Enviros is thrilled to partake in the 2nd Alberta In-Patient Addiction Treatment Symposium 2018 on November 20 & 21 in Edmonton. One of our own has registered to do a TedTalk style presentation. Stop by our booth and say hi! ...
Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, a fitting day to re-share this message from one of our Shunda Creek alumni: Dear Shunda. You were the only one who accepted me while the rest of the world turned their back. You made me feel like I wasn’t alone for the first time in years. You saw the good person buried inside me when the rest of the world saw me as worthless. You were with me when no one else...
Our world is fraught with addictions, mental illness, family conflict, abuse, neglect and a host of other challenging issues that result in communities and people struggling to be the best that they can be. Enviros believes that everyone has a story of resilience despite the challenges in their lives. Here is one example of why we do what we do, a message from Shunda Creek alumni: Dear Shunda. You were the only one who accepted me while the rest of the world turned...
Our Base Camp program is a 90-day intensive wilderness-based addiction treatment program for youth and families in Alberta. For the past three years we’ve coordinated a day of ice climbing with renowned climber, author and public speaker Margo Talbot and guide Sarah Heuniken. The day always proves to be an amazing and inspiring experience for the youth and staff alike. Margo and Liam share their thoughts about ice climbing, and its impact on young people in the video below. ...
The Wilderness Therapy Symposium brings a diverse cross-section of clinicians, field instructors, rites of passage guides, educational consultants, professors, research specialists, students and residential programs staff under one roof to share theories, insights and best practices in an open spirit” – OBH Council The Wilderness Therapy Symposium is the work of the Outdoor Behavioural Healthcare council. It represents numerous wilderness therapy programs who seek to collaborate and share best practices. Enviros is proud to be a member. The symposium takes place in Park City,...
This episode we take a short break from the Q&A, interview style that we’ve been doing with notable guests. Two weeks ago we heard that two of our former clients at Base Camp had passed away, and it got us reflecting on the work we do and the experience of our clients (both in the program and after they leave). So in this short (14 minute) podcast, we offer you some “letters to addiction” and poetry that was written and left at...
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Episode 4: Dr. Lee Gillis on Experiential Learning
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This episode we catch up with Dr. Lee Gillis, a psychologist, author and academic practitioner who specializes in experiential, wilderness and adventure based therapies. Dr. Gillis has been absolutely instrumental in forwarding the field of experiential therapy in North America and beyond. He’s the co-author of
Episode 3-Liam Law {"type":"audio","tracklist":true,"tracknumbers":true,"images":true,"artists":true,"tracks":[{"src":"https:\/\/www.enviros.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/Episode3-LiamLaw.mp3","type":"audio\/mpeg","title":"Episode 3-Liam Law","caption":"","description":"\"Episode 3-Liam Law\" from Turning Point Podcast by Jeff Couillard. Released: 2016. Track 3.","meta":{"artist":"Jeff Couillard","album":"Turning Point Podcast","year":"2016","length_formatted":"39:43"},"image":{"src":"https:\/\/www.enviros.org\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png","width":48,"height":64},"thumb":{"src":"https:\/\/www.enviros.org\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png","width":48,"height":64}}]} This week we sat down to chat with Liam Law. Liam’s held a number of positions with our Base Camp program, first as a Youth and Family Support Worker, then as a Shift Supervisor, and more recently as the Outcomes and Evaluation Lead. Liam shares his thoughts on youth work, the treatment journey for youth and the importance of routine...
Episode 2: Kelly Waters-Radcliffe, R.Psych, on addiction treatment {"type":"audio","tracklist":true,"tracknumbers":true,"images":true,"artists":true,"tracks":[{"src":"https:\/\/www.enviros.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Episode2-KellyWaters-Radcliffe.mp3","type":"audio\/mpeg","title":"Episode 2: Kelly Waters-Radcliffe, R.Psych, on addiction treatment","caption":"","description":"\"Episode 2: Kelly Waters-Radcliffe, R.Psych, on addiction treatment\" from Turning Point by Jeff Couillard. Released: 2016. Track 2.","meta":{"artist":"Jeff Couillard","album":"Turning Point","year":"2016","length_formatted":"1:12:16"},"image":{"src":"https:\/\/www.enviros.org\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png","width":48,"height":64},"thumb":{"src":"https:\/\/www.enviros.org\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/audio.png","width":48,"height":64}}]} This podcast catches up with Kelly Waters-Radcliffe, R. Psych, who was previously employed as our family therapist and clinical supervisor at the Wilderness Treatment at Base Camp program. Though Kelly spent a number of years away from the study of psychology, his journeys taught him a great deal about...