blueFire Wilderness Therapy
What is blueFire Wilderness Therapy?
blueFire Wilderness is an outdoor therapy program for youth ages 11-28. blueFire combines clinical expertise, wilderness, and adventure therapy in our clinician-owned program, providing an approach to treatment which produces long-lasting, internalized change.
Our wilderness adventure therapy helps teens and families overcome their challenges to become the best versions of themselves. We create a healing journey for families to reconnect and work together towards change.
Explore Our Clinical Outcomes
What makes blueFire Wilderness Therapy unique?
More Therapy
Therapists are in the field with clients at least four days per week, with individual therapy two times per week and therapist-led group therapy four times per week.
Adventure Therapy
Explore personal growth through a variety of new experiences in a challenge-by-choice environment.
A Family-Centered Approach
blueFire parents are involved in a Family Systems Process to reconnect the entire family.
Base Camps
Equipped with yurts with cots and a cooking center make a home away from home, with individual tents during the summer months.
Weekly Equine Therapy
Interaction with horses helps to develop healthy relationships and improved communication skills.
Academic Credit
blueFire Wilderness offers up to 3.5 credits for middle school and high school.
In-Field Video Technology
Families can connect through video journals and video-conferencing.
Safety
We meet or exceed safety regulations set by the Idaho Dept. of Health and Welfare.
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blueFire Wilderness
Connecting Families through Wilderness Therapy and Adventure
Who We Help
Testimonials
“blueFire Wilderness has consistently hit it out of the park for my clients. They are highly skilled and caring, and the program is run expertly. I highly recommend Blue Fire!”- Educational Consultant
“For me, sending my son to blueFire was a big leap of faith. It turned out much better than I could have ever hoped or imagined. I'm incredibly grateful for all of their work.”- Robert, Father
“Jon is the best therapist I have ever encountered in my life. He is extremely knowledgeable, effective and is a large part of the reason for Niki’s healing. He’s a gem.”Heather, Mother
blueFire Vision
Life is a journey. Our comprehensive multi-faceted and clinical approach in the wilderness helps teens and their parents navigate this journey in a positive direction. We believe that through a balance of self-assessment, insight-oriented therapy, outdoor living, adventure activities, and academic focus these teens will find their true selves. We provide a supportive opportunity for parents and children to reconnect and strengthen their relationships.