Posts Tagged ‘wilderness therapy’
What is “Experiential” and Why it’s at the Heart of Wilderness Therapy
Experiential is integral to what we do at Deschutes Wilderness Therapy, and yet there is a lot of confusion around just what that means. A few of our experts, Allison Twidwell, Experiential Education Director, and Bianca Milia, Deschutes Young Adult Field Director, share what it is and how it supports the therapeutic process for young adults…
Read MoreNature is Medicine — Even for Indoors-y Types. Let Us Count the Ways.
Research has shown that nature is indeed a form of medicine and contributes to what Deschutes Wilderness Therapy is today. However, for those who are less inclined to seek nature — even during a pandemic, getting those benefits may seem out of reach. These people may have bad memories of camping/hiking expeditions gone sideways and ongoing challenges…
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