For Stability and Purpose , 5 Traits For Teens To Learn

/Jeremy Whitworth/Last Updated March 27, 2023

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.

Huffington Post recently put out an article listing the top 5 teen traits for stability and purpose. Our caring team, alongside our process and location, all nurture these traits so they develop and take shape. With these qualities, teens have the building blocks for a highly gratifying academic, family and life.

5 Traits For Stability and Purpose

Resilience: learning to assert and reassert self even with previous failure
Direction: your teen knowing what they want for a meaningful life
Focus: knowing goals and role in achieving them
Passion: spark that comes from having the space to learn interests
Consideration: learning to focus outside the self

Reuniting with your Teen

When you send your teen to Trails, you may feel nervous. But, when you reunite with your teen a few months down the road, you will understand the life changing impact of the program on your teen and your family. Your teen will learn the above five traits and you can have a stronger family bond.

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If you would like to speak with a member of our highly supportive admissions team, and learn if Trails is right for you teen, please contact us today at 1-800-975-7303.
Reference article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/todd-kestin/five-traits-that-build-meaning-and-stability-into-your-teens-life_b_4051375.html

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Jeremy Whitworth

As Executive Director at Trails Carolina, a leading wilderness therapy program for youth and teens, I oversee operations and collaborate with our leadership team. Since 2022, I've also hosted the Common Ground Podcast for parents: https://trailscarolina.com/common-ground-podcast/ With a background in Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education, I've managed adventure-based therapeutic programs across the US and Canada. My experiences in competitive athletics and adventure sports have honed my leadership, risk assessment, and decision-making skills, which I apply to running a successful business like Trails Carolina.

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Trails saved my daughter’s life. Amanda is an amazing human and a brilliant therapist. I am so grateful to her, Science Steve, and the other wonderful people who could reach my daughter at a time when I could not.

Margot Lowman August 2022

Great life changing experience for our son. After becoming addicted to gaming during covid he was very depressed. At Trails he experienced the wilderness, Science Steve, learning survival skills and top notch therapy and support etc… I highly recommend! This gave our son and our family a renewed family bond full of love and excitement about his bright future.

Winnifred Wilson July 2022

Outstanding clinical work and superb staff! There’s a great culture at this company and it shows with how they engage with families/clients.

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