An Experience that Altered the Course of My Life
10December
An Experience that Altered the Course of My Life

Dr. Dan Smith shares his experience: In the wilderness, during the summer of 1992 that "altered the course of my life in ways I am still coming to...

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Finding Hope In The Wilderness
01April
Finding Hope In The Wilderness

For most of her childhood, Felicity Potter was a pretty typical kid. She went to school, spent time with friends, and generally lived a normal and happy...

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Wingate Wilderness Acquires New Director of Admissions to Facilitate Long Term Growth
12September
Wingate Wilderness Acquires New Director of...

WinGate Wilderness Therapy is excited to announce the hiring of industry leader Christopher Black as our new Director of Admissions. With over 24 years of...

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Founders of Wingate Wilderness Therapy Offer to Help Family in Crisis on the Dr Phil Show
31August
Founders of Wingate Wilderness Therapy Offer to...

Why Dr. Phil Says 15-Year-Old Shouldn’t Go Back To His Parents’ Home ‘Right Now’ Fifteen-year-old Cole has been kicked out of...

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Wilderness and Your Mental Health
31July
Wilderness and Your Mental Health

Whether a young person struggles with mental health concerns, substance abuse, the pressures imposed by chronic illness, or other challenges, getting care is...

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Combating Depression with Wilderness Therapy
21February
Combating Depression with Wilderness Therapy

Depression is a web of many factors. Recent research has pointed to other biological factors, including immune function and intestinal bacteria, as...

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The Value Of Wilderness Therapy for Troubled Teens
29January
The Value Of Wilderness Therapy for Troubled Teens

Thousands of teens all over the U.S. suffer from drug addiction, psychological conditions, and other serious life challenges. Only a customized approach that...

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Why Wilderness Therapy Works
30August
Why Wilderness Therapy Works

Wilderness therapy is often the last option loved ones think of when an adolescent or teen is in trouble - but it is one of the most effective. Young people...

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