EXPERIENTIAL THERAPY
RELEASE YOUR INNER WILD
MISSION
ARE helps people, especially those recovering from addiction, rediscover greater authenticity & connection, and therefore meaning, through Adventure-, Recreation-, & Experiential-based therapies & excursions
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It’s important to note that ARE provides much more than just fun, entertainment & sightseeing. Each group is very intentional & trauma-responsive; pre-designed with evidence-based frameworks that foster ‘Meaningful Learning Experiences,' to optimize & memorialize therapeutic introspection, group cohesion, & positive behavioral change.
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ARE's experiential therapists are licensed & credentialed in their respective counseling disciplines, which means they are also insurance billable.
WHAT WE DO
EXPERIENTIAL & TEAM-BUILDING GROUPS
ARE specializes in facilitating addiction recovery groups that not only include high leverage behavioral health topic, but also come with an expressive & experiential twist, in the form of therapeutic games, activities and team-building challenges. Popular elements include Spiderweb, Gauntlet, Team Trolley, Human Rubber Band, Matrix, Marble Pass, A-Frame, 3D Bullring, The Island, Toxic Waste, Zing Air, and The Cube, to name a few.
RECREATION GAMES & ACTIVITIES
If it can be found in a P.E. teacher's equipment room, ARE's likely got it (or will get it). We've got team and field games for all ages that reconnect people in recovery with each other & with wholesome & sober fun & leisure. Activity types include kickball, wiffleball, disc golf, flag football, jump roping, foursquare, slacklining, volleyball, dodgeball, Capture the Flag, Kick the Can, tag, relays, etc. And yes, we provide the necessary equipment and gear; from a volleyball net and a baseball diamond in a bag, to disc golf baskets and slacklines.
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ADVENTURE OUTINGS & EXCURSIONS
ARE also specializes in reconnecting people with the awe and wonder of nature & in taking groups out to explore the recreation meccas of Southern Utah, Southern Nevada and Northwestern Arizona.
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OTHER EXPRESSIVE FORMS OF THERAPY
ARE gets frequent requests for custom experiences that emphasize expressive therapies, like music, poetry, art, dance, mindfulness, etc. From youth groups creating expressive poetry & rap lyrics to therapeutic Zumba classes, ARE can often tailor expressive groups for your unique needs.
