Adolescent Profile

Open Sky Wilderness Therapy treats adolescent boys and girls, ages 14 to 17. Using an individualized, strengths-based approach, Open Sky can effectively treat adolescents struggling with a wide range of mental-health issues.

Open Sky’s team of licensed, highly experienced therapists use the most current, research-proven treatment modalities and pursue continuing education to stay current and increase their effectiveness. Training and specialized subject areas include assessment and diagnosis, adolescent and young adult development, family systems theory, cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment theory, transpersonal psychology, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), substance abuse treatment, and motivational interviewing.

Open Sky provides clinically sophisticated and comprehensive treatment to address a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:

Self-Esteem Issues
Mild Eating Disorders
Oppositional Defiance
Entitlement
Drug Abuse
Alcohol Abuse
Anxiety
Depression
Bi-Polar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Anger Management
ADD & ADHD
Learning Differences
Social Skills Deficits
Identity Issues
Self-Harm
Chemical Dependency
Relationship Issues
School Problems
Grief & Loss
Family Problems
Promiscuity
Attachment Issues
School & Work Problems
Negative Life Patterns
Gaming Addiction
Adjustment Issues

Exclusionary Criteria

Wilderness therapy is often recognized as one of the most effective treatment modalities for adolescent issues; however, certain diagnoses and characteristics present challenges. Our exclusionary criteria are designed to ensure that each student receives effective treatment, without compromising safety or efficacy.

We do not treat current untreated sex offenders, severe eating disorders that require hospitalization, students with a history of significant aggressive or assaultive behavior outside the home, certain severe clinical diagnoses (e.g., active psychosis, extreme conduct disorder), certain severe health conditions and very low cognitive function. For more information on the exclusionary criteria, please contact our admissions team: 970-758-8324.

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About Open Sky

At Open Sky, we assist teens, young adults and families struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. Nestled in the mountains of southwest Colorado and the Canyonlands of southeast Utah, the Open Sky approach transcends traditional wilderness therapy by emphasizing treatment for the whole family.