True North Wilderness
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We began our careers as field guides for a well-known therapeutic wilderness program almost 20 years ago, and our passion for working with struggling teens in the outdoors was born. Blog cover topics such as the clinical implication of wilderness, common clinical themes, research and more.
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We are delighted to invite you to join True North Evolution for an in-person presentation series on serving marginalized populations in the LGBTQ+ community. The ..read more
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True North Evolution is looking forward to hosting a networking opportunity for professionals in the Northeastern United States. The event will take place on March ..read more
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Adolescents and young adults often enroll at True North because they are feeling stuck. They may be stuck in their room, stuck on their devices ..read more
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In the Spring of 2020, after 15 years of operating with single-gender adolescent groups and all-gender young adult groups, True North introduced an all-gender adolescent ..read more
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The role of the “Guide” in Wilderness Therapy cannot be overstated. As the direct care staff, the Guide creates the foundation for therapeutic intervention, and ..read more
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I often hear students compare themselves to their peers. It sounds like, “I went so slow in Trailhead phase” or “Jesse is better at bow ..read more
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In the following blog post, Parent Therapist Peter Girz, LCSW, continues his series on attachment and parenting. If you haven’t had a chance to read ..read more
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Wilderness therapy offers a rich learning environment, and exploring new behaviors is a critical part of developing personal insight and a positive sense of self ..read more
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It’s not unusual to enter the therapeutic process with a future orientation. When enrolling in True North, families wonder where this process will lead. It ..read more
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True North is thrilled to announce some exciting changes to the clinical team. Bo Bicknell will be leading the team as Clinical Director, Evan Oppenheimer ..read more