Parent Support Groups

“A huge thank you for designing and operating such an effective program. It quite literally saved our family.”

—Family Feedback

 

At blueFire, we’ve always believed in the power of togetherness, especially when it comes to the healing journeys of families we have the privilege to work with. We’re excited to share some news about an expansion in our family support services.

In April, we are broadening our clinical support to include more frequent and robust parent support groups, a decision inspired by the positive feedback of the families we serve. Historically, we’ve facilitated one parent support group and one psychoeducation group monthly, initiatives that have been warmly appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We love to push industry standards forward.

 

Therefore, we’re enhancing our offerings to include three parent support groups each month, alongside our psychoeducational group. This expansion is a testament to our steadfast commitment to nurturing family systems as a whole.

Our approach has always been holistic, recognizing that the healing process is deeply interconnected within the family unit. From the outset, families are equipped with the “Parallel Process” book, a gesture to kickstart shared paths to healing. Parent coaching, commencing immediately upon enrollment, and subsequent family therapy sessions build on this foundation, ensuring a comprehensive support system that evolves with the family’s journey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The culmination of our program, the 4-day Family Spark for adolescents and Family Flow for our Pulsar young adult group, represents the essence of our philosophy. It’s an opportunity for families to solidify their growth, to celebrate the strides they’ve made together, and to prepare for a future marked by healthier relationships and understanding.

Our dedication to a family-centered approach and this expansion of our family support services underlines our belief that lasting change necessitates a supportive, informed, and empowered family system. We’re truly excited about this evolution and the enriched support it will bring to the families we serve.

 

“The therapy that I received here was amazing. Being able to get to the bottom of family issues without distortion and for the most part, in a regulated manner, has not only seen myself on better terms with my family, but also helped me improve my own mannerisms.”

—Graduate Client Feedback

 

We wanted to share this news with you because you are a crucial part of the extended blueFire family. The guidance and support from our referring partners and colleagues in this field enable us to reach families in need and help them ignite the change they wish to see in their lives.

For more detailed information about our expanded family support services, contact our team.

 

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Kathy Rex

As long as I can remember the outdoors has been a place that fills my soul with happiness, clarity, peace, inspiration, and connections. Connecting with Mother Nature is powerful and never disappoints, even when hardships are a part of that process. Sitting peacefully in any outdoor setting witnessing even the slightest hint of survival (think of that lone flower that grows out of a rock in the middle of a desert) is my life source and reminds me how precious and our lives are, and how resilient we can be. Having shared experiences with others in the outdoors brings me such joy! My introduction to Wilderness Therapy came at a time when I, myself, was at a crossroads in life. Being witness to the reunification of children with their parents after being apart for several weeks was hands down the most miraculous thing I had ever witnessed. Weeks later, after packing my car with all my belongings, and my then 2 year old son, we ventured out to the deserts of southcentral Idaho to embark on a journey that I have never looked back from. The power and value of that parent-child connection has always been at the core of what has driven me in my home and in my work. My children and grandchildren are pretty remarkable too. What I learned early on, and continue to learn, is that change is hard…..and necessary. We have to be able to be honest with ourselves, listen to others, communicate effectively, and continually make decisions which are based on the best information available to us at the time. One cannot hide from themselves for long when they learn to sit still, observe, and then take action. Trust, Reliance, Vulnerability, Humility, Sacrifice, Acceptance, Confidence, Honesty, etc. The list goes on and on as far as what one is capable of experiencing in a wilderness setting. Since 1989 I have had many wonderful opportunities to be able to guide young people on their own journeys while enjoying the outdoors. Seeing the joy and eye-popping realization of one’s own value and capabilities is what drives me to stay involved in the work I do on a daily basis. Families embarking on this journey together is miraculous and inspiring. SouthCentral Idaho provides the perfect landscape for this amazing opportunity. Wilderness Therapy is my calling.