Trails Carolina, a wilderness therapy program for preteens and adolescents, is adding a week of adventure education to its transition schedule. During this week, students are engaged in a progression of skill development activities that culminate with a peak experience.  This highly intentional addition to Trails Carolina’s wilderness programming is designed to take advantage of the North Carolina landscape in a way that has never been done before. 

A peak experience at Trails Carolina influences modes of change for Trails students. Experiences at the program are tailored to challenge comfort zones and create a shift in a student’s self-awareness and self-confidence. They help improve their ability to grow while in the program. Studies show peak experiences are an opportunity for individuals to experience positive emotions while providing therapeutic benefits only found in an outdoor recreation setting.

“We are excited about this new offering for our students. At Trails Carolina we constantly challenge ourselves to evaluate our program and its efficacy. This week of adventure activities is another way our students can engage in a novel experience that creates the opportunity for them to experience profound and therapeutic moments that ultimately result in lasting change,” explained Program Director Jeremy Whitworth.

Trails Carolina is a wilderness therapy program for pre-teens and adolescents ages 10-17. The clinically sophisticated and time-tested program engages students through wilderness therapy, mindfulness and yoga, equine-assisted therapy, intentional transitions, and academic engagement. Recent outcome research demonstrates efficacy. Trails Carolina was created to help families reconnect and heal. For additional information about Trails Carolina, located just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, please call 800-975-7303.