Individual, Group & Family Counseling

There are a number of issues that at-risk teenage boys have to contend with today, including understanding emotions, anger management, boundaries, criminal thinking, and alcohol and other drug abuse. When your son enters Rawhide he is given a series of assessments to help us identify his challenges and determine the best way to help him.

After we have an opportunity to meet with your son, we will be able to determine the areas of need and set specific, personalized treatment goals. As part of his treatment, your son will attend individual and group counseling to address his issues.

Family counseling is also strongly recommended and has proven to be an effective approach to help build and reconcile important family relationships.

Session Descriptions

  • Individual Counseling is provided by social workers and/or therapists at least once per week. Daily coaching is provided by living unit staff.
  • Family Counseling focuses on developing healthy communication and respect for each other. Educational and experiential approaches assist families with parenting, anger management, and conflict resolution. Rawhide also offers monthly family counseling and intensive counseling weekends.
  • Group Counseling is also facilitated by certified social workers/therapists on a twice-weekly basis. Programs include Anger Management, AODA, Dating and Sexuality, Criminal Thinking Errors, Boundaries, Leadership and Equine Assisted Therapy.
Our certified social workers and therapists have extensive experience working with struggling teens. Rawhide also offers a consulting psychologist who assists in performing assessments and therapy when needed.