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Welcome · Why Wilderness Expeditions · Who Can Benefit · Who Is Not Appropriate For The Program · Advantages of Using Crossings · Our Instructional Approach · Program Results · After Care and Family Involvement · A Word About Risk · All Information · Medical Policies · All Policies
Let’s face it, who wouldn't benefit from completing a great wilderness trip in Alaska
with outstanding staff and support. Below is a list of some of the issues that
participants present with when entering the program.
- running away
- choosing the wrong friends
- bright but not achieving
- suffering from Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder
- FAS/FAE issues
- impulsive or hyperactive
- struggling with attachment disorders
- recovering from sexual, emotional, or physical abuse
- having problems with anxiety
- abusing alcohol or drugs
- beyond parental control
- low in self-esteem
- rebellious, angry, defiant
- failing in school grades and attendance
- suspended or expelled from school
- depressed or emotionally troubled
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"I built up my self confidence by being a leader to people older and younger
than me in the group. I feel like my attitude has changed a lot and I enjoy
helping other and making them feel good because it makes me feel better about
myself." - 15 year old participant
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