As parents, realizing that something must be
done to change your teen’s present course becomes more
and more crucial. In many instances, intervention in a controlled
environment becomes essential. Without a controlled environment,
any attempts to intervene become disregarded by the influences
of outside sources.
Academics
Liahona Academy’s accredited academics are approved
by the State of Utah Board of Education and based
upon college bound curriculum, encouraging boys to further
their education after their graduation or whenever they complete
the program.
Our curriculum is designed to allow the students
to advance at their own pace, neither hindering their development
nor allowing them to advance before they are ready.
Each course is taught by certified teachers. Every student
will be taught courses required to receive the credits they
need to earn a high school diploma.
Therapy
Therapy is an effective element that we utilize to accomplish
our overall design to help students build inner strengths,
overcome emotional and behavioral problems and develop good
communication and problem solving skills.
Individual Therapy is provided to help the
boys recognize greater insight into their behavior and give
them an opportunity to establish a relationship of trust with
their counselor. In this private setting, boys are able to
discuss issues that may be too sensitive for them to reveal
to others in a group setting.
Therapy is provided by a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW)
that deals specifically with adolescents specializing in issues
such as attention disorders, behavioral and emotional issues,
substance abuse issues, depression, and addictive behaviors.
Group Therapy includes leadership training
groups, special interest groups, anger management, drug abuse
treatment, educational lectures, victim awareness groups,
and positive peer groups. A licensed substance abuse counselor
(LSAC) conducts drug abuse treatment seminars.
Recreation
Liahona Academy students will participate in many recreational
activities such as water skiing, swimming, bowling, basketball,
football, skiing, hiking, softball, weightlifting, camping,
movies, and many other activities according to their eligibility.
The boys will learn proper exercise and eating routines from
our fitness instructors. Our success rate has shown that as
they begin to see results in the way they look and feel, students
will find positive alternatives to their negative behaviors.
As they participate in activities, they begin to be more self-aware.
This self-awareness leads the boys to develop better coping
skills.
Daily Schedule
The Daily schedule for Liahona Academy is
as follows, although many activities, service projects, seminars,
and workshops will be implemented according to the status
and eligibility earned for each student.
Monday – Friday
7:00 – Wake up / Daily Goals / Clean Rooms
8:30 – Breakfast / Clean up
9:00 – Work Crew / Gym / Individual Therapy / Equine Therapy
12:00 – Group session
1:00 – Lunch
1:30 – School
6:00 – Quiet time or outside Activity depending upon eligibility
7:00 – Dinner
7:30 – Clean up
8:00 – Daily Evaluations / Goal Setting
9:00 – Showers/ In Rooms/ Journal writing
10:00 – Lights Out / Quiet
Saturday
7:00 – Wake up / Daily Goals / Clean Rooms
8:30 – Breakfast / Clean up
9:00 – School Work / Homework / Reading
1:00 – Lunch
1:30 – Clean up
2:00 – Quiet time
4:00 – Outside Recreation / Physical Activity
7:30 – Dinner
8:00 – Daily Evaluations / Goal Setting
9:00 – Clean up/ Showers/ In Rooms
10:00 – Lights Out / Quiet
Sunday
7:00 – Wake up / Daily Goals / Clean Rooms
8:30 – Breakfast / Clean up
9:00 – School Work / Homework / Reading
1:00 – Lunch
1:30 – Clean up
2:00 – Write Letters Home
4:00 – Quiet Time / Games
7:00 – Dinner
7:30 – Clean up
8:00 – Daily Evaluations / Goals
9:00 – Showers / In Rooms
10:00 – Lights Out / Quiet
Liahona Academy provides a well-structured program
that also includes the following:
- Daily Behavior Evaluations
- Daily Physical Fitness
- Workshops and Seminars
- Personal Development Courses
- Vocational Training
If your child struggles with addictive behaviors, don’t
let time go by. Letting time go by is letting the addiction
and behavior get worse. Allow the structure of Liahona Academy
to strengthen your child.