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THERAPY APPROACH
The primary technique used is the power of experience through meaningful activity. This approach has been proven to be more memorable and deeply transformative than traditional, non-interactive approaches to therapy and learning. Clients are encouraged to freely express their difficult thoughts and feelings using a variety of active experiences, for example problem-solving "games," challenge courses, canoeing, or tree climbing. Clients will experience a non-judgmental atmosphere that emphasizes your strengths and abilities. This allows clients to fully engage in the individualized process of healing and change. No particular skills are required to participate, as all sessions are customized for the client.
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APPROPRIATE CLIENTELE
Your decision to enter therapy, or enter your child into therapy, is a personal one and may take time. Here are a few indicators that therapy may help:
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Overwhelming feeling of sadness.
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Feeling "stuck" and not sure why.
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Feeling worried much of the time.
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Struggling to make sense of a recent loss.
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Hurting yourself or others.
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Having flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts from a recent trauma.
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Experiencing job or school burnout, lack of motivation and sleep.
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Getting angry for no apparent reason.
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Experiencing relationship problems (couples or families) due to a variety of stressors (e.g., moving, divorce, etc.)
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SERVICES PROVIDED
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Assessment or professional review of individual and/or family needs and strengths. Together we can decide what treatment and support, if any, are needed.
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Individual, couples, family, or group therapy addressing your current needs and concerns.
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Prevention or educational programs.
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Adventure opportunities (examples include canoeing, challenge course, and tree climbing)
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THERAPY SESSIONS
Life Adventures Counseling & Consulting provides individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy sessions. Typical office sessions are 50 minutes long and include activities to enhance your understanding of your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors as well as the acquisition of effective coping strategies. Field based sessions vary in length from 60 minutes to three hours depending on the activity involvement. A sample of field based sessions include canoeing, challenge courses, and tree climbing. Field based activities may include an additional site fee. There is a sliding scale for all session fees. Please call for additional information.
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RESEARCH
Current research in experiential education and psychology practice supports the effectiveness of adventure and experiential therapy. Life Adventures Counseling & Consulting feels strongly that we incorporate evidence-based practices into all of our programming. Please follow this link for more information about Current Research.
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RESEARCH
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