4 Outcomes

Our programs are evidence informed, follow a specific model of trauma focused adventure practice and guarantee improvements in ....

Attachment:  

They will experience an accepting group in which they are not an outsider.

They will feel 'normal' in relationship.

Conflict will be resolved happily - it is a major focus.

They will make friends

They will be accompanied by sound and specifically trained adults (ratio 1:3).

Stress:

They will be safe; in the group, the activities, the environment

Psycho-education; they will understand how stress works

Activities gradually increase levels of stress – while maintaining dignity

Resilience will increase

Schema:

They will disprove unhelpful beliefs of self and the world

Strengths will be identified and rewarded

Empowerment will replace helplessness and hopelessness

They will experience a deep sense of contentment

Skills:

They will learn about their psychology

They will learn lots of adventure skills, they will repeat until expert

The improved skills aim to improve self-esteem

Mindfulness moments will arise when balancing in a canoe, climbing a wall, etc

As a bonus they are likely to experience and give respect and build esteem. These are not possible to create. The other 4 can be planned and achieved.