Developmental Vacation®
Offered by Ascension Trails

What Would It Be Worth To Finally See Your Child Grow Up?

The Developmental Vacation® Curriculum Guides Parents Toward Confidence, Connection, and Clarity

Practical Tools That Work

Learn simple, effective strategies to guide your child’s growth without endless appointments or confusing theories.

Heart-Centered Support

Our approach helps you hold boundaries with love, rebuild connection, and restore hope in your family.

Flexible & Accessible

Self-paced online course with optional coaching—support that fits your schedule and your unique journey.

Who we are

Your Trusted Partner in Parenting and Family Growth.

We understand how overwhelming it can feel when your child seems stuck, angry, or resistant to growing up. Our work is built on the belief that parents are not powerless and that families can rediscover hope, strength, and connection. Through The Developmental Vacation®, we equip parents and professionals with practical tools and supportive guidance to lead children toward maturity, resilience, and independence.

Our Vision

We envision families filled with hope and strength, where parents feel confident guiding their children toward maturity, resilience, and independence.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide parents and professionals with values-based tools and guidance that restore connection, nurture growth, and build lasting confidence.

Our Motto

“Guiding families from survival to growth—one step at a time.” This reflects our belief that real change begins with love, clarity, and consistent support.

Trusted Guides Helping You Navigate Parenting Challenges Every Day.

We offer flexible ways to help parents and professionals guide struggling teens toward growth. From our self-paced Developmental Vacation® online course, to personal parent coaching, to professional training and supervision, our services are designed to meet you where you are and give you the tools, guidance, and confidence to move forward.

Developmental Vacation® Curriculum

Access the Developmental Vacation® curriculum at your own pace, with practical tools you can revisit anytime.

Individual
Coaching

We offer added individual parent coaching so you can apply what you’re learning.

Group
Coaching

Small group coaching with live and virtual events, within a community of parents on the same journey.

Professional
Training

Professional coaching, training and consultation designed for licensed therapists and professionals working with families with complex needs.

Why Choose Us

The Support You Need, Backed by Experience You Can Trust.

Choosing help for your family is a big decision. At Ascension Trails, we combine proven methods, compassionate coaching, and flexible resources to give parents and professionals the clarity and confidence to move forward.

From Struggle to Strength – Resources for Resilience and Renewal

Success & Growth Since 1987

Dr. Daniel Sanderson's Developmental Vacation® Model is practiced by thousands of parents, families, professional therapists, and therapeutic programs.

The Anxious, Immature Generation

For parents who fear for their child's future as they watch them stagnate developmentally, lose resilience, and join their peers as the Anxious Generation.

Confusing Labels & a Silence of Growth

For parents overwhelmed by confusing mental health labels, undeserved diagnoses, and their failure to respond to healthy parental influences.

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Get in touch

Send Us a Message and Let’s Connect Today.

Reach out today, and let’s move forward together.

Phone

(435) 352-1203

Email Support

support@ascensiontrails.com

Let’s Talk!
Reach Out to Our Team

Get the support and proven strategies you need to reconnect with your teenager and transform your family dynamic – request your free consultation today.

Common Questions

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