9th April, 2025, Conover, NC — The North Carolina Boys Academy (NCBA), a therapeutic Christian boarding school located in Conover, is making significant strides in fostering emotional development among teenage boys through its innovative LIFE Model training. This comprehensive approach addresses life-controlling issues by nurturing emotional maturity, resilience, and spiritual growth.

The LIFE Model at NCBA integrates five core components:​

Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You: Encouraging students to embrace their true identity and purpose.
Building Joyful Community: Cultivating strong, supportive relationships within a faith-based environment.​
Developing Maturity: Guiding students through the stages of emotional and spiritual maturity.​
Resolving Trauma: Addressing past wounds to promote healing and personal growth.​
Learning to Stay Connected: Teaching the importance of maintaining healthy relationships and community ties.​

NCBA's mission is to guide young men facing challenges such as behavioral struggles, academic setbacks, and other life-controlling issues toward a path of maturity and purpose. By integrating the LIFE Model Training into its curriculum, the academy emphasizes five core components: Living in a Community, Receiving Healing, Maturing Emotionally, Processing Pain, and Developing a Secure Attachment with God. This comprehensive framework equips students with the tools for emotional resilience and personal growth.​

The LIFE Model Training aligns seamlessly with NCBA's dedication to fostering environments where students can spiritually, emotionally, and physically thrive. By addressing emotional development head-on, NCBA ensures that its students are prepared academically and equipped to navigate life's challenges with confidence and faith.

​For more information about the North Carolina Boys Academy and its LIFE Model training, please visit https://ncboysacademy.org/emotional-development.