Wilderness Therapy For Kansas Young Adults

What is Wilderness Therapy For Young Adults in Kansas?

Wilderness therapy for young adults allows young men and women the chance to disconnect from negative or toxic behaviors, giving them the opportunity to grow and heal in a short but powerful outdoor experience. For young men and women ages 18-28 that are struggling to find their direction in life, BlueFire Pulsar’s wilderness therapy program could be the answer they are looking for. Located in southern Idaho, BlueFire Pulsar works with Kansas young adults to help them rediscover their inner wisdom, motivation, and drive.

Away from the day-to-day distractions of everyday life, young people in a wilderness therapy program have the opportunity for healthy introspection and gain understanding about how to move forward. The wilderness is a therapeutic setting like none other: nature acts as a mirror and can help us see things more clearly. With an encouraging peer group, young adults offer one another support, feedback, and friendship. They work cooperatively to build one another up because everyone recognizes they are each on their own journey. The group conquers challenges together and recognizes the unique strengths that each individual has.

How Does Wilderness Therapy Work For Young Adults From Kansas?

 

 

By removing distractions, young men and women can take time for self-assessment about where their life is currently and is headed. The more students are able to meet with experienced clinicians, the more progress they make – which is why BlueFire Pulsar has our talented therapists in the field four days every week. This additional support combine with our adventure therapy, positive peer group, and unique wilderness setting offers an unparalleled space for young adults to heal and grow. The results are profound: improved confidence, self-esteem, communication skills, and more. Wilderness therapy provides a catalyst for change and movement. When young adults are feeling stuck, this is exactly what they need.

Find Growth and Success in Wilderness Therapy for Young Adults from Kansas

 

Designed with young people ages 18-28 in mind, BlueFire Pulsar is an adventure wilderness therapy program that is uniquely qualified to support the needs of those in emerging adulthood. Located in southern Idaho, BlueFire Pulsar serves young women and men from Kansas that need time to hit reset and focus on themselves. By participating in our Adventure Therapy programming, young adults are able to improve their self confidence and self esteem while also learning new skills and developing new hobbies.

At BlueFire PulsaR, we believe that each young adult is an individual and should be treated as a whole person – not just their presenting issues. That’s why we take a holistic approach with our multidisciplinary treatment team (Primary Therapist, Psychologist, Recreation Therapist, Equine Specialist, Family Therapist, Physician/RN) for each client. This offers a very individualized course of treatment for every student.

Transition Planning is Key for Young Adults

 

From their very first day with us, we are helping young adults move toward the next step. We use a thorough assessment that looks at each client’s strengths and areas of improvement to begin this process. Using this, we create a program that meets the specific needs of every student. This is why we combine transitional living with the other aspects of our program.

Adventure Therapy Programming 

 

Within our wilderness therapy program, students participate in fun adventure therapy programming which includes activities like:

– Mountain biking.

– Caving.

– Whitewater rafting.

– Rock climbing.

– Bouldering.

– Skiing and snowboarding.

– Canoeing.

All of these activities get clients moving and help them get excited about trying new things. They discover they can be successful in ways they never thought were possible! If you would like to learn more about BlueFire Pulsar and our approach for helping young people from Kansas, call (844) 413-1999 today.

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