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Welcome to ANASAZI Foundation
Celebrating 20+ Years of Turning Hearts Homeward
Within every child is a seed of greatness...
Recognized internationally for its caring and effective approach, ANASAZI Foundation is a
non-profit (501c3) intervention resource that helps to restore and strengthen parent-child relationships.
ANASAZI's licensed and Joint Commission-accredited, outdoor behavioral healthcare services are ideal
for adolescents (12-17) and young adults (18+) struggling with lack of motivation,
defiance, mild mood disorders, drug and alcohol experimentation, internet addiction, entitlement issues, and other self-defeating
behaviors. We offer six-week wilderness-based, residential treatment programs
rooted in the belief that all young people—regardless of their struggles or at-risk
choices—possess an inherent "seed of greatness." This idea permeates our philosophy and our
evidence-based therapeutic approach, which addresses the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of a
child's life.
Parental involvement is the key...
ANASAZI considers its work with parents and caregivers to be as important as its work with
their children. Our renowned parenting program and aftercare services help committed parents create
a home environment that enhances family unity and promotes a lasting change in family behavior.
A unique approach...
Our non-punitive ANASAZI Way philosophy focuses on one's strengths and good deeds—it relies on
natural consequences rather than on contrived experiences or punishment. This approach promotes
a change of heart that often results in a lasting change in behavior. The young people who
participate in ANASAZI programs discover a profound sense of self worth which enables them to
begin anew and assume responsibility for the choices that govern the course of their lives.
The ANASAZI Way:
- Individualized care provided by experienced, independently licensed clinicians
- Non-punitive and based in respect for individual choice
- Addresses the biological, psychological, social and spiritual aspects of one's life
- An invitation to consider one's family values and belief systems
- Facilitates a change of heart that promotes a lasting change in behavior
- Healing and strengthening family relationships
- Opportunity for a new beginning
The ANASAZI Way was developed over the past 40 years by Larry Dean Olsen and Ezekiel Sanchez,
who are widely considered to be pioneers of the field generally known as wilderness therapy.
Together in 1988 they formed ANASAZI Foundation to make this experience available to all families,
regardless of their financial circumstances.
Scholarships are available for those in need
Note:
ANASAZI is not a boot camp. Participation in an ANASAZI program requires personal responsibility
and accountability; however, no force, contrived experiences, manipulation, confrontation,
point or level systems, or other behavioral modification techniques or models are employed.
"Troubled teens" need proven intervention, not boot camp
ANASAZI does not consider itself a brat camp. There are no "brats"
or "bad kids" at ANASAZI. We help children and young adults (and their caring families) who
in some cases have made bad choices. Our many years of experience working with thousands of
diverse young people make this important distinction abundantly clear. While we appreciate
the good work performed by other licensed and accredited wilderness therapy providers, our
programs differ in significant ways. We invite you to compare ANASAZI with these and other
providers to learn more about our clinical approach and the proven principles which form the
foundation of our programs.
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February 14, 2012
Joint Commission Accredited
Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Industry Council
National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs
Arizona Department of Health Services
Proud to be a Forever Young Foundation Charity
Read Arbinger Institute's "The Anatomy of Peace" Inspired by ANASAZI's work with families
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