Season 3/Episode 2: In Balance Academy Therapeutic Boarding School with Patrick Barrasso

In this episode, we talk to Patrick Barrasso, Founder and
Executive Director of In Balance Academy Therapeutic Boarding
School, in Tucson, AZ.  


He is a noted psychotherapist with over 25 years of extensive
training and experience in adolescent and adult substance abuse
and mental health treatment. He is the "heart and soul" of the In
Balance programs. His dedication, direction and personal
commitment to helping adolescents and their families is
demonstrated in all aspects of treatment. His extensive
experience makes him a frequent presenter at both local and
national conferences. He has presented at the U.S. Journal
Training National conferences, and the FACES, Family and
Addiction Conferences and Educational Seminars on a variety of
adolescent treatment topics including the challenges of
overcoming the culture of adolescent substance abuse.


In Balance Academy is a nationally recognized,
Joint Commission Accredited, family owned and operated,
therapeutic boarding school developed around a clinically
sophisticated model that effectively blends evidence-based,
research-proven traditional and non-traditional therapy and the
Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Additionally, the program
incorporates relapse prevention techniques, equine therapy,
Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
E.M.D.R., family therapy, Positive Peer Culture and an array of
experiential treatment modalities. In Balance serves young men,
ages 14-17.8, who are struggling with substance abuse and other
co-occurring disorders.


For more information about Patrick, his team and the In Balance
Academy program, go to www.inbalanceacademy.com.