Second Nature’s On-Trail Family Intensive is a three-day, two-night intensive that combines the restorative power of nature with professional therapeutic guidance. Through an immersive and personalized approach, it offers parents and their children a unique opportunity to reconnect, address relationship challenges, and rebuild trust and communication.
"The On Trail Family Intensive provides a valuable opportunity to support families in ways that truly matter," says Steve DeBois, Ph.D., Clinical Director. "By combining our existing nature-based therapeutic program with active, in-person parental participation, we create a more unified and effective therapeutic experience, enhancing the overall clinical impact. For many families, this is the first time in a long time that parents and their child have been together without distractions, simply enjoying time with one another. That kind of presence is incredibly powerful for fostering connection and healing.”
Over the course of three days and two nights, families participate in a range of activities designed to foster growth and healing. These include sessions with the family’s primary therapist, collaborative team-building exercises, reflective campfire discussions, and real-time feedback and strategies tailored to each family’s needs. Through these experiences, families develop stronger trust, enhance their communication skills, and establish a foundation for sustained positive change. The program concludes with families equipped with practical tools and a revitalized sense of connection.
Research underscores the importance of family-based therapy. A 2023 review in Child and Family Psychology Quarterly found that teens involved in therapy alongside their parents had better long-term outcomes, including stronger family relationships and reduced relapse rates.
About Second Nature:
Creating change for 15,000+ families and setting the standard for nature-based treatment since 1998. Second Nature has earned a well-deserved reputation as a pioneer in nature-based therapy and is committed to delivering exceptional service, offering clinical excellence, and maintaining an exemplary safety record. By integrating clinical expertise, family therapy, and the therapeutic benefits of nature, Second Nature has successfully helped adolescents overcome emotional and behavioral challenges. A team of highly experienced therapists employ advanced interventions and actively involve families in the treatment process. Second Nature combines empirically validated therapy and clinically sophisticated interventions along with the transformative power of nature to promote resilience, foster healthy choices, and facilitate genuine personal growth.
Learn more at second-nature.com or email Julia Andrick at Julia@second-nature.com.