Emotional or behavioral challenges related to neurodevelopmental needs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAn Individualized Treatment Approach<\/b><\/p>\n
Seven Stars uses a multidisciplinary model designed to understand each student as an individual rather than treating a diagnosis alone.<\/span><\/p>\nThe program combines:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Residential treatment<\/span><\/li>\n
- Individual therapy<\/span><\/li>\n
- Academics<\/span><\/li>\n
- Positive psychology<\/span><\/li>\n
- Skill building<\/span><\/li>\n
- Experiential programming<\/span><\/li>\n
- Speech and language services<\/span><\/li>\n
- Occupational therapy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Students participate in weekly individual therapy sessions. The program also uses evidence-based approaches within its multidisciplinary model, including CBT and DBT.<\/span><\/p>\nAssessment and ongoing observation help the treatment team better understand each student\u2019s strengths, challenges, learning needs, social functioning, and treatment goals.<\/span><\/p>\nThat information helps guide an individualized treatment experience.<\/span><\/p>\nBuilding on Strengths<\/b><\/h3>\n
Positive psychology is an important part of the Seven Stars approach.<\/span><\/p>\nRather than focusing only on weaknesses or problem behaviors, the program works to help students identify strengths, build confidence, and develop practical skills.<\/span><\/p>\nStudents may work toward greater:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Self-awareness<\/span><\/li>\n
- Self-confidence<\/span><\/li>\n
- Self-direction<\/span><\/li>\n
- Independence<\/span><\/li>\n
- Problem solving<\/span><\/li>\n
- Communication<\/span><\/li>\n
- Emotional regulation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Academics for Students Who Have Struggled in School<\/b><\/h2>\n
Many Seven Stars students have experienced difficulty in traditional academic settings.<\/span><\/p>\nChallenges may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- School refusal<\/span><\/li>\n
- Difficulty completing assignments<\/span><\/li>\n
- Disorganization<\/span><\/li>\n
- Learning differences<\/span><\/li>\n
- Problems with peers<\/span><\/li>\n
- Classroom behavior<\/span><\/li>\n
- Low academic confidence<\/span><\/li>\n
- Difficulty performing to their ability<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Seven Stars serves students in grades 8\u201312.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe academic program uses a therapeutic classroom model designed to help students identify which strategies help them function more successfully as learners.<\/span><\/p>\nAverage class sizes are approximately six to eight students, and students typically receive about 20 hours of classroom instruction each week.<\/span><\/p>\nAcademic work may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Math<\/span><\/li>\n
- Science<\/span><\/li>\n
- Social studies<\/span><\/li>\n
- Reading<\/span><\/li>\n
- Art<\/span><\/li>\n
- Health and fitness<\/span><\/li>\n
- Study and homework skills<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Students can work at an individualized pace.<\/span><\/p>\nThe classroom also provides opportunities to develop:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Organization<\/span><\/li>\n
- Time management<\/span><\/li>\n
- Study skills<\/span><\/li>\n
- Emotional regulation<\/span><\/li>\n
- Social skills<\/span><\/li>\n
- Problem solving<\/span><\/li>\n
- Self-advocacy<\/span><\/li>\n
- Academic motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The goal is not simply to complete academic work. Seven Stars also focuses on helping students develop coping strategies and learning skills they can carry into future educational environments.<\/span><\/p>\nExperiential and Adventure-Based Learning<\/b><\/h2>\n
Seven Stars combines campus-based treatment and academics with experiential activities in the community and outdoors.<\/span><\/p>\nActivities may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Hiking<\/span><\/li>\n
- Mountain biking<\/span><\/li>\n
- Canoeing<\/span><\/li>\n
- Skiing<\/span><\/li>\n
- Community recreation<\/span><\/li>\n
- Service work<\/span><\/li>\n
- Field trips<\/span><\/li>\n
- Outdoor adventure activities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
These experiences give students opportunities to practice skills in real-world situations.<\/span><\/p>\nDepending on the activity, students may work on:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Communication<\/span><\/li>\n
- Cooperation<\/span><\/li>\n
- Responsibility<\/span><\/li>\n
- Flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n
- Problem solving<\/span><\/li>\n
- Persistence<\/span><\/li>\n
- Self-reliance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Students participate in both on-campus and off-campus experiential programming throughout the week. Some students may also participate in overnight camping and adventure experiences when appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\nActivities are supervised by staff and integrated into the broader treatment environment.<\/span><\/p>\nFamily Involvement<\/b><\/h2>\n
Family participation is an important part of the Seven Stars program.<\/span><\/p>\nParents and caregivers are encouraged to remain involved throughout treatment.<\/span><\/p>\nFamily involvement may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Weekly family therapy calls<\/span><\/li>\n
- Social calls between students and families<\/span><\/li>\n
- Letters through Family Connect<\/span><\/li>\n
- Parent therapeutic assignments<\/span><\/li>\n
- Family visits<\/span><\/li>\n
- Individualized family therapy<\/span><\/li>\n
- Home visits or leaves of absence when appropriate<\/span><\/li>\n
- Transition and discharge planning<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The internal guide states that students typically have two social calls each week and families participate in approximately one family therapy call per week.<\/span><\/p>\n
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