Did you know it is possible to directly affect brain function? At Shelterwood, we have developed the only program in the country that is actively utilizing the latest in brain research to create a holistic treatment plan. A program we have partnered with is called Brain Balance, and young people
// Read More
This June, a group from Shelterwood is heading to Haiti for the 11th trip since 2010. The team of travelers consists of teens currently enrolled at Shelterwood, alumni and staff. On the trip, daily visits to orphanages and seeing the reality of life in Haiti provides an invaluable experience for
// Read More
Terri Scardino suffered the all too common experience of being the child of an alcoholic parent. By the time she was an adult, she had lost both a brother and a nephew to suicide. She was determined not to succumb to alcoholism or addiction herself, so when her son, Giovanni,
// Read More
As Shelterwood Executive Director, Rujon Morrison leads program operations, the team of Shelterwood Directors, intake assessments and much more. “Keeping an open mind is key,” Rujon says, “We can always get better, we can always create something more excellent as we face new challenges.” Meet Rujon Morrison, and discover how
// Read More
Teens today are facing a crisis: more teens than ever are struggling with anxiety and depression. The problem has become such an epidemic that pediatricians recently called for universal depression screening for all teens. Only about half of adolescents with depression get diagnosed before reaching adulthood. Even scarier, as many
// Read More
Today, more than a quarter of teens say they experience extreme stress, and more than a third say they expect their stress levels to increase in the year to come. Parents agree: nearly 40% of parents say their teen is experiencing high levels of stress from school. Often parents respond
// Read More
For struggling teens, summer can bring a variety of challenges. Without the organized activities and rhythms of the school year, summer can be a vulnerable season. When your teen is struggling, all you want is your child back — and Summer at Shelterwood can mark the first step towards real
// Read More
With Spring Break in the rearview mirror and summer vacation around the corner, this time of year marks the home stretch for academics. Yet it can also spell challenges for your teen. It is easy to lose momentum, and your teen may be feeling discouraged. Has homework become a daily
// Read More
As the Director of Training and Leadership Development, Lloyd Rindels leads the Shelterwood Mentor program. “Working at Shelterwood with the entire staff, teachers and residential directors has been such a rich and rewarding experience. Everyone here loves God and loves what they do even when it is hard.” Meet Lloyd
// Read More
Teen life today involves more social media now than ever. Research finds that 94 percent of teens go online daily, and 74 percent of teens use more than one social platform. While social media creates connections in creative, fun ways (think: Snapchat face filters!), it also has many risks. Teens are
// Read More