
Moonridge Academy
Pledged by:
Wendy Penrod
Pledged on:
Apr 23, 2024
Contact Information
Wendy Penrod
Title:
Executive Director
Phone Number:
435-900-2115
Email Address:
Program Information
Type of Program:
Residential Treatment Center
Address:
Cedar City
Provider Highlights and Information
Population Served:
Moonridge Academy is a residential treatment program that offers unique and innovative treatment for younger teens aged 11-14.. Our approach is based on the understanding that every child is an individual with their own set of talents, needs, and interests. We provide a variety of therapeutic opportunities in a safe and supportive environment, so each student can reach their full potential. Students who come to Moonridge Academy are often beginning to experiment with high-risk behaviors. These behaviors might include school refusal, self-harm, restrictive eating, withdrawal from others, angry outbursts, poor peer and family relationships, and low-level substance abuse. In other instances, a student may not yet have begun these activities, but because of depression, anxiety, trauma, or low self-esteem, is at a high risk to do so.
Therapeutic Modalities:
One of the main benefits of age-specific treatment is that it allows teens to receive appropriate therapy for their age group. Our therapists are specifically trained to communicate effectively with a younger teen who might struggle to express their feelings and thoughts. When words are hard to find, we understand the need for experiential kinds of therapy. This can be a huge relief for your teen and can make recovery much easier.
Experiential therapies at Moonridge include sand tray therapy (the use of figurines and a sandbox to recreate relationships and scenes in a way that allows the student to reveal deep thoughts and feelings subconsciously), play therapy, art therapy, equine-assisted therapy, and adventure therapy experiences that improve self-esteem, encourage teamwork, work on trust issues and set patterns for overcoming fears.
Academic Information:
Moonridge Academy provides a high-quality, fully accredited educational program through Cognia that includes traditional academic studies, a fine-arts curriculum, and computer-aided instruction. We help each child to experience the success that can be applied to all aspects of our education and clinical programs.
Our program is designed to meet the uniquely individual needs of each student, and our academic expectations are high. With the guidance of a highly trained and caring academic team, students learn to master the necessary skills to prepare them for their future.