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Therapeutic Boarding School for Girls with Trauma

We are a girls-only therapeutic boarding school for trauma and related issues. Trauma-related diagnoses including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be life-changing.

PTSD is a debilitating syndrome that develops when a scary, shocking, or life-threatening incident is viewed or experienced. Girls with PTSD often have experienced a trauma where someone has been injured, or a near-death (or perceived near-death) experience was encountered.

This traumatic occurrence causes persistent, fearful thoughts, memories, and flashbacks in the child, teen, or adult. When this issue affects adolescents or teens, it frequently develops into a chronic condition. The likelihood that an adolescent girl would acquire PTSD is determined by their closeness to the incident, the degree of the trauma, the teen’s resilience, their coping abilities, and the support services accessible to them.

When a Therapeutic Boarding School for Trauma is Needed

PTSD in a teenager can be caused by a variety of circumstances, including:

Car crashes
Abuse from a parent or loved one
Abuse of a sexual nature
Abuse of emotions
Neglect
Natural calamities
Personal assaults that are violent (kidnapping, torture, being held captive, mugging)

Trauma Therapy in a Therapeutic Boarding School

Our trauma treatment at our therapeutic boarding school emphasizes person-focused care and evidence-based services. Depending on what’s best for you, your individualized trauma treatment plan may include: 

  • Medication management services
  • Individual and group therapy 
  • Family therapy and support 
  • Multiple forms of experiential therapy 
  • Equine-assisted therapy
  • Spiritual care
  • Healthy peer community support

The therapies we use to treat trauma may incorporate the principles of several modalities, including: 

  • Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) 
  • Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) 
  • Equine-assisted therapy

Interested in learning more? Click on a button to learn about our academic component, therapy offered, or the spiritual component of the program.

Residential Trauma Treatment for Girls

Being directly affected by, witnessing, or otherwise being exposed to a traumatic incident can be extremely distressing. Trauma can instill and cause girls to avoid people, places, or things that remind them of the traumatic experience, which can make it difficult to function.

Women and girls who require professional trauma therapy but do not receive it may find it difficult to maintain healthy relationships, achieve acceptable academic or occupational advancement, or otherwise fully engage in a productive and satisfying independent existence.

The specific advantages of trauma treatment will differ based on the circumstances of each woman or girl. In general, when a woman or girl receives specialized therapy at an excellent trauma treatment facility, they are able to recognize and address the specific ways in which trauma has impacted their lives.

PTSD and trauma-related issues are maintained by problematic beliefs such as “I’m incapable of coping with this.” By getting treatment at Evangelhouse Christian Academy, teen girls may process their experiences, acquire stronger coping skills, and learn to manage the impact trauma has had on their lives when they work together in close collaboration with a team of trauma treatment specialists.

Therapy Issues In Girls

Today’s teen girl has so many more potential dangers than any proceeding generation. Just consider that eating issues, self-esteem issues, and identity issues usually begin soon before or during puberty.  Eating disorders like binge eating, bulimia, or anorexia can have a negative impact on a teen girl’s family relationships, her physical health, her outlook, attitude, and her relationship with God. 

Women are more likely than men to suffer from eating disorders. Add to this problem the invention of Instagram, Tik Tok, and other social media platforms and you have a recipe for disaster in today’s teenage girl.

At Evanglehouse Christian Academy, we see a lot of teen girls who are trying to find their place in society and want to be recognized and appreciated for who they are. Many of the young ladies we work with at Evangelhouse are dealing with anxiety and insecurity, and the root cause can be often traced back to a social media app. Often, it’s the student’s peers at their school who are causing the trouble. We address comparing ourselves to others in group therapy, and why the image you see on Instagram might not be an accurate portrayal of that person’s life.

We understand that many girls may experience emotions of loneliness and even as far as depression as a result of not fitting in, whether that is real or imagined. Add to that, consider all of the negativity today’s teen girl finds online. Violent video games, sexualized content, bullying, hate speech, and more are readily available online. Add to this the constant comparison and competition for “likes” and followers their peers in the high school compete for. It’s no wonder so many girls report feeling depressed.

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms can be fantastic methods for kids to engage with the world when used appropriately. On the other side, they can be quite dangerous and harmful to self-esteem and more when misused.  Our staff oversees and influences the culture of positive-peer influence at Evangelhouse. In this way, we seek to guide our students towards a more mature and responsible way of interacting and facing the dangers in today’s world.

TESTIMONIALS

Rose B
Rose B
2022-01-18
This school literally has given my daughter her life back and has given us the tools to help her and herself into the future. This is a full circle, all encompassing program. From admission to graduation. Do not delete this school from your list! I almost did because it was far away...and...to be honest, I wasn't sure how I felt about a "Christian" school. Whether you are religious or not, don't be put off or think your child is going to be brainwashed. She's not! It is a part of the day and I thought my daughter would hate it (and so did she). But it turns out she found great comfort there and her faith! I thoroughly investigated this school. In addition to my own research, I also hired a company that researches and screens these types of programs. I also had my daughter's psychiatrist interview the director! I've done all the researching and investigating for you. Whatever your daughter's issues may be, I probably have them covered! My daughter's diagnosis' range from ADHD, Anxiety, High Risk Behavior, Adoption issues/trauma and psychosis. Do not waste your time. Don't wait for Spring or end of school or whatever timeline. Act now! The happiest day of my life was delivering her to the ECA. I actually slept for the first time in years. Knowing my daughter was finally getting the help she so deserved. Therapy, school, socialization, faith, responsibility, accountability, self-worth and confidence. We all ask or pray for help. Consider ECA as prayers answered.
Tori Rivers
Tori Rivers
2020-08-27
I graduated from ECA 4 years ago, and I can genuinely say that this place is truly amazing. It can and will help your daughter if she wants to put in the work. The staff and the girls I was with all made me feel like family and that I mattered. This place really saved my life, so if you are looking for a place that will help your daughter please send her here, I promise they will take care of her.
Mark Brown
Mark Brown
2019-06-02
We had a troubled teen. I found ECA online. I made a call and set up a visit. We were looking for a place that included God and biblical principles in their program. Now that our child has finished the program, WOW! Thank you ECA leadership. Every one on staff believes in the program. It shows! and it works!!
Andy Pohl
Andy Pohl
2018-12-02
This school has been an absolute Godsend for my daughter and our family. We realized a few months ago that she needed residential treatment. After an exhaustive search, we found the wonderful people at Evangelhouse. They do an amazing job keeping parents updated and are always available when we call. I have been impressed with the way that they are firm with the girls but also loving and caring. The process there is amazing, especially since it involves the family also. We were so happy to find a place that provides professional counseling with a Christian focus.
Holly Savage
Holly Savage
2018-05-27
Two years ago we were struggling to get our daughter on the right track. We had tried everything and knew that she would need to be placed in a residential treatment facility. We had searched for at least a year to find the right place. Were looking for a Christian, all girls, small, therapeutic program not too far from Texas. Somehow, someway, God lead us to the Evangelhouse website. We are so glad that we took his direction because it has meant a world of difference for our daughter, our family, our marriage, and our peace of mind! Evangelhouse has taken a once broken, low-self esteem, miserable, self-centered, hostile, angry, self-doubting teenager in crisis and changed her into a Christ-centered, selfless, self-loving, servant-hearted, mature, sensible, responsible, thoughtful young adult. ECA implements a program that strips each student down to the bare necessities in order for them to focus on what is truly important in life. I don't know where we would be without ECA. I now know what it is like to have a functional, happy, and peaceful family life.
Ari Lawrence
Ari Lawrence
2018-04-27
This place is absolutely fantastic. It has changed my life more than I can express in words. My family is whole again, and I have left my negative behaviors in the dust. This place will make all the difference for your daughter.
Anna Page
Anna Page
2018-01-06
Amazing place. Truely changed my life.
G W
G W
2017-05-16
I have know Mark and Karen for over 20yrs. You will not find a more dedicated and compassionate couple to work with and care for your children.

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