Pure Life Adventure

At Pure Life, we utilize an adventure therapy model to help young adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, executive function deficits, trauma, and harmful coping mechanisms related to technology and substance use. At a time where so many young people are struggling with their mental health, Pure Life offers a fun and engaging alternative to Wilderness Therapy or other short term residential options.

What is Adventure Therapy?
What does surfing have to do with depression? How does rafting help treat anxiety? Activities like these help students develop self- efficacy and grit. Self-efficacy, our belief in our own ability to persevere and succeed, translates to a happier and healthier life. Adventures challenge students to overcome perceived limitations, ultimately building their self-confidence. Our mission is to facilitate meaningful therapeutic experiences that provide students with the tools to thrive and flourish. Research shows that skills and coping methods learned through adventure therapy transfer to post program success. Each novel experience has the potential to become a profound, therapeutic moment promoting lasting change.

Who Do We Serve?
Adolescence and the transition into young adulthood is an exciting time of life but can also present many unique challenges, especially for young people dealing with depression and anxiety. These challenges are very real and can be debilitating. It is not uncommon for even the brightest young people to feel “stuck” or “paralyzed” in the transition. Some struggling young people self-medicate with substances, overeating, undereating, or by avoiding, isolating, giving up easily on everything, or just simply sitting in their parent’s basement and shutting down. Whatever your challenge may be, there is hope and help available.

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