Therapy

Each child’s therapeutic program is based on his individual needs.

All students are assigned their own individual therapist. Therapists hold

one of the following certifications: Mental Health Counselor,

Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Social Worker, or School Psychologist

Students participate in various forms of therapy a minimum of 5 times per week.

This could include individual therapy, dyads, small group or large group sessions,

writing in a therapeutic journal, and family meetings

Family Involvement

Since our ultimate goal is to return students to their own homes and schools, parental involvement is an essential part of our program. Regular meetings between parents and a member of the Family Support Services Department provide opportunities to discuss problems, develop insights into the child’s behavior, and share behavioral management techniques.

While attending Reed Academy, children remain under the care of their personal family physician, dentist, and ,psycho-pharmacolgist if necessary. No medication is dispensed without written authorization from the parent and physician. In an emergency, children are taken to Metro West Medical Center - Framingham Campus.