Tag: young adults

A struggling teen or young adult can have a massive impact on the whole family system, and as a parent, you likely feel that more than any other member of the family. That’s why family support and education are so important for teens in treatment programs—the whole family can heal with the right support.

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The Role of Family Support in Programs for Struggling Young Adults

Your young adult or teen is struggling in some way—maybe they are having a hard time with their mental health, maybe they are struggling to

December 3, 2024

For starters, develop a foundation of trust based on open communication. The key to supporting your child during this critical transition is to offer support and guidance while honoring their autonomy.

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How To Support Young Adults Struggling With Life Choices

Whether they feel lost or anxious about career choices, educational opportunities, or wrestling with self-identity, struggling young adults often face difficult challenges. As they transition to adulthood, it’s essential for them to find help and feel supported.

October 31, 2024

The nuances when it comes to the difference between social anxiety and shyness might feel insignificant, but when we look at the actual definitions of both experiences, the difference is profound.

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Social Anxiety vs Shyness: How To Help Your Young Adult Thrive

Is your young adult shy, or do they have social anxiety? Sometimes, it’s hard to tell, but when it comes to the mental health and future success of your young adult, figuring out what is going on is crucial. We’ll go through what you need to know about social anxiety vs shyness in young adults to help you get the support you need.

October 1, 2024

While the physical benefits are obviously incredibly important, the mental health benefits, personal growth, and confidence-building might be the most important parts of hiking in the rainforest for teens and young adults.

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Rainforest Backpacking: Adventure and Mental Health Benefits for Young Adults

What if you could take the benefits of backpacking and double or even triple those benefits? At Pure Life Adventure, we take backpacking benefits seriously! Find out how backpacking in the rainforest can support the development of your young adult!

August 9, 2024

Confidence can suffer during the teen and young adult years. Adventure therapy can offer a unique, fun, and exciting way to gain confidence. Our program at Pure Life Adventure is designed to offer balanced exposure to therapy, the culture of Costa Rica, and adventure, all culminating in a confidence-boosting experience.

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Building Self-Confidence Through Adventure Therapy: Overcoming Perceived Limitations

Confidence can suffer during the teen and young adult years. Adventure therapy can offer a unique, fun, and exciting way to gain confidence. Our program at Pure Life Adventure is designed to offer balanced exposure to therapy, the culture of Costa Rica, and adventure, all culminating in a confidence-boosting experience.

August 2, 2024

Adventure activities help students develop self-efficacy, grit, purpose, and drive. In addition, our program offers individual and group therapy to heal the root of mental health struggles such as depression and anxiety.

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How Outdoor Adventure Therapy Can Combat The Effects of Screen Time

Screen time—and the rate at which it has permeated childhood—has been a hotly debated topic during the last decade, but it is here to stay. If you’re wondering how to wrestle your child back from a digital world that is all-consuming, we offer a practical solution to limiting screen time through adventure therapy grounded in nature and human-centered relationships.

May 1, 2024

Screen time strikes guilt and fear into the heart of every parent, but few of us know how bad screens can be and what to do about screen use for our kids.

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Think Screen Time Isn’t Hurting Your Kids? These 5 Studies Say Think Again

Screen time strikes guilt and fear into the heart of every parent, but few of us know how bad screens can be and what to do about screen use for our kids. Don’t worry, we’re going to go over prominent screen time studies as well as methods to deal with screen limitations for your teen and young adult.

February 13, 2024

Positive parenting can play a vital role in developing your child’s self-esteem and identity. If you’re struggling to understand your child, this article gives practical, positive parenting tips that can change the dynamic of your relationship and put you back on solid footing.

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11 Tips For Parents On How To Help Their Teen Grow Into A Successful Adult

Positive parenting can play a vital role in developing your child’s self-esteem and identity. If you’re struggling to understand your child, this article gives practical, positive parenting tips that can change the dynamic of your relationship and put you back on solid footing.

February 13, 2024