Temple Richardson

Review of True North Wilderness Program

A year ago, my child and i were in constant confli...

A year ago, my child and i were in constant conflict, a state that we had become inured to, however unpleasant. We no longer communicated in any meaningful way, and could not find common ground. I made the decision that wilderness was the right choice for our family, and after much research, I chose True North. Today, my child attends a mainstream boarding school where he has found both academic and social success. He has gained immense self awareness, and is now able to communicate clearly, and to advocate for himself. Both he and I are clear that his personal progress, and our ability to function again as a family, are due to his time at True North, and the hard work that he did there. The time that he spent in wilderness was challenging and painful for both of us. However, with the help of his Course Leader and the Parent Therapist, we learned how to communicate with each other, how to respect one another again, and found our way back to a loving relationship. My son and I use our skills regularly, and we are both grateful to True North for teaching us these skills, as well as supporting us along the way.