THE PURE LIFE BLOG
All our latest news, information and research
Newsletter Release | Pure Life Unaffected by The Great Resignation
Pure Life Adventure has been able to maintain quality programming due to the fact that it has been unaffected by “the great resignation” that is impacting employers across the country. Pure Life’s small size and its unique Costa Rican location have allowed the team to remain cohesive and devoted to student progress.
Newsletter Release | Family Engagement at Pure Life
In the last year, Pure Life has expanded our family support programs for our students and their families. Incorporating parents into the program has always been a foundational element of the outdoor adventure therapy curriculum at Pure Life, and new parent sessions are enhancing the therapeutic experience for both the student in Costa Rica and their families back at home.
Educational Consulting: Build A Bridge Between You And Your Child
Educational consulting on the east coast is a unique niche that is rapidly growing. Because East Coasters live in such a fast-paced and complex environment, growing up on the East Coast can be difficult for many Millennial and Gen Z youth. But educational consulting can help mentor parents and provide support for teens and young adults in crisis.
Healing From Trauma With EMDR And Wilderness Therapy
Traumatic life experiences can wreak havoc on our emotional wellbeing. EMDR therapy and wilderness adventure therapy are essential therapy options for those struggling to move forward in life and manage depression, anxiety, trauma, or other symptoms brought on by PTSD. We share what EMDR therapy is, its benefits and how Pure Life Adventure can help.
Parenting A Struggling Teen: Resource For Parents
If you are parenting a struggling young adult, we can help. Your young adult may be suffering from depression, which can impact their ability to move forward. Here are nine signs of depression in young adults and what you need to look for.
Our Wilderness Adventure Program For Adolescents
Adolescence is a very exciting time in life. Everything’s new, and there’s a lot of growth and development and fun energy towards finding the answer
Newsletter Release | EMDR and Trauma Treatment Internationally
EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a growing trend in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma that is now being offered as part of the treatment program at Pure Life Adventure. EMDR was recently recommended by the World Health Organization as a therapy for children, adolescents, and adults with PTSD because the technique “helps people reduce vivid, unwanted, repeated recollections of traumatic events.”
Newsletter Release | New Adolescent Programming Therapist Brook Jackson
With the opening of Pure Life Adventure’s new adolescent programming in 2022, they are pleased to announce the addition of a new therapist to their team. Brook Jackson has spent the last 17 years supporting young people in various settings and Brook will be joining Pure Life Adventure as a program therapist for all gender adolescents ages 15-17 years old.
