Graduation Slump

As several of my girls approach their graduation dates, I am noticing a consistent trend. I notice that many of their behaviors were at a more desirable level a couple of months ago then they are today. This goes against the perfect positive correlation between length...

Using Equine Therapy to Address Attachment

Over the last month, I have done weekly equine sessions with one of my girls. Often equine sessions provide rich metaphors that can be used in subsequent ‘talk’ therapy sessions, so I do not usually do equine sessions with this level of regularity....

I Am That Girl!

Woohoo! We are excited to announce that we have created a local group chapter of I Am That Girl here at Alpine Academy. You might be asking yourself “What is I Am That Girl?” I Am That Girl is an organization that has created an online and local...

Alpine Academy: A Day in the Life

One of the things we always hear from parents is that Alpine Academy’s campus is even more beautiful than they thought. So in addition to our new website, we have been working hard to put together an intro video that shows just how great Alpine Academy is. Click...

Alpine Students Get Real-Life Practice

The ASPIRE Program at Alpine Academy is gaining new momentum.  The program started three years ago as a way to provide a different experience for older students who would be graduating and going on to college or living on their own.  At that time it was temporary and...

Meghan’s Story

Before I came to Alpine I was in situations that put me in physical and emotional danger.  I was hanging out with the wrong people, lying to my family and even lying to myself sometimes. While I was at Alpine I felt angry and yet so loved and cared for.  I was...