Transition & Aftercare

Clinical services at Second Nature Footsteps center around three tasks: assessment, treatment, and preparation for the next step. Based on clinical research and practice, Second Nature therapists begin thinking about and preparing for the next step from the moment of enrollment.

Transition preparation focuses on building upon a student’s positive previous work while actively preparing them to transition from Footsteps. Students receive more privileges as they demonstrate leadership, personal responsibility, appropriate interactions with others, problem solving skills, effective communication skills, awareness of strengths, and reconnection with family.

Aftercare plans should be in place two weeks prior to program completion as therapists assist students in accepting, preparing for, and transitioning successfully to the next step in their journey.  

Parents are prepared for transition with the therapist. Discussions regarding expectations, reunion, transition challenges, and the family's unique therapy issues are facilitated during "an" in-field transition experience. Due to the intense challenge of practicing new skills and roles for both parents and students, siblings are not invited.

Click links below for driving directions and lodging recommendations for Transition Camp or mid-program visits:

Second Nature Footsteps at Blue Ridge: Clayton, Georgia