Art is a safe and creative outlet of expression. It is also used by the physiologist to help determine the level of PSTD each child may be suffering from. Art is also used to teach behavior lessons. During one class assignment, the children were instructed to draw an outline of their hand. The lesson was "Hands are not made for hitting".
This tree is a visual declaration to the children of Challenging Heights commitment to them. To give them hope for a future. A future that includes the principles listed on the tree. **Notice the artwork above the tree -drawn from the lesson, "Hands are not made for hitting".
This is the girls dormitory. Each child is expected to make their bed and keep their area tidy. Notice there are no pillows. The school's goal is to help the children incorporate back into their own family. Pillows are a luxury that most families do without. The children are also responsible for washing their own clothes. The house provides clothes lines for drying. The woman to the right is Pomma. She is the Recovery Manger for the home and oversees the operations. She is a wonderful, kind, funny, and all around amazing woman.
