If I was going to get the experience I really wanted, I had to go for it. With leaps, tip-toes, and awkward body movements, I made my way through the crowd of people and blankets towards the front of the stage. With every step I made, I felt awkward and like I was inconveniencing everyone around me. Normally I would Read more…
One of my favorite quick, go-to resources is a website that is almost a one-stop-shop for camp games, songs, skits, and activities. I’ve used this website as an inspiration for my camp programs with families. If you are a therapist or are just looking for something fun to spice up your get-togethers, check out Ultimate Camp Resources‘ website, http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/. One Read more…
Have you ever hear of wilderness therapy? What about adventure therapy? Maybe you’ve heard of outdoor behavioral healthcare? Well, if you’ve heard them all or think I’m talking about giving therapy to the trees, there is actually a type of therapy that is experiential-based and often uses nature as a tool for change. This is a type of therapy with Read more…
“The old men come to see me. And they are wary. As men usually are. They will submit to my touch. And can’t imagine that the hand of another man could ever help much, or for long. I wait, imagining myself pliable. And when the sad burden of their life rises to the surface, that is what I Read more…
So there I was…sitting in the stern, steering with all my might and concentration, trying to j-stroke and pry my way through all the jagged rocks of the river. The coolest part: this is my job. I get paid to play outside. More specifically, I got paid to co-lead a whitewater canoe trip for one of my family camps. Now, normally Read more…
