Penny James

Owner & Director at Explorations

Role: Owner & Director of Explorations - Adolescent Transition Experiences at Explorations
Location: Missoula, MT, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Penny James

Co-founder, owner and director of a nationally recognized program for at risk youth. Key participant in the development of national organization for therapeutic schools and programs, including standards and best practices. Key participant at the state level to achieve legislation and oversight for alternative adolescent programs. Devoted direct caregiver for over 30 years to over 1,200 youth and their families.**Client-centered, family systems professional with 30 years experience working direct care, program management and program development with youth at risk.**Extensive experience collaborating with clients, professional referral sources, schools, treatment programs and educational institutions to provide a continuum of care for students and families.**High level of commitment to clients, families, professional colleagues and referral sources.**Certified Parent Coach through International Coach Federation to augment direct experience with parents of struggling teens. Provide support and guidance for families of struggling teens from a strength-based, empowerment platform. Assist parents to determine their own parenting strengths, personal and family boundaries, and family needs.

Experience

Owner & Director of Explorations - Adolescent Transition Experiences
Explorations
Jan 1989 — Present · Trout Creek, MT, US
Owner and Co-Founder of innovative therapeutic adventure outdoor and residential living program for struggling teens and their families.

Education

Nebraska Wesleyan University
B.S.
1980 — 1983

Skills

Child Development
Leadership Development
Interventions
Psychotherapy
Group Therapy
Counseling Psychology
Psychology
Community Outreach
Program Management
Family Therapy
Google Groups
Social Services
Case Managment
Motivational Interviewing
Treatment
Mental Health Counseling
Self-Esteem
Therapists
Crisis Intervention
Career Counseling
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Learning Disabilities
Adolescents
Life Coaching
Healthcare
Workshop Facilitation
Fundraising
Mental Health
Working with Adolescents
Clinical Supervision
Nonprofits
Staff Development
Special Education
Cbt
Behavioral Health
Student Counseling
Program Development
Admissions
Coaching
Teaching

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