One of the best photos ever, from a recent graduate in the field.  Spent last weekend with our adolescent boy’s group and the best quote, from a student who had multiple past suicide attempts: “I have a place in this life.  I have never been stronger.”    Best. work. ever.  View high resolution

One of the best photos ever, from a recent graduate in the field.  Spent last weekend with our adolescent boy’s group and the best quote, from a student who had multiple past suicide attempts: “I have a place in this life.  I have never been stronger.”   

Best. work. ever. 

Are we turning into a nation of emotional wimps? Check out this article from Psychology today and learn how to build your and your loved ones’ emotional resilience at Open Sky!  View high resolution

Are we turning into a nation of emotional wimps? Check out this article from Psychology today and learn how to build your and your loved ones’ emotional resilience at Open Sky! 

The director of NIMH is calling for a move away from the DSM and to embark on massive research to create a new nosology. Interesting to see how this may change the world of mental health! At Open Sky, we know the wilderness heals, regardless of the diagnostic system.  View high resolution

The director of NIMH is calling for a move away from the DSM and to embark on massive research to create a new nosology. Interesting to see how this may change the world of mental health! At Open Sky, we know the wilderness heals, regardless of the diagnostic system.
 

Some shots from this week’s staff exchange, including Renne and staff lunch, Michael’s last shift and happenings on the farm! We love spring. 

Diagnosis: Human.  A compelling article from the NYTimes Op pages on  prescription drugs, overdose, and the new DSM 5.  We change lives.  View high resolution

Diagnosis: Human.  A compelling article from the NYTimes Op pages on  prescription drugs, overdose, and the new DSM 5.  We change lives. 

From the Harvard School of Public Heath comes this study: Women Abused as Children More Likely to Have Children with Autism 

From the Harvard School of Public Heath comes this study: Women Abused as Children More Likely to Have Children with Autism 

Busting fire is an experience like nothing else!  Way to go students in the field making it happen!  View high resolution

Busting fire is an experience like nothing else!  Way to go students in the field making it happen! 

Brain-Mapping Increases Understanding of Alcohol’s Effects On First-Year College Students : Not Good.  Need help? Think your child might need help?  Summer is just around the corner.  Consider Open Sky Wilderness Therapy for healthy coping skills, personal growth, and empowerment. 

Brain-Mapping Increases Understanding of Alcohol’s Effects On First-Year College Students : Not Good. 

Need help? Think your child might need help?  Summer is just around the corner.  Consider Open Sky Wilderness Therapy for healthy coping skills, personal growth, and empowerment. 

Reblogged from Online Counseling College  View high resolution

Reblogged from Online Counseling College 

Scenes from our annual company wide meeting in the new Mancos Ranch grow dome.  Read more about the day here.  (Don’t you wish YOUR meetings were held like this?) 

“It’s so bizarre how in this world if you have asthma you take asthma medicine; if you have diabetes you take diabetes medicine… if you have to take medication for your mind there’s such a stigma behind it.” 

Congratulations and support for clearing the path for recovery, education, and hope!

 

Messages from the ancients on the land in our desert course area. Learn more about the magic of wilderness therapy.  View high resolution

Messages from the ancients on the land in our desert course area. Learn more about the magic of wilderness therapy. 

“We protect what we fall in love with….”  If you haven’t seen this 10 minute video, watch it now. It is an incredibly beautiful and inspiring work of art.  Open Sky projected it at our company meeting last winter; this is one of our guiding teachings.  An author wrote a book about Wilderness Therapy years ago, and recently followed up with his subjects.  He asked what gifts they received in the wilderness and one of the surprising, reoccurring comments ?  The ability to see and appreciate beauty. 

“We protect what we fall in love with….” 

If you haven’t seen this 10 minute video, watch it now. It is an incredibly beautiful and inspiring work of art.  Open Sky projected it at our company meeting last winter; this is one of our guiding teachings. 

An author wrote a book about Wilderness Therapy years ago, and recently followed up with his subjects.  He asked what gifts they received in the wilderness and one of the surprising, reoccurring comments ?  The ability to see and appreciate beauty. 

One of our guides meditates during this past fall’s training.  NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, recognizes mindfulness and awareness tools as beneficial in recovery.  At Open Sky, in addition to exceptional clinical and psychiatric care, we teach and practice meditation, yoga and deep breathing (the 3 fold breath).  Students are also often given creative art initiatives through their therapy sessions. Let’s heal our world, one person and one family at a time.  View high resolution

One of our guides meditates during this past fall’s training. 

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, recognizes mindfulness and awareness tools as beneficial in recovery.  At Open Sky, in addition to exceptional clinical and psychiatric care, we teach and practice meditation, yoga and deep breathing (the 3 fold breath).  Students are also often given creative art initiatives through their therapy sessions. Let’s heal our world, one person and one family at a time. 

Self-harm in the form of cutting is a growing trend among teen girls (and some boys) in America.  A dangerous response to stress, emotional issues, and perhaps even ADHD, cutting can be a sign that you or your loved one needs serious help.  View high resolution

Self-harm in the form of cutting is a growing trend among teen girls (and some boys) in America.  A dangerous response to stress, emotional issues, and perhaps even ADHD, cutting can be a sign that you or your loved one needs serious help.