Sophia's Hope Ranch
Each year, over 60,000 adoptions tragically fail, leaving children to re-enter the system. Many hopeful families begin the journey with love and good intentions but are unprepared for the intense emotions and behaviors rooted in attachment disruption.
Every adoption, no matter how it begins, starts with a sense of loss. This grief can manifest in a child as difficulty forming emotional bonds, defiance, aggression, withdrawal, or control struggles. Attachment disruption impacts not only a child’s emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social development, but the entire family’s well-being.
That’s why, at Sophia’s Hope Ranch, we believe the family - not just the child - is our client.
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About Us
Sophia’s Hope Ranch is a Christ-centered ministry dedicated to healing families impacted by attachment disruptions and trauma. We foster secure attachments through faith in Jesus, the ultimate Healer, and employ innovative, evidence-based practices to promote connection, health, and well-being.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to transform families affected by attachment disruptions through faith-based, individualized care. Recognizing that therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, we employ diverse, evidence-based practices to nurture healing, connection, and well-being.
Vision Statement
Our vision is for families and children to build lasting, meaningful attachments that pave the way for a hopeful and positive future.
Our Approach Includes
- Play Therapy: Facilitates emotional expression and healing through guided play activities.
- Equine Therapy: Strengthens trust and emotional resilience via human-horse interactions.
- Expressive Art Therapy: Promotes personal exploration and healing through creative arts.
- Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI): Employs evidence-based strategies to build trust and foster healthy relationships.
My Story
Welcome to Sophia’s Hope Ranch—a place born from my personal journey as a Christ-follower, mother, and clinical therapist dedicated to healing children and families impacted by trauma and attachment disruption. I’m Theresa Schultz, and over the past two decades, I’ve served on boards, fostered over a dozen children, and spent 12 years as a CASA, all while specializing in trauma and attachment therapy.
The Ranch was inspired by my daughter’s early struggles with Reactive Attachment Disorder. Navigating that pain and the lack of support systems lit a fire in me to ensure no other family feels alone in that journey. What began as heartbreak has become a mission rooted in faith, compassion, and the belief that God can transform pain into purpose.
Sophia’s Hope Ranch is now a sanctuary for families seeking healing, connection, and renewal. We invite you to join us in offering hope, strength, and the support every child and family deserves.
Board of Directors
- Bret Vessey
- Jim Edmonds
- Lisa Goff
Our Programs
- Individual Therapy: Tailored sessions for personal healing and growth for the child, parents, and siblings.
- Family Therapy: Strengthening family bonds and addressing collective challenges through personalized therapy sessions.
- Intensive Outpatient Program: For children ages 2 and up, offering comprehensive support to address attachment and trauma while allowing them to remain in their home environment.
- Residential Program: For children ages 5–17, providing immersive, 24/7 care in a supportive, therapeutic environment. Our residential program focuses on deep healing and personal growth, helping children navigate their challenges while engaging in a structured, faith-centered recovery process.
Workshops
- Breaking Generational Curses: Addressing and overcoming patterns crossed through generations.
- Taking Spiritual Authority Over the Household: Empowering families to establish spiritual leadership and harmony.
- Parenting: Developing new strategies to parenting.
- Marriage: Reviving intimacy, building teamwork, and realizing your family's vision.
- And More: Customized workshops based on your family's needs.
Our Pillars of Healing
- Faith: Trusting in Jesus as the source of true healing.
- Connection: Fostering strong, supportive relationships.
- Surrender: Embracing God’s plan and letting go of past hurts.
- Responsibility: Encouraging personal and collective accountability for growth and healing.
Testimonials
- The Johnson Family
- Sarah M.
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