lived on campus.  Making their millions off the parents, and off of our difficulties in life.

So think what you want, Anon, about my reasons for raising this issue.

On 2006-05-17 07:54:00, SHH wrote:

"Dan, what makes you think that only people under 25 have a myspace? I personally know of 25 people over 35 who have one. Whether or not I have a page is none of your business. Whether or not you think I am ugly is also none of my concern. You are in your 20s, I dont expect you to find a 40 yr old woman atractive nor do I want you to. Those pics are of me, and my son and mother. They are for my friends. And what I clarified was that Bill wasnt fired, he resigned. That was it. I dont care what else they have to say, on here or there. I only wanted to clarify that one thing. And trust me, my life is far from pathetic. Im very proud of my career, my son, and my accomplishments. What you think about those things is completely irrelevant."

Ok, so you jumped at the chance to defend your looks, the fact that you have a myspace account, and that you only clarified ONE thing (which doesnt really make you look much better, considering the amount of posts you had to have read to clarify that ONE thing must have been alot).

Why cant you JUMP at the chance to answer my questions? They weren't rhetorical, and I'm waiting...

On 2006-05-15 08:06:00, SHH wrote:

"Ok fine, I wont post there. That was only my 2nd post there in a year anyway. LIke I said, I wasnt trying to cause problems. But maybe if you don't like non members posting, making the site private isnt such a bad idea. Right now anybody who is a member of myspace can post there, if they want. So maybe making it private will prevent non alums from posting since it seems to be upsetting to some of you."

Theres a reason we decided to keep it public, and that was for easier access for Alums. Plus, the moderator of the group was in PG 43 (i think. or 46 I cant remember). Anyway. We have Alums from pg 13 and such there, and also from newer ones. How would he know if they ever went there or not, to be able to accurately dole out access. However, it is easy to tell that a middle aged women totally preoccupied with her ex-husband doesnt belong posting there. Why do you put so much effort into this HLA posting anyway? You responded pretty quickly to that girls post, which shows you read the board quite often. What is your M.O. for getting involved? The only way to feel connected to your ex-hubby perhaps?  My advice? Find a new hobby. Maybe knitting?

http://forum.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuse ... =100144848

At the myspace board, this Sanna person (4th post down) came in to "clarify". The face look familiar to anyone? I'm just confused as to why this 40 year old is reading over the message board of HLA kids.