At Cross Prairie Boys Ranch, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment exclusively designed for boys. Our mission is to create a warm and caring atmosphere that facilitates healing and growth, allowing these young boys to overcome their past traumas.
Our unique setting includes private therapy offices for both individual and family counseling, a modern group therapy room, indoor and outdoor interaction spaces, state-of-the-art technology, and educational tools. These resources collectively offer an opportunity for these boys to embark on a journey of recovery and personal development.
Our program is tailored to meet the needs of boys who have faced challenging life experiences. These boys have typically encountered trauma, abuse, adoption, divorce, the loss of a parent, or other significant relational disruptions. These experiences may have led to tumultuous adolescent years marked by various disorders, including mood disorders, attachment difficulties, parent-child relational challenges, depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD, and academic setbacks.
Boys from across the United States come to our Florida-based program seeking the care and support they need. Cross Prairie Boys Ranch is a registered residential child-caring agency recognized by FACCCA under the provisions of Florida S.S. 409.176. To ensure the highest quality of care, we employ licensed counselors and therapists who provide clinical services to the boys in our care.
We are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of these young boys, helping them overcome their challenges, and providing a brighter future.
At Cross Prairie Boys Ranch Transformative learning melds with therapeutic excellence to forge a sanctuary of holistic growth and development for troubled teenage boys. Our program offers a symphony of innovative academic solutions, professional therapeutic interventions, and enriching activities, all tailored meticulously to unveil the untapped potential within each student and pave the way for a future filled with resilience, fulfillment, and enduring positive relationships.
We offer an enriched and diverse curriculum, enabling students from 7th to 12th grade to delve into a blended learning environment. Our flexible academic structure allows students to access dual enrollment for pre-college courses and engage in dedicated SAT preparation and testing. For additional support, we extend 1:1 private tutoring, led by our team of highly qualified educators, committed to each student’s academic success.
Our program utilizes the intuitive nature of horses, known for reflecting human emotions, to facilitate structured equine-assisted therapy. This approach empowers students to foster confidence, trust, and establish healthy boundaries under expert guidance. Learning to interact safely with horses enables students to enhance their emotional and life skills, contributing to their overall well-being.
Our clinical approach involves a meticulously designed six-phase therapeutic emotional growth model. It’s intended to nurture healthy coping mechanisms and foster profound self-awareness. Services like neurofeedback and brain mapping support emotional regulation, aligning with our commitment to equipping every student with the necessary tools for a fulfilled life.
At Cross Prairie, we place a premium on spiritual development. Regular gatherings for exploring spiritual principles and God’s Word are integrated throughout daily activities and lessons, creating an environment ripe for spiritual enrichment.
Our holistic therapy programs emphasize evidence-based counseling in various settings, focusing on identifying and altering negative thought patterns. This comprehensive approach ensures students, and their families have continued support and the resources necessary for sustaining positive change.
We integrate real-life, hands-on experiences at our farm, where teachers, mentors, and advisors collaborate with teens. This approach not only instills a sense of pride and ownership but also imparts invaluable lessons on responsibility and the essence of hard work to adolescents.
Below, you’ll find a list of common behaviors typically exhibited by boys who enroll at Cross Prairie Boys Ranch in their home environments:
These behaviors are often indicators of underlying issues, and the dedicated team at Cross Prairie Boys Ranch is here to provide support and guidance to help these boys overcome their challenges and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
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