Miriam Bensman

Review of True North Wilderness Program

Two of my children went to True North for help wit...

Two of my children went to True North for help with deep troubles that other therapeutic interventions had not successfully addressed. Both benefited enormously from being immersed in a therapeutic environment that was loving, supportive, and challenging: That let them gain confidence by gradually taking on increased responsibilities and succeeding at physical and organizational challenges, while facing their fears and exploring other issues with therapists and counselors. The family therapy provided was also very beneficial for me and my husband.

After about three months, both of our children were obviously better--and determined to address their problems in residential boarding schools that our educational consultant recommended after checking on their progress with True North counselors. I've been told and I believe that without the foundation they received at True North, neither could have benefited as much from their subsequent treatment.

My son, who graduated from True North 2 1/2 years ago, is now getting As in high school, writing plays and poetry, and applying to college. He has friends and a girl friend. My daughter, who only graduated from TN eight months ago, is also on an upward path. She smiles now. She doesn't cut herself. She speaks up and sings for her classmates. She has lot of work ahead of her, but seeing the progress her brother made, i am confident she will succeed as well.

I am deeply grateful to True North for their progress, and for helping my husband and me to support them.