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01.07.22
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Intercept Expedition: A Real Life Video Game Experience

So you’re signed up for an Intercept expedition. Now what? Discover how going on an Intercept course can be a lot like participating in a real life video game. You set out into the unknown, exploring your new world. You... READ MORE
12.15.21
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Wilderness Therapy or Outward Bound Intercept: Which One is Right for Your Family?

Originally published May 18, 2015 and updated on December 15, 2021. “The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears or the sea.” -Isak Dinesen The benefits of the wilderness – and its positive effects on youth in particular – have... READ MORE
07.15.21
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How to Cultivate a Good Self-Image

Learn how to develop a healthy self-image through intentional daily practices. Have you ever heard the phrase, “who are you when the world isn’t watching?” Meaning, who is your real self, stripped away from the labels, stories and standards you’ve... READ MORE
06.29.21
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How to Respond to Impatience With Patience

Impatience need not be a bad thing–it motivates us to meet our basic human needs, but too much of it can turn ugly, leading to flared tempers and compromised decision-making.  Growing one’s personal reservoir of patience is a lifelong practice... READ MORE
04.06.21
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Intercept or Classic? How to Choose the Right Expedition for Your Teen

Deciding what type of expedition is right for your teen can feel overwhelming—we’re here to help.  This post was originally published on August 9, 2018, and updated on April 6, 2021. The list of things teens learn on Outward... READ MORE
03.02.21
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How to Set Reachable Expectations for Your Teen

Establishing expectations are important for creating a safe, collaborative and unified environment among teens. Whether it’s at school or home, expectations are the glue that can keep a family or a classroom of students together. They hold us accountable for... READ MORE
02.02.21
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Anger, Attention or Anxiety? Discover the Why Behind A Child’s Outburst

 What even is school right now? With students and teachers, school faculty and staff forging a path through overgrown, nearly-impossible-to-navigate, terrain—I can only imagine how challenging it must be emotionally for our young people. New, unprecedented circumstances bring about... READ MORE
01.12.21
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How to Reset Communication Habits After A Stressful Year

 2020 was one big ball of stress, and just because the year came to an end doesn’t mean that stress dissipates. Of course, we all want to press the reset button, but more so, we want to make amends... READ MORE
07.09.20
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4 Practices for a Successful Summer with Your Teen

Summer can present both opportunities and challenges to families and teenagers as they navigate the potential loss of routines and social time provided by school schedules. With extra time on their hands, and during this summer of a pandemic, there... READ MORE
05.05.20
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The Hidden Cost of Too Much Screen Time for Gen Z

 Our crew was sitting around the fire partaking in ‘Hopes and Fears,’ an activity where each student shares what they look forward to and what they’re scared about going into their course experience. The thing I’m most scared of... READ MORE

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