kibbutz Hazorea 3658100
Israel
About Us & Level of Care
Free Spirit Experience is an integrative experiential and therapeutic transition program based in Israel (with immersive international expeditions across the Mediterranean, including Cyprus and Italy). Operating at a supported transitional/residential community level of care, the program serves as a vital bridge for young people transitioning from clinical placements, wilderness programs, or struggling to launch into independent adulthood. Rather than an isolated clinical setting, growth takes place within a vibrant, supportive kibbutz community framework that emphasizes self-reliance, accountability, and sustainable life skills.
Demographics & Population Served
* Ages Served:
* Gap Year & Young Adult Transition: Ages 17–24
* Summer Program: Ages 17-24
* Adolescent / Summer Intensive & Rolling Admissions: Ages 14–18
* Program Options: Gap Year (semester or full-year), Summer Intensives (6–8 weeks), and Rolling Admissions / Crisis Stabilization tracks.
Primary Diagnoses & Profiles Addressed (Dx)
* Anxiety, mood disorders, and depression
* Neurodiversity (Autism Level 1 / Asperger’s profile, ADHD, executive functioning challenges)
* Failure to launch, lack of motivation, and social isolation/school refusal
* Mild trauma recovery and emotional dysregulation
* Step-down transition from residential treatment centers (RTCs) or wilderness therapy
Clinical & Therapeutic Approach
* In-Vivo & Relational Therapy: Emotional growth is embedded in everyday living, conflicts, shared community duties, and achievements—not confined to an office.
* Multidisciplinary Team: Licensed clinical social workers, individual psychotherapists, executive functioning mentors, and wilderness guides.
* Core Modalities: Individual psychotherapy, process-oriented group therapy, family systems coaching, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT-informed relational work.
* Creative & Somatic Modalities: Nature-based therapy, expressive arts, movement, sailing, and eco-initiatives.
* Challenge by Choice: Growth is driven by internal motivation and autonomy rather than punitive/reward-based compliance systems.
Learning Styles & Practical Skill Building
* Experiential & Hands-On: Ideal for kinesthetic, visual, and practical learners who struggle in rigid traditional classroom settings.
* Executive Functioning in Action: Direct coaching in real time—budgeting, culinary and nutrition skills, digital wellness, public transit, and scheduling.
* Vocational & Academic Bridging: Supported internships in the Israeli market, community volunteer placements, and college prep mentoring.
How much does Free Spirit cost? The best answer is to contact us for more information or visit our website. We offer summer options, therapeutic gap semesters, and more.
