Concerned about your teen? Check The Wilderness Advisor!

By Stephen C. Schultz

When parents face struggles with their teen, they often turn to outpatient therapy as the first step toward healing. Many times, this is a positive experience and the family begins to make progress.

However, just as often, teens may see the therapist as an extension of their parents—someone hired to “fix” them. This perception can lead to resistance, minimal engagement, and little progress. Over time, the therapist may become discouraged, and parents begin searching for other options.

This search can be frustrating and costly. In some cases, the family’s situation may even worsen, leaving parents questioning whether therapy was the right choice in the first place.

A Parent’s Perspective:

“Ryan, my friend Lacy, spoke with you regarding her daughter, Sara. I just wanted to let you know I recommended RedCliff because of the great experience my daughter, Rae, and I had. She’s a mom now and is starting nursing school next week! I will always believe the lessons she learned in the field—and from Winter Rose [Therapist]—saved her life. The pictures still make me cry... happy tears now. Thank you again for all the great work you do! I’m a true believer!”
– Tracie, Parent

If you are a parent, therapist, or educational consultant finding yourself in this kind of challenging situation, there are additional options to consider. Wilderness therapy can be a powerful tool for teens and families.

To learn more, check out the link below. It goes straight to a PDF copy of The Wilderness Advisor, which includes research and information answering the question: Does wilderness therapy work?

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