Wilderness Therapy Programs for Troubled Teens in Michigan

The State of Michigan is a state blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the world's longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, shimmering beaches, miles and miles of cherry orchards, glorious sunrises and sunsets, daytime skies of the deepest blue, nighttime skies scattered with stars.

Home to more than 100 public beaches, some of the highest freshwater sand dunes in the world, stunning multi-colored sandstone cliffs, two National Lake shores and the only national marine sanctuary in the Great Lakes however there are currently no wilderness therapy programs for parents of struggling teens. Many families from Michigan have looked in such states as New York, Vermont, and North Carolina for wilderness programs.

Wilderness programs have your troubled teen participate in a backpacking expedition that combines the benefits of outdoor living, physical activity, and extensive psychotherapy. A therapist resides with your troubled teen throughout the expedition. This creates an unmatched therapeutic relationship resulting in remarkable outcomes for troubled teens. Wilderness programs provides a life-changing experience that helps your troubled teen create a solid foundation upon which they can create a healthy future.

There are so many options available to parents of struggling teenagers. It can be very confusing for families of troubled teenage boys and girls to find the best solution for their troubled teen. There are Military boarding schools, Christian boarding schools and Substance Abuse Programs to name a few options for parents dealing with out of control teenagers.

Zion Educational Services have visited hundreds of schools and are very knowledgeable when determining what is most appropriate for the individual teen. Parents of struggling teenagers can call866-439-8112 to speak with a child placing specialist to get the answers they may so desperately need.

Here is a list of major cities in Michigan that may have Wilderness Programs:

Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Flint, Sterling Heights, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Livonia, Dearborn, Clinton, Westland, Farmington Hills, Troy, Southfield, Kalamazoo, Canton, Waterford, Wyoming, Rochester Hills, Pontiac, Taylor, Shelby, West Bloomfield Township, St. Clair Shores, Saginaw