Assessment Tests
Is it time to start investigating a wilderness program for your child? Take our assessment test to see if you need to start the process. A new window will open when you click the link below, so you can come back to these pages by simply closing that window when you have completed the test.
Take Assessment Test: Is your child in need of a therapeutic wilderness program? Take our assessment test to find out.
Lie Detector Test: Is your child being honest with you? Or is he or she becoming secretive and covering his or her tracks? Take our lie detector test to find out.
Manipulation Assessment: Is your child manipulating you? Does he or she control the mood of your home? Take our manipulation assessment to find out.
Drug & Alcohol Use Assessment: Have you begun to suspect your child is experimenting with drugs or alcohol? Take our assessment to see if he or she is showing any of the tell-tale signs of such behavior.
In the future we will add other assessment tests and quizzes to help parents analyze certain situations with a more objective eye. Sometimes when you are in the midst of a crisis it is hard to see things clearly. Our Assessment Tests and Quizzes can help you nail down the issues that need to be dealt with.
Disclaimer: The information on this site and the assessments are for educational purposes only and are not intended as a subsitute for medical treatment and professional diagnosis. If you suspect your adolescent needs help, it is essential that you contact a mental health professional to assess your child's needs.
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The No-Resistance Approach to Wilderness Therapy
Outback's wilderness therapy program for troubled teens ages 13 to 17 utilizes a core philosophy that emphasizes giving adolescents the power of choice and the ability to experience the natural consequences of their decisions.
Learn more about Outback's No-Resistance Approach to Wilderness Therapy
At SUWS, Adolescents Follow Three-Phase Path to Success
SUWS has established a three-phase program that emphasizes personal growth as well as the ability to make healthy, positive contributions to both family and society.
Slaying the Dragon: Teens Embark on the Hero's Journey in the Wilderness
A troubled teen must accept the challenge to grow, by accepting the invitation to attend a wilderness program, in order to resolve the crisis surrounding their lives.
Read Slaying the Dragon: Teens Embark on the Hero's Journey in the Wilderness
A Difficult Decision
Parents often struggle with the decision to send their child to a wilderness program. A Wilderness Field Supervisor at Adirondack Leadership Expeditions helps parents understand the value of taking this step.
Read Choosing a Wilderness Program: Often a Difficult Decision for Teens and Parents



