The Ten Pillars of Telos
Telos is a Greek word that speaks to somethings ultimate potential. For example, the “telos” of a seed might be a mighty oak tree.
The Ten Pillars of Telos are the core principles that shape how we approach treatment, build relationships, and support meaningful change.
Together, these pillars create the foundation of the Telos model. Every team member is trained weekly on our Ten Pillars.
The Ten Pillars: Our Secret to Success
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Pillar 1 – The Telos Way of Being
We strive to recognize and honor each person’s humanity in all circumstances. A heart at peace is the foundation of our success.
Pillar 2 – Relationship-Based Treatment
We know how to give and receive love, allowing us to care deeply for all those connected to treatment. Inspiring interpersonal relationships are the spiritual oxygen of Telos.
Pillar 3 – Individualized Treatment
We teach principles before rules, avoiding the quick and easy model of change promoted by behaviorists. We aren’t afraid to bend, deconstruct, or rewrite various components of the program for the therapeutic good of a single student.
Pillar 4 – The Effective Parent
We believe effective parenting can bring about powerful change. The principles of nurturance, kindness, boundaries, flexibility, and unity support effective parenting practices.
Pillar 5 – The Effective Teacher
We understand desire for change may be high, but actual ability may lag. People must be personally taught what to do and how to do it; hence we must be master teachers.
Pillar 6 – The Processing Approach
We understand and accommodate for the unique needs of students with information processing challenges. By using processing-friendly expectations and practices, these students and families can enjoy successful experiences.
Pillar 7 – Evidence-Based Treatment
In the absence of knowledge, all choices are hazardous. Acting as humble detectives, we gather information and measure progress as defined by observable outcomes.
Pillar 8 – The Value Of The Team
We understand no one person has a “corner market on the truth.” The best decisions are discussed and implemented as a team. A healthy team makes a healthy program.
