Wilderness Therapy Hawaiian-Style
This week Dr. John Souza, Primary Therapist and Mike Sullivan, Alumni & Family Services Director were featured on LA Talk Radio “Answers For the Family“. During the program they shared their experiences with developing and implementing family therapy with young adults, often referred to as “emerging adults”, in an Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare setting. Additionally, Mike and John compared the common “myths” with the facts of emerging adulthood, while also providing insights into the importance of deepening family engagement with this population, as well as how nature-assisted therapy can promote both immediate and long-term improvements in family functioning.
Listen to the full radio show here:
https://www.latalkradio.com/sites/default/files/audio/Answers-100917.mp3
At Pacific Quest we fully utilize family participation in the therapeutic process. By involving the whole family in the healing process, we strive to improve communication, increase empathy and develop usable conflict resolution skills, which help deepen each individual’s understanding and trust in the greater process.
For more information about our Family Program visit:
https://15.pacificquest.org/our-programs/young-adults/family-involvement/