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The Chrysalis program is largely based on peer accountability, outdoor [[adventure therapy]], and [[group therapy]] sessions they call "circles." The self-reported length of the program is between 18 and 24 months.<ref>[http://www.natsap.org/search.asp National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs: 2010 Directory]{{dead link|date=August 2012}}</ref> |
The Chrysalis program is largely based on peer accountability, outdoor [[adventure therapy]], and [[group therapy]] sessions they call "circles." The self-reported length of the program is between 18 and 24 months.<ref>[http://www.natsap.org/search.asp National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs: 2010 Directory]{{dead link|date=August 2012}}</ref> |
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The school has had a contentious history, with many former pupils alleging emotional and physical abuse. In the past, the school has threatened anyone who publishes negative criticism about Chrysalis with a libel lawsuit.<ref>http://eurekamontananews.blogspot.com/2009/10/eureka-montana-chrysalis-school-more.html</ref> |
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Chrysalis is a private, small therapeutic boarding school for girls between the ages of 13 and 18 years old. It is located in Eureka, Montana. Chrysalis was created in 1998 and now is a full member of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP).
The Chrysalis program is largely based on peer accountability, outdoor adventure therapy, and group therapy sessions they call "circles." The self-reported length of the program is between 18 and 24 months.[1]
See also
References
External links
- Chrysalis Therapeutic Boarding School - The official Chrysalis web site contains information about the program
- A Place of Growth - An article published on September 20, 2009 by the Daily Inter Lake, which details the swift financial success of the school as well as the profile of some of the students
- [1]-An article by The Woodbury Report, by Loi Eberle; September, 2001.
- [2] The Chrysalis Facebook Page
- [3] Chrysalis Twitter Feed
- [4] Chrysalis Linked In Page
- [5] Chrysalis' Blog
Further reading
- Maia Szalavitz (2006), Help at Any Cost, Riverhead. ISBN 1-59448-910-6. A former senior fellow of the Statistical Assessment Service at George Mason University offers a thoroughly researched critique of the troubled-teen industry, which includes an ethical guide for parents with troubled teenagers.