Therapeutic Schools vs. Traditional Boarding Schools

Located in Middleboro, Massachusetts, Chamberlain International School is a therapeutic boarding and day school that serves students ages 11-22. Motivating and inspiring individuals in an environment conducive to personal growth and academic success, Chamberlain International School’s unique environment helps students who may otherwise struggle in a traditional school setting. 

An alternative solution for youth in crisis, a therapeutic school connects with students on a deeper level, which in turn may help with their mental health. Therapeutic schools tend to differ from traditional schools in that instructors may also have extended psychological training and mental health professionals may oversee the school’s programs. 

Traditional boarding schools prepare students for college by pushing them academically, but they aren’t usually equipped to handle students with behavioral or mental problems. While both traditional schools and therapeutic schools provide some sort of structure, traditional schools usually offer their students more free time to do as they please, whereas therapeutic schools implement additional responsibilities to help students become more self-reliant.