Vantage Point by Aspiro - Referring Professionals Information
At Vantage Point by Aspiro, we value our relationships with referring professionals. We rely on you as the center of the treatment team. Our philosophy is to place communication with referring professionals at the top of our list of priorities. At a minimum, you can count on weekly phone or email updates, but we will go above and beyond on a regular basis. Our field therapists are available to answer questions and assist in any way.
We respect your role and your special knowledge of the families we serve.
In addition to weekly update calls, Vantage Point by Aspiro sends out written progress reviews every seven to ten days. These updates are essentially updates to the treatment plan each week, guided by the student’s progress and needs.
Treatment plans are created initially and shared with parents and the referring professional.
At completion of our program, you will receive a detailed summary of progress complete with specific recommendations for the future. These recommendations will be integrated with any assessments that have taken place.
We feel the very best service we can give you and your families is to get to know the student and the family very well, complete formal and functional assessments and make recommendations about the kinds of needs a child might have after they complete our program.
You can feel confident in referring families to the Aspiro group of programs. We hold ourselves to a very high standard of service, accountability and safety. Our professional clinical, admissions, administration and field teams are here to serve you and our students.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our programs or speak with specific people, please contact Dr. Gordon Day at 801-897-3957 or Josh Watson at 801-349-2740.
Our Philosophy
When a new student comes to Vantage Point by Aspiro, we treat them with respect – we think it should feel similar to a transfer from one high school to another. We do not attempt to "break down" students.
Vantage Point by Aspiro adventure therapy is focused on significant, positive change in a short period.
The therapeutically rich nature of our program helps to reduce resistance to treatment and enables our students to understand the need for change. Further, it gives them the skills and motivation necessary to make positive choices, which lead to future success. Our students participate in an expedition-style adventure where nature has a way of healing. With direction from dedicated and caring staff, our students are led along a path where hope and healing begin.
While continued therapy remains the primary focus of Vantage Point by Aspiro, students are also taught many life lesson, character development and adventure skills designed to enhance their quality of life for years to come. Our goal is to connect our students with outdoor and adventure skills they can take with them and that will enhance their lives forever!
Adventure activities vary depending on the time of year and other factors, but include whitewater river trips in rafts, kayaks or canoes, skiing, snowboarding, top-rope rock climbing, caving, mountain-biking, horseback riding, primitive living skills, hiking/backpacking, arts and crafts, etc. Each activity helps students climb to a higher level of self-efficacy, and help them learn real life lessons. The goal is to give them tools for success with their family and friends.
Vantage Point by Aspiro believes it is not enough to do traditional therapy alone. Our model and our daily life on the trail combine research and theories from:
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Positive Psychology
• Self Efficacy Theory
• Self Determination Theory
• Sequencing in Adventure Therapy
• Character Development Theory
• Conscience Use of Metaphor
• Anatomy of Peace
Our expeditions inspire self-discovery, connection with family and character development through challenge and adventure. Though we are not a faith based or religious program, there is room for personally based spirituality and many students connect with their higher powers (family, society and spirituality) as they are inspired by nature and the process of personal growth.
