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An end to an #adventure @BOEtherapy #update #dyk

Dear Blackwater Outdoor Experiences Family, I am writing this letter to officially inform you that as of November 30, 2017, I will no longer be working for Blackwater Outdoor Experiences. Taking such a huge step has without a doubt been one of the toughest decisions Dr. Bright, the other BOE staff, and myself had to make this year. Over the past two years I have worked hard to help Blackwater…

Clinical Work Can Be Complicated - #counseling #clinical #wordpress #dyk

Throughout my bachelor’s in clinical and counseling psychology and even more so in my graduate program for mental health counseling it seemed that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was the end all and be all when it comes to diagnoses. I am now in the process of going for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. I have started my 3, 400 hour residency under the…

The Miracle of Wilderness: An Explanation. Like and Share.

Morgan Hite in 1989 wrote “Briefing For Re-Entry Into A More Harsh Environment” where he explained the skills and lessons that are taken away from a wilderness expedition; but how does the wilderness teach us these lessons? The wilderness creates opportunities for you to evaluate your life and your experiences without distraction so that you can gain insight and often times rejuvenation. As you…

In counseling and psychotherapy a lot of talking and conversation takes place. Did you know that therapy that helps your mental health can take place in more than just the form of talk therapy?

In case you have not heard of them there are therapies that include: music therapy, art therapy, adventure therapy, drama therapy, and more. As much as these different types of therapies have their…

"This is Genius": The Benefit of Genuine and Authentic Relationship with Youth. An exploration of "This is Genius".

The above video has received a lot of attention in the news and on social media in the past week. What has been the large appeal? What discussion has this video generated? A lot of the discussion has been around the social and political impact of a youth creating such a statement about the state of the United States public education…

Throughout my work with youth i've noticed A Trend in Youth Work Whether Camp, Ministry, or Therapy #selfdeterminationtheory

As adults we are always trying to make sure that children and adolescence are meeting expectations whether developmental milestones, formation of a strong faith, skill development, and more. No matter what field you are in there is a trend that is in need of recognition. This trend is that only a few people know how to relate to the younger generations in an empathetic, positive, and genuine…