Spread the Word on Training Opportunities!
By Linda Tatsapaugh | January 14, 2010
NATWC is pleased to announce our newest web page and service to our industry: one calendar on which you can check out the many trainings and conferences available to you across the country. It’s difficult to keep up with all of the opportunities out there and make plans ahead to attend before they’re often sold out. Here you can find it all and decide on the most valuable use of limited training funds.
We encourage members to let us know what’s out there. If your program is doing a workshop that is open to others, you can spread the wealth of knowledge, and offset some of your training costs, too. Smaller programs may be able to connect and share the cost of expensive trainings. National and regional events put on by other organizations will be posted as well. Members will be given priority, but we want to be as comprehensive as possible for the benefit of our members, so outside listings may be accepted as well.
All listings must be events that are open to others. Consider offering a discount for NATWC members, and extend the value of membership for all. To submit a listing, check out the Trainings page, and then go to the Contact page to send it in. Thanks for sharing!
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By Greg Magnus | December 3, 2009
The NATWC newsletter, Around the Campfire, is available.
Inside the 2009 Fall issue you’ll find articles and photos such as:
- Welcome by: Philip Rogers
Welcome to the NATWC newsletter. As I envisioned the beginning of this newsletter I thought of my experiences around a campfire. - Editorial by: Steve Cockerham
We wanted to keep you informed about what’s happening in the field, or perhaps we should say the wilderness, or the woods, or the water, or wherever professionals might be doing wilderness/adventure therapy. - Parents in the Loop by: Lon Woodbury
How important is the role of parents who have a child in a residential school or program for struggling teens? - Perspective on Wilderness Therapy by: Barrett Wilson
Wilderness therapy has a unique strength in comparison to other forms of therapy, allowing the return to the natural world as part of the process.
“The squads faced each other and rose to the cheers of the onlookers…”
Download and read the Fall 2009 newsletter here (PDF file).
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By Holly Hunter | November 10, 2009
Sandy Schmiedeknecht, NATWC Secretary, will represent the National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping at the Independent Educational Consultants Conference this week in Charlotte, NC. Sandy will attend the Therapeutic Swap Meet on Friday at the Westin Charlotte.
Sandy will be available throughout the conference to introduce NATWC to non-members. NATWC is offering a special membership for Educational Consultants and Sandy will be at the conference to let you know all about it.
Stop by the NATWC booth at the Swap and chat with Sandy and while you’re there look for the other NATWC members who will be in attendance at IECA: Linda Tatsapaugh, Talisman Camps; Steve Cockerham, ETSU; Jeff Holloway, Aspen Education; and Holly Hunter, SafePassage Adolescent Services.
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By Angie Senic | October 15, 2009
Teens may develop addictions to a variety of substances, ranging from over-the-counter or prescription medications, to alcohol or illegal drugs. Substance abuse affects every aspect of a teen’s life, from family involvement to academic performance. Effective treatment of adolescent substance abuse generally includes multiple strategies:
- Individual therapy, also known as talk therapy
- Gender-specific group therapy
- Family therapy
Teens who enter a residential program will generally participate in all of these, along with group exercises to build communication, cooperation, and coping skills. The most important aspect of any therapeutic program is regular evaluation of the therapy’s efficacy, or effectiveness.
You can read the rest of the article at Eckerd Academy here.
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By Greg Magnus | September 20, 2009
The NATWC board would like to welcome everyone to Jekyll Island at the Villas by the Sea Resort. We have beautiful weather, wonderful events and an outstanding group of people this year! Stay tuned for photos and updates as they happen at this year’s conference.
- The Annual NATWC Challenge is an opportunity for you and your company/program to shine as we compete in running, biking and swimming events.
- The Board of Directors will be hosting a cookout and networking event on Sunday evening.
- Eckerd Division of Private Academies is hosting a Low Country Boil on Tuesday evening – featuring delicious food prepared by “chef in hiding” Tim McMahon.
We will also be honoring one of our founding members on Tuesday afternoon. Don’t miss this opportunity to thank a legend of outdoor treatment in person!
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