Children come to Woodbourne having been exposed to many traumatic life events. Such trauma can affect the brain's chemistry, shut down feelings, obliterate trust, and lead to negative and destructive behaviors.

To help children reclaim their lives, Woodbourne employs the Restorative Healing Model in every program.  All of our clinical staff are trained to utilize Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) to specifically address the impact of trauma in the lives of the clients at Woodbourne.  TFCBT is an evidenced-based practice that is another significant component of the Restorative Healing Model.  

To read Woodbourne's paper for the Journal of Residential Treatment for Children & Youth, published in 2009, please click here.

• In our trauma-sensitive culture, victimized children learn to trust and connect with safe, caring adults.
• Restorative Justice asks children to look at what they've done to others, with the goal of "restoring" what was taken or damaged. Assuming responsibility for wrongdoing is a crucial step in healing.
• Aggression Replacement Training (ART) helps children deal with and understand moral dilemmas.