Meet the Executive Director at Discovery Ranch

By Stephen C. Schultz

Clinton Dorny has worked in the field of mental Health for well over 20 years. He is a friend and a mentor to troubled teens from across the country.

Check out this short heartwarming video of teaching students in ways that go far beyond the ABC's...

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The Young Boy and the Rattlesnake

By Stephen C. Schultz (Editors note: This is a story used in a Wilderness Treatment Program. Many come to this program having struggled with depression, anxiety and substance use.) Many years ago there was a young Native American who lived in the very land you are residing in. He decided to seek wisdom by journeying to the top of Indian Peak. As he approached the base of the mountain he came across a rattlesnake that slithered beside him. The snake coiled as if to strike and the young boy moved back quickly in fear of being struck by the snake’s deadly venom. At that instant the snake spoke to the boy saying, “Don’t be afraid of me, I mean you no harm. I come to you to ask a favor. I see that you are about to traverse to the top of Indian Peak and was hoping that you may be willing to place me in your satchel so that I don’t have to make the long journey alone.” The young boy surprised by the snake’s request quickly responded by turning down the offer, stating, ...

"Sugar and Spice" - A Child's Kindness

By Stephen C. Schultz I recall a childhood rhyme that went something like this: “...sugar and spice and everything nice… that’s what little girls are made of!” As the father of three daughters and one son, there is no doubt about the truthfulness of that saying. A couple of weeks ago, I was in San Diego with my family. We were down at Seaport Village, right on the bay, having lunch. It was a beautiful day—sun shining, light breeze—and we were eating on an outside deck. We were engaged in a conversation about what we wanted to do later that day when I noticed my youngest daughter, a fifth grader, was focused on something else. I turned to see what she was gazing at. She was following the movements of a transient man who had walked up onto the deck and was systematically searching the garbage cans for food. He was looking in each receptacle, reaching in to move the contents around. At one can, his hand came out with a partially eaten sandwich of some kind. He reached back in and grab...

Life, Love, and Lessons: 10 Stories That Stay With You

By Stephen C. Schultz Life has a way of teaching us through moments in time—some tender, some tough, and some that simply catch us off guard. On The Interpreted Rock , these moments come to life in the form of personal reflections, heartfelt tributes, and everyday stories that explore what it means to grow, connect, and overcome. Whether you're navigating personal trials or celebrating simple joys, these ten evergreen blog posts invite you to pause and reflect on the power of shared experience. From the poignant homage in "The One That Got Away" to the insight filled interactions of "Teen Party At The Beach," these articles balance grief with grace and joy with introspection. You'll find strength in stories like "When Seizures Strike," and inspiration in the compassionate lens of "Treat People Like They're Under Construction." Each piece, in its own way, reveals how adversity shapes us—and how kindness, faith, and perspective can ...

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