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Mountainside
has been dedicated to
using the concepts of Adventure
and experiential education to transform lives,
create commitment and help build
sustainable recoveries.
The
Adventure Based Initiatives
Program at Mountainside is designed
to build self-esteem, trust, and commitment
through the implementation of high
impact, low risk activities. The progressively challenging
initiatives encourage the participant's physical,
mental and emotional growth,
inspiring personal change. Individuals
are empowered to choose their own level of involvement
in each activity. Together, the group commits to support, encourage,
and trust each other throughout the activities. Upon
completion of an initiative, the group discusses the
process and each person is offered the opportunity
to relate his or her experience to the group. Facilitators
guide the discussion
by encouraging supportive feedback and
metaphors for life that relate to the experience.
Personal
Growth is central to the Adventure
Based Initiatives experience. We prepare you
mentally by helping you experience individual successes
which build your confidence. And, we encourage you
to develop a team spirit which
results in the camaraderie and
interdependence necessary for your team to achieve
its goals.
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