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Canine Therapy Is Helping Youth Overcome Pandemic Events

By Emily Fritz | June 1, 2021

Prior to the introduction of therapy dogs, kids weren’t sharing their emotions. Now, with canines they are talking about their feelings.

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In Their Words

By Emily Fritz | May 5, 2020

The most frustrating thing is getting people to understand where you are at. Physical disease is much easier for people to empathize with.

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Wilderness Therapy – The Modern-Day Hero’s Journey

By PJ Hennigan | April 24, 2020

Trauma disrupts our story. A traumatic event is remembered as a singular experience. Think of it as a skip in a record.

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Distance and Education

By Emily Fritz | March 31, 2020

We have a strong focus on fundamentals like Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely (SMART) goals and teaching executive functioning skills that bolster classroom behaviors.

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The Walk

By Emily Fritz | November 18, 2019

Young adults come from all over the country to Deschutes Wilderness Therapy. All with the intention of healing from the traumas of their past.

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Wilderness Success Stories: A Conversation with Max

By Emily Fritz | July 9, 2018

Max enrolled at our New Visions Wilderness Bend location in the spring/summer of 2014. He took a moment to chat with us about his time in wilderness therapy and a snapshot of what his life looks like today.

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