About

Located on a 450-acre lake-front campus, the Wediko School offers therapeutic and educational services for boys in middle and high school (grades 6-12) in a safe, therapeutic and educational environment. Wediko clinicians work closely with the student’s family and referring professional with the goal of returning the child to his home and community, or a less restrictive school, as soon as possible. Wediko works with students who are struggling with complex mental health profiles and disruptive behaviors. Often, students do not fit neatly under the criteria of a specific diagnosis or they have been diagnosed with multiple disorders, including, but not limited to: Mood, Depression, and Bipolar Disorders Anxiety Disorders Executive Functioning deficits / ADHD Attachment / Separation issues Grief, Loss, & Trauma ASD Level 1 (Asperger’s Disorder) Learning Disabilities Wediko's therapeutic and educational milieu is the primary intervention. The core of the milieu is the Wediko staff, clinicians and teachers who develop strong relationships with each student, focus on the student's strengths, and use positive behavioral interventions to teach and reinforce pro-social coping strategies. Individualized treatment plans for each student include: school, daily group therapy, family therapy, psycho-pharmacological evaluations and visits home to practice skills learned at Wediko. Additional options may include, individual therapy, psychological and educational testing and issue specific group therapy. Collaboration between all the important adults in the child's life (family, school, and referring professional, therapist, mentor, etc.) ensures everyone understands and is in agreement on how to best help the child and what he and the family needs for a successful transition home. Families are essential partners in the therapeutic process. Family therapy is family centered and individualized to meet the needs of each family.