Outdoor Adventures and Self-Discovery:...
Summer is a time when children and teenagers can take a break from school, relax, have fun, and enjoy their freedom. When the weather warms, opportunities...
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...
Cathy and Greg's Testimony
Sending Our Children To WinGate Four years ago, we had to make one of the most difficult decisions we've ever had to make. For years we watched helplessly as...
Katie's Story
The testimony of Katie, a graduated WinGate student. A few years before she went to WinGate, she was swallowed up by an avalanche, darkness overwhelmed her...
David's Story
The testimony of David, a graduated WinGate student. Almost 5 full years ago he was struggling with an intense drug addiction coupled with terrible mental...
Adding the Wisdom of Play to the Wisdom of Trauma
Our bodys wisdom can take care of us by disconnecting from that which is too painful to bear. However, we are not meant to stay in this disconnected state.
Creating Lasting Change Within Ourselves
One of the hardest parts of the recovery process is discovering that healing is a lifelong journey, and that there are no overnight cures, no quick fixes to...
What Does Dependence Feel Like
If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide, PLEASE call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Physical, Mental and Emotional...
Shifting Negative Thought Patterns In Recovery
Sometimes when we're in recovery from our addictions and mental health issues, even when we've completed a treatment program, we are still grappling with...