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Bend, Oregon, United States
Deschutes Wilderness Therapy
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About Deschutes Wilderness Therapy
Deschutes Wilderness Therapy is a wilderness program treating adolescent and young adult clients with mental health disorders. Located near Bend, Oregon, they fully immerse clients in nature for the duration of the program. Deschutes Wilderness provides all needed camping gear and clients sleep in their own tents. Additionally, they treat female and male adolescent clients separately. They treat issues such as anxiety, depression, substance-use, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and family issues.
Therapeutic Methods
Deschutes Wilderness Therapy holds a trauma-informed philosophy. Their staff are trained to understand the stress clients experience during the treatment process and how to help guide clients through those experiences. They provide a range of therapies, including motivational interviewing (MI), brain spotting, yoga, psychoeducation, canine therapy, and family programming. Deschutes Wilderness has a golden retriever dog assigned to each therapeutic group who help reduce stress and provide an outlet for practicing communication and social skills.
Mastery System
A unique feature of Deschutes Wilderness Therapy is their mastery system. This system is designed to encourage and emphasize each client’s individual strengths and interests. When a client has made significant progress, they begin to explore potential mastery tracks to take. The possibilities range from survival skills, creative writing, sign language, a musical instrument, ornithology, and more. The staff help clients put a plan in place for them to achieve mastery in their chosen track.
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Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Treatment Focus
At this center, you receive personalized care for mental health conditions. They provide therapy and tailor treatment to your unique needs, diagnoses, and preferences.
Care Options
Treatment
Specializations
Adolescents
Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
Approaches
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Non 12 Step
Non-12-Step philosophies veer from the spiritual focus of the 12-Steps and instead treat the disease of addiction with holistic or secular modalities.
Wilderness Program
Wilderness programs focus on using nature and the outdoors environment to facilitate one’s self-reflective and therapeutic journey.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
Canine Therapy
Friendly dogs provide a pleasant therapeutic experience, helping patients who've experienced trauma or separations build social and communication skills.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
Neurofeedback
During therapy, patients observe their own brain waves as interpreted by an EEG. This empowers them to understand and regulate emotional responses.
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Conditions We Treat
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Gaming
Compulsive gaming is most often a problem for children and teens. The disorder can affect physical health, sleep, and the ability to focus at school.
Internet Addiction
Internet addiction is common among children teens. This compulsive disorder can damage relationships, school performance, sleep habits, and physical health.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Experience
Special Considerations
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
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