Treatment Options
One size does not fit all. This is true with clothes and with treatment plans.
Each young person has a unique history, personality, and environment. They may be struggling with a newly diagnosed disorder, a known disorder, or dual disorders. Trish considers the client’s whole story, matching that information with treatment options based on the program’s specialties and strengths.
The types of programs recommended by Pathfinder Consulting include:
/ Therapeutic boarding schools / Teen residential treatment / Therapeutic wilderness programs / Substance abuse treatment / Young adult treatment / Transition programs /
Beyond the Basics
Treatment can look very different from one young person to another. Some programs offer complementary and alternative therapeutics such as experiential therapy, equine therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, yoga, meditation, and more. The goal is to find the right combination of interventions for the unique individual.
How does Pathfinder Consulting select programs?
Pathfinder Consulting’s process for program selection and recommendation includes the following resources.
Accreditation & Certifications
Good programs keep their state licenses and accreditations up to date. Pathfinder would never recommend a program that is not in good standing with the appropriate standards.
A few of the national standards include:
Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP)
AEE Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare (OBH) Accreditation
Site Visits
Trish Ruggles visits therapeutic programs throughout the United States to evaluate the facilities, staff, environment, and treatment options. When she cannot travel for an in-person visit, she participates in virtual tours. Trish visits and reviews facilities frequently, evaluating 50-70 programs each year.
Clinicians
In Trish’s fifteen years of working in treatment and recovery, she has met and worked with hundreds of practitioners, clinicians, and therapists. Her in-depth knowledge of these providers, their facilities, methods, and specialties help her find the right fit for youths in need of intervention.
Industry Insight
Trish has a network of consulting professionals she references for knowledge sharing. This community provides additional information, perspective, and first-hand knowledge to help Trish find the best placement for each young person.
Client Feedback
Working with families and young people, Trish has learned from each experience. While maintaining client confidentiality, this understanding helps guide Trish’s recommendations.
Trish is continually updating and refining her knowledge of youth treatment programs in the United States.
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