Aspen Education Group's Residential Therapeutic Schools and Programs: Proven Effective

One year after discharge, the results of this study continue to indicate for the majority of parents and teens who attended an Aspen residential program, it was the right decision, effectively providing both immediate and lasting benefits to the teens and families involved.

Will My Child Improve While Attending An Aspen Residential School Or Program?

Based on the results of this independently conducted study, Aspen's residential therapeutic schools and programs are effective for helping teens and families.

Will The Progress My Child Has Made While Attending The Program Continue Upon Returning Home?

Parents and teens indicated that Aspen's programs provide the high impact, positive results families need to create better lives and stronger family relationships and these results last.

Aspen's Programs Help Teens Feel Better About Themselves

What Parents And Their Teens Told Researchers

Upon admission to the program, the majority of teens were experiencing emotional problems that minimized the individual's own control of their feelings. Teens were often experiencing high levels of:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Attention Problems

One Year After Discharge

Teens and parents both reported that the emotional issues the teen experienced were normal. In other words, they were behaving just like any other typical teenager.

Why This May Be Important To You

Aspen's programs helped teens to develop stronger emotional well-being. They provided teens with the confidence that can help resist peer pressure and other outside influences.

Teens Behave Better As A Result Of Aspen's Programs

What Parents And Their Teens Told Researchers

Upon admission to the program, teens were exhibiting common behaviors that included:

• Aggressiveness
• Withdrawal
• Rule breaking

One Year After Discharge

Student's behavior diminished to 'normal' levels reflecting that of a typical teenager.

Why This May Be Important To You:

Most teens admitted to an Aspen program were demonstrating behaviors that were directly impacting both themselves and others. One year later, teens were far more cooperative, with their negative behaviors diminished to Ônormal' levels.

Aspen's Programs Help Heal The Whole Family

What Parents and Their Teens Told Researchers

Upon admission to the program, teens and their families were showing signs of serious trouble:

• Poor family relationships
• Ineffective family communications
• Noncompliance with family rules

One Year After Discharge

Positive changes occurred for the whole family:

• Improved family relationships
• Better communication
• Better compliance with rules

Why This May Be Important To You

There was significant improvement in family relationships and family communication as a result of Aspen's therapeutic schools and programs. Families are generally living better lives today because of their decision to enroll in an Aspen program.