More Information About Wilderness Programs, Therapy, and Troubled Teens

• Building Girls' Self-Esteem Through Wilderness Therapy

  Something happens to girls between late childhood and early adolescence. Research shows that girls' self-esteem generally peaks around 9 years of age and then falls as they enter adolescence. more...

• A Winter to Remember: Spending the Holidays at Wilderness Camp

  When a teenager is out of control, experimenting with drugs and alcohol, breaking all of the rules, and using winter break as another opportunity to make the rest of the family miserable, spending the holidays at a wilderness therapy program can be the best solution for both young people and their family. more...

• At SUWS of the Carolinas, Parenting Workshops Enhance Family Support Services

  SUWS of the Carolinas, one of the nation's premier therapeutic wilderness programs for misdirected and at-risk adolescents, has launched an ongoing series of innovative two-day workshops to prepare parents to offer enhanced levels of support and guidance to children who have been struggling with a wide range of developmental, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders. more...

• Innovative Residential Teen Program Promotes Real Values, Real Change

  As its name indicates, Turn-About Ranch, an innovative residential program for troubled teens, is devoted to turning around the lives of troubled teenagers. It is a high-impact, short-term program designed to get results quickly. more...

• SUWS of the Carolinas Celebrates 10 Years of Success Treating At Risk Teens in the Wilderness

  On its 10-year anniversary, SUWS of the Carolinas reflects back on a decade of service to families in crisis and looks ahead to a bright future in wilderness therapy. more...

• Setting the Standard in Wilderness Therapy

  What makes a wilderness therapy program effective? Here are a few qualities to look for when choosing a wilderness camp for your teen. more...

• Wilderness Program for Teens Eases the Transition into Residential Treatment

  A new 30-day wilderness program allows families to reduce the cost and length of treatment without sacrificing the many benefits of participating in a wilderness therapy program. more...

• This Is How We Grow: One Woman's Introduction to Wilderness Therapy

  Wilderness therapy is a uniquely effective way to reach teens and young adults who are struggling with substance abuse and other emotional and behavioral issues. Read about one woman's experience spending three days and two nights in the field at Passages To Recovery. more...

• Someone I Care About Is an Alcoholic: What Can I Do to Help?

  If you are concerned about a friend or family member who is either abusing alcohol or dependent on alcohol, there are several things you can do to help. more...

• Changing the Lives of Teens Through the Power of Choice: A Strength-Based Model in Wilderness Therapy

  Outback is a progressive wilderness therapy program for adolescents ages 13 to 17 struggling with problems such as oppositional defiance, academic underachievement, low self-esteem, depression, substance abuse, and other behavioral and emotional issues that operates under the philosophy that we all have a choice as to what well make of our lives. more...

• Teen Substance Abuse: What Parents Don't Know Could Hurt Their Kids

  The teenage years are all about developing a personal identity. As part of this period of self-exploration, many teens will break rules, defy authority, and possibly experiment with drugs and alcohol. To help parents determine whether their child may have a problem with drugs or alcohol, Laurie Wilmot, LCSW, provides responses to some of parents' most common questions. more...

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