Counseling is designed to diminish emotional stress, provide a sense of achievement and channel energies into acceptable forms of behavior. Counselors prepare written reports on each group session and individual reports on each student in the group and individual sessions. Participating in selected wilderness activities and being present for selected educational activities. Counselors observe students' participation and behavior and utilize available opportunities to counsel students either in a group or individually. Preparing reports on each student, about observations and evaluations gained through group and individual counseling sessions, wilderness activities and physical education activities.
Counselors communicate with parents on a weekly basis.
Preparing or providing input to written reports on each group session and individual reports on each student in the group or individual sessions. Helping teach certain courses selected by the Director or Associate Director of Counseling. Providing input to reports on each individual student's participation. Observing selected academic sessions of the assigned group to provide input on student participation and behavior. Typical activities include overnight camping trips, exploration and study of national forest and installation and use of a rope confidence course.