TURN-ABOUT RANCH

"A proven, unique program for troubled teens
on a self-destructive path."

Turn-About Ranch is a high-impact, Christian based, non-denominational program, designed to remold the values and turn-around the lives of confused, rebellious teenagers. Set in a real life, working Western ranch, Turn-About concentrates on developing honesty, self-respect, responsibility and a strong work ethic.

To achieve long-term lasting value and behavioral changes, Turn-About Ranch utilizes a unique three component approach, of which all three elements are of equal importance and work within an integrated system to complement each other. We call this approach the Turn-About Ranch Triangular Approach.

Each element of this philosophy is dependent upon the other two for feedback and reinforcement. As a student interacts with staff and environment, any significant experience can be processed almost immediately by the counselors present. This allows the student to recognize and identify their own behavior patterns--both present and past--and how these patterns effect the here and now, and their life in the future.

Structured individual counseling sessions are set for 2-3 times weekly with each student and their assigned counselor. Group counseling sessions consist of a minimum of 3 per week and may be as many as 7. With the combination of professional counseling, role modeling and providing a traditional environment in which the students may once again get in touch with themselves, Turn-About Ranch has proven to be a highly successful treatment alternative for youth.

The Turn-About Ranch program is divided into four distinct levels over a minimum of 60 days. To achieve the best results possible, each student's program is individualized to fit their specific needs, with discharge dates centered around the progress determined by parents and counselors. Each level is earned by the student, depending on their individual program goals. As levels are earned, increased responsibility and freedoms are given. All actions, attitudes and behaviors can result in upward or downward movement in levels.

Impact--Level I and II

Designed to take the rebellious, selfish, defiant or unmotivated youth and strip them of their old defenses, attitudes, and facades. Very structured, routine, and supervised. No freedoms or free time. This establishes a foundation of discipline, respect, and orderliness.

Turn-About--Level III

Students blend into the everyday activities of a typical Western ranch, with guidance and supervision of counselors. Horses, animals, work, sweat, play, group and individual counseling. Challenging, frustrating, and enlightening.

Onward--Level IV

Responsibility and leadership skills emphasized. New goals, behaviors and attitudes are established and tested. A "solo" experience (closely monitored by staff) is included to allow time for self-reflection of past present, and future.

Life After Turn-About

Because we invest so much of ourselves in your teenager, we care about what happens to them after they leave us. We will make follow-up recommendations and put your family in contact with referral network services in your area. We want to maintain the groundwork we set at Turn-About Ranch to put your teen on the right road to a healthy and productive life.

Turn-About Ranch. . .

  • A behavioral modification program

  • Situated in a real Western cattle ranch

  • Family environment

  • Minimum of 60 days in program

  • Christian ethic, non-denominational

  • Quality, experienced counselors

  • Minimum 1-3 counselor/student ratio

  • Twenty-four hour supervision

  • Weekly phone progress reports to parents

  • Follow-up recommendation given

  • Parent references available

  • Individual, group, and family counseling

  • Mid-term and graduation visits recommended


    Please fill in the Turn-About Ranch on-line screening form, so that we may better assist you and your child.

    For more information on the Turn-About Ranch high-impact program,
    or if you would like cost breakdown and parent references, please contact:

    Turn-About Ranch, Inc.
    P.O. box 345
    Escalante, Utah 84726

    1-800-842-1165 Admissions Office
    1-435-826-4240 Business Office
    1-435-826-4261 Fax
    trnabout@color-country.net Email

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