Wilderness Therapy Camps
Wilderness therapy camps for are a subset of adventure-based therapy. It is the use of wilderness expeditions for the purpose of therapeutic intervention. There are a range of different types of wilderness therapy camps, with a range of models and approaches. Typically, wilderness therapy camps aim to guide young people toward self-reliance and self-respect. Wilderness therapy camps provide families with safe and immediate intervention options, feature highly effective experiential therapeutic activities, individualized treatment plans, and flexible lengths of stay. The wilderness environment and experiential learning helpyouth recognize and build upon their own sense of self-worth as they learn the value of helping others.
What to Expect from a Wilderness Therapy Camp
Imagine the scene of a wilderness camp. It is isolated, there are no shopping malls or movie screens any where in the vicinity. There are no fast food outlets. In order to survive, every camper must co-operate and work hard. That in itself is a new experience for many teens and young adults. They are used to their meals being prepared for them by their parents and they can sleep in a comfortable bed and listen to their favorite music whenever they want.
Now picture the wilderness camp. The campers have to cook their meals. They have to make the fire to cook the food and the fire is lit by old-fashioned means without matches. Immediately you can see the discipline constraints which apply. Fetch the water, fetch the firewood, make the fire, cook the meal and then wash up and pack up. For many troubled teens these are new experiences and certainly put pressure on them to pull their weight.
Over the years, wilderness camps has become a favorable intervention after a number of independent studies showed strong success rates in treating a wide variety of teenage and young adult problems. Therapy Insider represents the best behavioral and mental health facilities in the country.