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Counselors encourage dialogue and sharing.
Most sessions are held in a whimsical room that encourages imagination and relaxation. The Therapeutic Services Program is available to all the children who live at the Virginia Home for Boys. Upon admission, the needs of the youth are assessed and an initial therapeutic intervention plan is formulated. The child is assigned a therapist based on the history and communication style of the resident. Each child is scheduled to be seen by his therapist at least once a week.