Cherry Gulch is a highly specialized therapeutic program designed for boys ages 10-14 who are struggling with behavioral, emotional, and social challenges. It provides a structured, nurturing environment that helps young boys develop self-confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience. The program combines evidence-based therapy, experiential learning, and outdoor adventure therapy to ensure each student receives a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan.
With a strong focus on mental health, executive functioning, and personal growth, Cherry Gulch offers highly trained therapists and tailored interventions for boys facing issues such as ADD/ADHD, reactive attachment disorder (RAD), anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, processing disorders, learning differences, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), and trauma-related challenges.
Through animal-assisted therapy, equine therapy, and outdoor adventure therapy, students build life skills, teamwork, and confidence while healing in a safe and structured environment. By integrating therapeutic intervention with a boarding school education, Cherry Gulch empowers boys to overcome their struggles, rediscover their strengths, and build a brighter future.
World Class Therapy and Care for Young Adolescents
The world-class residential treatment center for autism and pre-teen mental health issues provides a comprehensive, nurturing, and structured environment tailored to the unique needs of young individuals. This specialized facility is staffed with highly trained therapists, educators, and medical professionals who work together to support children struggling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, depression, ADHD, and social-emotional challenges.
The program integrates evidence-based therapies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), speech and occupational therapy, ensuring each child receives personalized, research-backed interventions. The treatment center also prioritizes academic excellence, offering small class sizes, individualized learning plans, and specialized educators who understand how to engage neurodiverse students.
One of the defining features of this center is its animal-assisted therapy, where children work with horses, therapy dogs, and small farm animals to develop emotional regulation, social skills, and self-confidence in a calming, non-judgmental setting. Additionally, the program incorporates outdoor therapeutic adventures, allowing pre-teens to hike, camp, kayak, and engage in team-building activities, fostering resilience, independence, and problem-solving skills while helping them build a connection with nature.
This holistic and immersive program ensures that each child is not only supported emotionally and behaviorally but also thrives academically, socially, and personally, preparing them for a successful, confident, and fulfilling future.
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