THERAPY

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

Your teen will meet with a licensed therapist twice a week—on Mondays and Thursdays—right out in the field. Picture this: sessions around a campfire or under the desert’s juniper and pine trees. Research, like studies from the Journal of Experiential Education, shows that nature-based therapy amplifies emotional breakthroughs compared to traditional office settings. The wilderness strips away distractions, helping your teen open up about their struggles—whether it’s addiction, trauma, or emotional roadblocks. Clinicians see it time and again: this setting fosters honesty and self-reflection far beyond what a couch in an office can do. It’s a reset from tech overload and societal noise, giving your teen space to dig deep and heal.

Group Therapy

Every day, your teen joins group sessions with peers and trained instructors. These aren’t just chats—they’re structured to tackle real-time issues like conflict or emotional barriers. Studies from the American Group Psychotherapy Association highlight how group therapy builds problem-solving skills and trust, which are key for teens in treatment. Your teen will share their story—think autobiography and family dynamics—and hear from others, gaining insight into relationships and communication. Clinically, this builds vulnerability and accountability, which are critical for lasting change.

FAMILY THERAPY

We know you’re in this too, so you’ll have weekly sessions with your teen’s therapist. You’ll collaborate on how often and what you communicate with your teen, keeping it tailored to their progress. As they grow, we may bring you into Zoom sessions (thanks to Starlink tech). Three times a year March, June, and September—we host parent seminars in St. George, Utah. You’ll get training at our office,and in the field, then join your teen in the field for hands-on family therapy. At the program’s end, you’re invited to an overnight field experience and a final in-person session. Research from Family Process shows family involvement boosts treatment outcomes—your role is vital.

Skills Development Therapy Curriculum

Our six-phase program blends therapeutic work with wilderness skills for a full mind- body reset. To graduate, your teen completes tasks like writing their autobiography, processing trauma, building resilience, and creating a sexual history—tools backed by cognitive-behavioral therapy principles (Journal of Clinical Psychology). They’ll also lead group sessions and connect with you through letters and family work. On the wilderness side, they’ll master skills like fire-building, shelter construction, and navigation. Clinical evidence, like from Wilderness Therapy Outcomes Studies, shows this combo reduces relapse risk by fostering self-efficacy and purpose. Our clinical approach isn’t just a program—it’s a lifeline. The setting, paired with proven therapy, helps your teen break free from struggles like pornography or emotional turmoil. We’ve seen it work, and the research agrees: this is how lasting change happens. Let’s get your teen on this path together.

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