Wilderness Therapy
blueFire Celebrates a Decade of Exceptional Family Support and Clinical Excellence
In a time of constant change and evolution in the wellness industry, blueFire Wilderness Therapy stands strong as a resource for families in need. The team’s dedication to the safety of clients and staff, along with their commitment to excellence in clinical work, family work, and financial responsibility, continues to guide them through both challenges…
Read MoreSummer and the Benefits It Brings at blueFire Wilderness Therapy
Summer is the season to get outside and enjoy the naturally therapeutic fresh air. Our program operates year-round and has special activities for all seasons. Wilderness therapy in the summer offers a plethora of adventurous activities for students. With summer right around the corner let’s explore all the wonderful programming that will be happening at…
Read MoreTips for Parents on Dealing with Tech Addiction in Teens
Tech Addiction in Teens Technology has become a major part of teenagers’ lives. It can be used for educational purposes, communicating with friends, entertainment, and socializing. However, too much technology use has been linked to several problems, such as anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. Technology use in the teenage and pre-teen years is highly problematic…
Read MoreHealthy Habits Learned at blueFire Wilderness
During the adolescent years, teens rarely take into consideration their physical health and even less so on mental health. They know they are experiencing a wide range of emotions but are unclear on how to sort through them all in a positive and effective manner. This can lead to depression, anxiety, or injurious practices such…
Read MoreThe Impact of Childhood Trauma on Teen Behavior
Childhood is one of the most impactful stages in one’s life. Your experiences during childhood can shape the way you see and view the world. While many people view childhood as a light-hearted and happy time, many children also experience adverse childhood experiences, otherwise known as childhood trauma. These experiences are often unavoidable, such as…
Read MoreIs Wilderness Therapy Appropriate for Teens with Limited Outdoor Experience?
When you hear the term “wilderness therapy”, what comes to mind? Is it a boot camp style program? Are teens expected to be expert campers or rock climbers? The reality is that wilderness therapy is nothing like boot camp and that it is appropriate for teens with all levels of experience. blueFire Wilderness understands that…
Read MoreHow We Help: Individual Therapy in Wilderness Programs
Navigating through adolescence in today’s socioemotional landscape can be extremely difficult for teens. From mood swings to academic problems to more complicated mental health issues, it’s becoming increasingly common for teens to reach a level of distress where professional help can be beneficial. Research has shown that therapy can help teens in a variety of…
Read MoreHow Wilderness Therapy Helps Teens Improve Behavior
The teenage years can be challenging for both the teens themselves and their families as a whole. Teenagers are experiencing rapid growth both physically and cognitively. As they begin to explore their independence, many parents experience their teen become distant or defiant. And while this may be seen as “typical” teen behavior, it is important…
Read MoreFun Has Benefits, Too: Recreational Therapy Program for Teens
How Fun Can Be Therapeutic As Well: Teens and Recreational Therapy When you see the word “therapy,” what comes to mind? Probably an image of a person lying on a couch spouting off their issues and struggles in life to a therapist scribbling mysterious notes down–not theater, dance, or playing sports. You may not think…
Read MoreHow is Wilderness Therapy Evidence-Based?
Many parents have questions about how outdoor therapeutic programs compare to traditional forms of teen treatment. Wilderness programs, like blueFire Wilderness, ensure the highest quality of care by combining evidence-based wilderness therapy in individual and family therapy sessions with recreation therapies, like adventure activities and equine therapy. Our therapists are all licensed professionals that have…
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