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  Teaching Your Kids "Life's Not Fair" To Raise Victors, Not Victims!   One of our favorite hidden rules at Quest Camp is "Life's not fair". To expand upon this further, we say, "Life is not fair. Do not expect it to be. This is not going to change. You need...

The Unselfish Art of Prioritizing Yourself Reading the article "The Unselfish Art of Prioritizing Yourself" by Dr. Lisa Firestone in Psychology Today inspired this months newsletter. With the routines of school, sports, and other activities back in full...

Thriving in a Linear World: Strategies for Organization and Time Management There is no question that it can be complex and challenging for everyone to manage day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.  This can be especially true for children and adults with...

Intensive Summer Intervention Found to Increase Prosocial Behaviors in Children with Mild to Moderate Social, Emotional, and/or Behavioral Difficulties Quest Therapeutic Camps of Southern California offers seven weeks of an intensive, structured outpatient program for...

Decrease Parent Stress to Help Children For this month's newsletter I decided to write about the research that I just can't seem to get out of my mind.  As a scientist-practitioner it is always about using sound research and evidence-based interventions as a guide for...

The Neurology of Social Connection by Dr. Martha Klassen, Psychological Assistant and Head Staff At Quest Camp, it is our ongoing goal to develop interventions and activities that promote positive social interactions.  Our efforts are partly based in the desire to...