Spirited Adventures
Who is it for? BROCHURE | REFERRAL FORM
Spirited Adventures serves youth who are ages eight and older along with their families. We are located in Sherburne, Mille Lacs, Isanti, Wright, Anoka, Benton, Stearns, Todd, and Rock Counties.
Spirited Adventures is a program for youth who have a mental health diagnosis and can benefit from an interactive, adventurous approach; for those who have been unsuccessful in traditional or office-based counseling, and for those in need of increased motivation and engagement in therapy.
What?
A proven alternative to talk therapy, we are committed to offering the evidence-based approach to counseling known as Adventure Based Counseling, Wilderness Therapy, and Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare. Based on outdoor and experiential education, sessions are safely structured to encourage healthy risk-taking in sometimes unfamiliar settings.
Find out more about our services here:
COUNSELING & THERAPY |
THERAPEUTIC ADVENTURE CAMPS |
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Individual or Family Therapy & Counseling |
In Becker, Elk River, Southwest Minnesota |
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Weekly Goup Adventure Therapy |
Summer Groups Information |
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Intensive Day Treatment Information |
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WILDERNESS THERAPY EXPEDITIONS |
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Boundary Waters Experience Information |
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How?
Our adventure-based initiatives create opportunities to develop problem-solving skills, self-regulation, and feelings of accomplishment, ultimately promoting positive behavior changes when a learning experience is transferred to another context in the participant's life. The nature-based setting allows for a natural healing environment and opportunities to practice mindfulness and calming strategies.
The Staff?
This program is run by licensed therapists and behavior skills counselors who have training in experiential learning and adventure therapy.
Our program follows the best practice guidelines of the Association of Experiential Education’s Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG) and the Outdoor Behavior Healthcare Council. All staff are mental health providers and have CPR/First Aid training. Staff leading overnight wilderness trips or canoeing/kayaking groups have additional training including Wilderness First Responder certification and water rescue training by the American Canoe Association.
Referrals?
Referrals can be made by
- Parents
- School Administrators & Staff
- Therapists & Counselors
- County Social Workers
For questions or more information please contact:
spiritedadventures@greaterminnesota.org
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