• March 29

    In Pursuit of Our Heart

    In our chapel services, we have been diving into the book of Jonah and have taken time in our Bible Studies to go more in depth to explore the implications of Jonah in our lives today. We often lose sight of Jonah in the mix of a big fish. We…

  • March 16

    Mismatching Experiences

    In our work with teens and families, we often talk about creating mismatching experiences, or corrective emotional experiences. In the type of therapeutic work that we do, these are powerful, even transformative processes aimed at freeing people from their emotional responses tied to early memories and attachment experiences. But what…

  • February 21

    Treatment and Education: How Do They Work Together?

    The decision to place your child in residential treatment can be a daunting one. There are so many different factors to consider when your end goal is ultimately hope and healing for your family. Sometimes, academics can fall to the wayside as life's challenges arise. Navigating the waters of education…

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Dr. Townsend

Dr. John Townsend is a world-renowned leadership coach, psychologist, organizational consultant and best-selling author. He conducts leadership coaching programs and counselor training programs throughout the country, including Indianapolis. In addition, he conducts the Ultimate Leadership Workshop and the Counselor’s One Week Intensive.

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Dr. Townsend

Dr. John Townsend is a world-renowned leadership coach, psychologist, organizational consultant and best-selling author. He conducts leadership coaching programs and counselor training programs throughout the country, including Indianapolis. In addition, he conducts the Ultimate Leadership Workshop and the Counselor’s One Week Intensive.

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Upcoming Events

June 29

SUMMER PARENT WEEKEND

We are looking forward to hosting parents for summer parent weekend starting on Thursday, June 29th and wrapping up Sunday, July 2nd. The focus of this parent weekend will be REALITY – I am loved.

September 21

FALL PARENT WEEKEND

We welcome our CRA families to campus for our Fall Parent Weekend, September 21-24, 2023! Special guests include alumni parents who share how Compass Rose has helped their daughters and themselves grow as individuals and as a family.

September 21

Alumni Family Reunion

We would love to have you join us for a weekend of reconnecting with other CRA Alumni. More details to come. This annual event was created out of CRA alumni’s desire to receive ongoing support and stay connected with the community they built with other parents and students during their…

December 14

Winter Parent Weekend

We are excited to host parents around the holiday season for a winter parent weekend focused on Bonding. This will begin Thursday, December 14th and conclude Sunday. December 17th.

External Resources

  • Independent Educational Consultants are hired by families to help guide the process of finding the best program to meet your child’s needs and to provide support throughout treatment. They are highly qualified and well educated about programs throughout the country.

  • NATSAP is the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs. Find programs using specific criteria and find a program that may fit your needs. This website has proven to be very helpful to researching parents. It groups accredited programs together in one spot for you to search for those that best fit what you are seeking.

  • Struggling Teens is a website that offers information about programs and is a resource for parents.