Why Does Wilderness Adventure Therapy Work?
The sun is beginning to set over the ridge
Teaching Anger Management for Children
Though hard to believe, children have a lot to be angry about. They’re old enough to know what they want, but too young to always get what they want. Their curiosity and inexperience make them want to try everything, but they might not always succeed. Many emotions and circumstances are completely new, so they do not yet know how to handle it all. On top of it all, most kids have not yet mastered the controlling of impulses.
Troubled Youth Programs Can Help Teens Struggling with Panic & Anxiety Disorders
In the face of danger, your body automatically has
What to Do When Wilderness Therapy Comes to an End
One of the biggest struggles for a family with
Trails Carolina’s Family Camp Program is Like No Other
Most teen therapy programs recognize the need for family
For Stability and Purpose , 5 Traits For Teens To Learn
So much is about perspective. At Trails, teens’ lives change. Whether it’s from a personal discovery on a multi-day trek, a moment when it clicks while working with a therapist, or taking care of a horse, our staff facilitates a both nurturing and challenging environment where teens learn tools that shape their lives and relationship with family-forever. 
In The News: Big Company Addresses Teen Self-Esteem Using Taboo Tool
Using a taboo tool with a sour reputation to launch a national campaign toward teens? Leave it to Dove.
Dove uses Snapchat, an app many parents, schools and media outlets associate with teen sexting, to teach girls self-esteem. 
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A Wilderness Therapy Program's Affect On Teen Perspective and Well-being
When students arrive in wilderness therapy they begin a process of discovery about who they are and what they are capable of. Their bodies begin to align with the cycle of the sun leading to improved amounts and quality of sleep. They begin to eat better, adapting to foods that are nutrient dense and largely plant based. And they move...a lot. Whether it’s tossing a Frisbee in the field outside our main office at Trails or backpacking several miles of the Blue Ridge Mountains over the course of an expedition, it is impossible for students to ignore the positive effects of exercise.
Teenagers with Depression Learn Coping Strategies Through Wilderness Therapy
If your teen has lost desire to hang out with friends, has difficulty concentrating or remembering, loses appetite, or can’t seem to go to sleep at night, you may write it off as normal teenage behavior. However, if these or other anti-social behaviors continue for any length of time, it may indicate a more serious issue. Teenagers with depression are often times categorized as “just going through changes” or being “overly hormonal,” but when the sadness and retraction do not go away within a few weeks, it is more likely your teenager is suffering from depression and may not know how to cope. 
The Best Wilderness Therapy Programs Focus on Family Communication
Communication is absolutely vital when you are part of