The summer is upon us in the world of Wilderness Therapy, and True North is thrilled to welcome the following individuals to our team: Ally Barnett, MSW, joins the clinical team as a course leader (student therapist) starting in late May. She has been working as a therapist in nearby Burlington and became acquainted with True North through a former course leader there. In preparation for running her … [Read more...]
What to Expect at a Hiring Seminar
True North students are continuously learning more about themselves and experiencing new challenges in the wilderness. They live in small groups where they are working to build community, learn leadership skills, and understand their own therapeutic process. Their personal and group experiences may seem daunting and stressful at times. But the students are not alone in their journey. They are supported throughout … [Read more...]
The Journey of Guides to Therapists
On Wednesday mornings before a shift, the air is electric but the guides are sometimes a bit sleepy. The night before a week long Wednesday-to-Wednesday shift often lacks the same uninterrupted rest as other nights. The potential pleasures and pitfalls of a new dramatic week often loom heavy in the mind on a Tuesday evening, and each guide must prepare themselves with their own rituals and habits. Before they took … [Read more...]
Profile of a True North Guide
Camping in the Vermont woods can be demanding and rugged, especially for long periods of time. However, every Wednesday at True North, guide teams of two pack their necessary belongings into a backpack and head into the field for a full week’s time to support our students through their True North journey. True North Guides are responsible for their group’s well-being and safety around the clock during their … [Read more...]
True North Attends YATA Conference
Nestled in northwest Idaho, Coeur d’Alene hosts the annual Young Adult Transition Association (YATA) conference. This year, Executive Director, Ty Maves, and Program Director, Nate Hoff attended the conference from October 18 – 21. Every year, young adult programs travel to Coeur d’Alene to share ideas and build connections. This year’s theme for Ty and Nate was definitely about connections. YATA’s mission is: … [Read more...]
Celebrating 12 Years of True North Wilderness Program
In October of 2005, Mod, Ty, Andy and our dear friend Kate Weir, incorporated True North and began to build a wilderness program. Andy had offered to come to Vermont for a few months to help us get up and running, and would go on to stay for nearly 3 years. We spent hours and hours together during those first few months, writing curriculum, selecting the menu, shopping for and field testing gear and clothing, … [Read more...]
True North Attends Northeast NATSAP Conference in Maine
On September 26-27th True North attended the 2017 NATSAP Northeast Regional Conference. This conference has been thriving at the Colony Hotel in Kennebunkport, ME for the past several years. After all, who doesn’t enjoy continuing education with a side of lobster? The conference has been so well attended that it has outgrown the venue, and will move to a bigger location in Cape Cod, MA in 2018. True North was proud … [Read more...]
