Academics

Learning Continues

Second Nature is an accredited private school in the State of Utah and nationally accredited by Cognia. Students can continue making academic progress during treatment while earning up to four semester credits in English, Biology, Psychology, and Physical Education. Credits are transferable and recognized by schools across the country, allowing students to continue their education while focusing on their emotional and mental health.

Learning as Part of Treatment

Academics at Second Nature are intentionally integrated into the therapeutic experience. Many students arrive with school-related challenges such as anxiety, avoidance, perfectionism, low motivation, or executive functioning difficulties. Rather than viewing these as separate from treatment, therapists use academic experiences to better understand the emotional and behavioral patterns that may be affecting learning.

Because therapists observe students engaging with academic work in real time, school-related struggles become valuable opportunities for insight, coaching, and growth. Students develop important skills such as organization, follow-through, time management, independent learning, and emotional regulation while receiving support from both educators and therapists.

Educational Support

Coursework is reviewed and graded by licensed educators, ensuring students receive meaningful academic instruction and recognized academic credit throughout their time at Second Nature.

At the completion of the program, students receive official transcripts and grades for completed coursework, supporting a smooth transition back to school.