Researchers have been focusing on the tragedy of teenage suicide clusters specifically in Northern California. One of the confusing variables in these clusters is that the students are originating from families of affluence and high academic backgrounds. Many kids in these communities comment on the pressure they feel to be “successful”. Not long ago affluent …
Our son attended PQ from late 2017 through Spring of 2018. When we were first choosing a place for him we consulted with a specialist who was able to recommend several programs. As we did online research of the programs we noticed multiple conflicting reviews on the sites which hosted these reviews. It was a challenge to get …
When I was sent to Pacific Quest, I had to really accept that there is no fairy tale ending. A handsome prince won’t come take me a away and solve all my problems. Being bullied into isolation left me with only books, video games, and TV. All were perfect examples of an ideal world where …
Kumu Carrie’s 6th grade class gathered at 8am for their usual attendance, announcements, and oli to start off their Ho’okele class. However, today there was a change in scenery. The desks were pushed aside and in the middle of the room lay a tray of soil, bunches of mint and oregano cuttings, and an assortment …
Theresa Hasting received her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from McMurry University in 2003 and earned her Masters of Arts degree in Family Psychology from Hardin Simmons University in 2005. She is currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Theresa has extensive training in trauma informed care; examining the …
Written by Theresa Hasting, LMHC I remember my first job out of graduate school, working in a psychiatric inpatient facility, and listening intently as nurses and doctors spoke about the patients with whom we were working. A patient in particular sticks in my mind, a young adult female who had been in and out of …
In addition to his extensive clinical background prior to his work at Pacific Quest, Mark served as Director of Clinical Quality for an integrated healthcare agency. Mark also holds a masters degree in School Counseling and has a breath of professional experience as a teacher, school counselor and Head of School. Mark holds a deep …
I love the idea of “Farm to Table.” Eating at restaurants that take this approach is so satisfying – food right from the garden, even better when the food is organic. There is nothing quite like the crunch from a raw green bean that has been harvested that morning! While this dining option appears to …
Dr. John Souza, Jr., LMFT, DMFT Introduction Outcomes studies on wilderness therapy/outdoor behavioral healthcare (WT/OBH) programs serving youth ages 12-17 have demonstrated that family involvement in treatment increases the likelihood of long-term maintenance of individual students’ gains from such programs. This same body of research has linked caregiver participation in family activities to an increase …
Written by: Ashley Cipponeri We are celebrating another year as a Gold Status Research Designated Program! The Pacific Quest team is dedicated to ongoing research efforts put forth by the University of New Hampshire and the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP). Gold Status is the highest status granted by the NATSAP research …