Mormon Gulag Story

[_silentkid]

Just finished listening to it. Nice job. I hope you guys get the recognition you deserve and that this place gets shut down.

[_Ray A]

Note:

Senator Buttars and The Westridge Academy were invited to share their perspectives but they declined our invitation.

I've been wondering what the response would be.
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[_Ray A]

For those who listened, this is what Chris Wade was referring to:

What Your Child May Do

Typically your child will be uncomfortable or in denial as to the reasons he/she is here. He/she may try several types of manipulation to get your attention and to help himself/herself cope. Usually, these are the same manipulative or coping behaviors he/she used with you in the past. It is our goal to change those negative behaviors so your child can function appropriately in society. You may see the following attempts at manipulation:

" Deathbed Repentance. Examples include "I see the errors of my ways." "I have changed and you can take me home now." "I will be good."

" It may feel good to not be the bad guy and be in the position to rescue your child. Or you may be in pain yourself and want to have your child at home. Don't fall for this manipulation. Beware of believing that your child has the capacity to change this quickly, or that he/she is sincerely repentant. Nearly all of our students attempt this manipulation in some form, yet not a single one has the skills needed to successfully return home at this point. They will relapse and resume their bad behaviors.

" Negotiation. Example: "If you take me out of here, I will be good forever!"

" Your child is not in the position to negotiate. His/her integrity has not been developed and change will take time. Your child will not have the inner resources to maintain any lasting change at all.

" Hostage Taking. Example: "If you leave me at West Ridge, I will hate you forever." "If you leave me here, I will run away or hurt myself."

" Your child is using your love for him/her against you. Your child knows this is the ace that will get your attention by making you feel guilty. Your child is hoping that you will back off and not insist that he/she change.

" Triangulation/Splitting. Example: Your child gets you alone and tells you about the mean things staff members are saying to him/her.

" This is where your child will try to split one parent against the therapist or the other parent to get his/her way. The child's goal is to dismantle those who are holding him/her accountable for his/her actions. Your child may even say, "Don't tell the therapist because I will get into trouble." The more united we are, the more effective the treatment and program will be.

" Fear Factor. Example: "All my roommates are drug addicts or gay." "I am not as bad as everyone else here." "The staff beats up the students." "The food isn't nutritious." "The school isn't very good."

" This is probably the most subtle and commonly used tool. If your child uses this technique, his/her goal is to split us. Your child is playing upon your fears to attempt to change the outcome. Your child wants West Ridge Academy to become the bad guy. If you have concerns, please check them out with your therapist in a way that continues to support the therapy we are doing. Fears are normal but usually based on false evidence. Never let your child see you challenge staff or West Ridge as a whole. Always bring your concerns to us outside of your child's presence.

Philosophy.

[_GoodK]

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[_Chap]

has had 1 million reads!

Congratulations ... I think that may qualify you as a 'Professional Anti-Mormon'. How does it feel?

[_GoodK]

Congratulations ... I think that may qualify you as a 'Professional Anti-Mormon'. How does it feel?

I don't know about Anti-Mormon, but it feels pretty good otherwise