Brenda Zane
Brenda Zane
How Adventure Therapy Can Offer Young Adults Life-Long Tools for Mental Health & Resilience, with Andrew Taylor
How Adventure Therapy Can Offer Young Adults Life-Long Tools for Mental Health & Resilience, with Andrew Taylor
How Adventure Therapy Can Offer Young Adults Life-Long Tools for Mental Health & Resilience, with Andrew Taylor
Thursday 22nd December 2022
Andrew Taylor discusses how adventure therapy helps young adults build resilience and mental health tools through outdoor activities on 'Hopestream'.
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Get the buttons here!Building Resilience: The Power of Adventure Therapy for Young Adults
A benefit of residential therapeutic environments is that they help re-discover your son or daughter’s behavioral and mental health baseline and identify what resources will impact lasting change most.
Imagine watching your child rediscover themselves through the thrill of outdoor adventures. In this engaging episode of 'Hopestream', Brenda Zane chats with Andrew Taylor, the founder of Pure Life Adventure Therapy, about how adventure therapy can be a game-changer for young adults grappling with mental health challenges and substance misuse. Unlike traditional therapy, adventure therapy uses activities like rock climbing, surfing, and hiking to help individuals build resilience and emotional regulation skills.
Andrew sheds light on the unique benefits of adventure therapy, explaining how it differs from wilderness therapy and why it's particularly effective for young adults dealing with isolation, anxiety, and depression. He shares how being in nature can reset the brain and nervous system, providing a much-needed break from the pressures of everyday life. While not suitable for those in active addiction or newly sober, adventure therapy offers a powerful blend of fun and deep therapeutic work.
The conversation also explores the importance of finding the right therapeutic environment for your child and recognizing the signs of substance misuse. Andrew discusses how adventure therapy can help young people develop grit and resilience, equipping them with lifelong tools to handle life's challenges. He also touches on the impact of cancel culture on young adults and how it can lead to negative behaviors.
By the end of this episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of how adventure therapy can support your child's mental health journey. Whether you're a parent seeking alternative treatment options or simply curious about this innovative approach, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.