NATWC to Attend IECA
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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By Angie Senic | September 10, 2009
The 2009 NATWC Conference is less than two weeks away! Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this year’s events! You can register by visiting www.natwc.org and following the link to conference registration.
The conference is being held on Jekyll Island at the Villas by the Sea Resort. Conference rates for room/condo reservations are still available.
There are many training opportunities available during the conference and CEUs will be awarded. 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!
If you have any questions . . . get in touch with Angie Senic Shockley at asenic@eckerd.org or 304-308-1571.
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By Holly Hunter | July 17, 2009
NATWC has an active volunteer Board of Directors that meets three times a year for the purpose of implementing the goals and providing an Annual Conference primarialy directed at continuing education for front line wilderness staff and program personnel. the Board is comprised of professional individuals dedicated the continuation of wilderness programs and therapeutic wilderness camping for at-risk adolescents.
The Executive Board is made up of: Linda Tatsapaugh, Chairman; Steve Cockerham, Vice Chairman; Micah Wheat, Treasurer; and Sandy Schmiedeknecht, Secretary. For more information on these and the other Board Members go to the new page dedicated to the Board of Directors and spend some time getting to know your Board.
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