How the Hero’s Journey Can Help Improve Mental Health in Young Adults As a parent, it’s natural to want to protect your children from harm. But sometimes, in our efforts to do so, we can inadvertently make things worse. Case in point: the pressure that many parents put on their young adults to succeed. While …
BlueFire’s young adult PulsaR group answered the call to adventure together, facing river rapids and steep trail climbs in search of deeper growth and connection.We spent four days soaking in the serenity of nature and rising to its extreme challenges — experiences that allow room for inner work and reflect what young adults are working …
Have you ever felt like you’re just going through your day on autopilot? You move through your tasks and responsibilities without really thinking about what you’re doing or truly engaging. It might feel like muscle memory takes over and your mind can just wander. Being stuck in a rut or stagnant routine can lead to …
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Finding your path in life as a young adult can be filled with wrong turns or dead ends. It’s not uncommon to experience setbacks on your way to accomplishing your goals, but on those occasions where you find yourself stuck and unable to find another path out, wilderness therapy can help. Wilderness therapy can act …
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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” -Franklin Delano Roosevelt A little bit of fear is normal, and can even be healthy. Fear is what keeps you from running into a busy road without looking or makes you double-check your mirrors when we back the car out of the driveway. A little …
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Many young adults are familiar with the feeling of being “stuck”. They are in an in between stage of life as they transition into the adult world and it’s easy to get caught up in the steady routine of the everyday. Young adults who feel stuck may begin seeking out new experiences. Some of those …
Wilderness therapy is a popular treatment option among young adults, who have struggled with finding motivation in other areas of their life and developing positive peer relationships. At our adventure therapy program, young adults have the opportunity to engage in fun, exciting activities within a healing, supportive environment that offers more amenities and therapeutic services …
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Young adults who struggle with depression often have a hard time identifying things that they like to do and things that make them happy. One of the defining features of Major Depressive Disorder is not releasing enough “feel good” neurotransmitters throughout the day that they often don’t have the same level of satisfaction doing activities …
Winter is a difficult time of year to motivate young adults to spend more time outside. Young adults are more likely to experience low energy and feelings of depression and loneliness as the days grow shorter and colder. While the outdoors can help boost their mood and energy, the weather can affect the type of …
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When searching for the best treatment programs for young adults that suits your needs, finding the right fit is important. Above all, you’ll want a program that provides effective treatment. Additionally, your young adult benefits from a program that teaches important skills. Based off of their individual needs, wilderness therapy may be a great treatment …
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