Spotlight on Jamie Kaczmarek and Vantage Point

Jamie Kaczmarek, a therapist at Aspiro Adventure's Vantage Point Program for teens and young adults on the spectrum

Jamie Kaczmarek has been instrumental in the development of Aspiro’s Vantage Point program and has been working in the wilderness therapy profession for the past 14 years. She specializes in working with adolescent males and females ages 13-17 years old. According to Jamie, establishing and maintaining meaningful relationships is the foundation of the Vantage Point program.

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The 3 Key Considerations for Treatment Programs

Rock Climbing | Aspiro Adventure Therapy

With your child as one of the most important people in your life, selecting the best treatment program when they are struggling becomes a vital decision. As you consider the many options of programs three key considerations will help you identify the best fit for your child and family:

1. Programs and services offered
2. Immediate outcomes for your child
3. Lasting results

Treatment Programs and Services

Many programs offer a “one size fits all” approach; however, your child is an individual with unique needs. After identifying your child’s struggles, ask the programs how they will help your son or daughter with his or her specific need. At Aspiro, for example, we offer:

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North Carolina Initiative!

Wilderness Therapy Programs For Troubled Teens | Aspiro Adventure Therapy

What a trip so far! The food, forests, and fall colors have all been spectacular! Best of all, Southern hospitality has been evidenced in its finest. Sharon Clegg, our director of risk management, and myself, field operations manager, had the pleasure of meeting with SUWS of the Carolinas on Monday morning and Four Circles Recovery … Read more

Arizona Initiative!

Arizona Alumni Initiative | Aspiro Wilderness Adventure Therapy

The second stop on our tour landed us in the breath taking Queen Creek Canyon; just outside of the sleepy little town of Superior, Arizona. This area is rich in mining history; the volcanic landscape is dotted with the remnants cast off from the copper boom which at one time brought prosperity to this region. … Read more

Aspiro and Outback Partner Under New CEO

Rick Meeves, CEO | Aspiro Adventure Therapy

It is with great excitement that the Aspiro Group and Outback Therapeutic Expeditions announce a joint partnership that will provide more comprehensive treatment solutions in the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare community! For over eight years The Aspiro Group and Outback have shared a similar commitment to clinical excellence that promotes a strengths-oriented and relationship-based model of … Read more

Teen Intervention: Five Warning Signs Your Teen Needs Help

Wilderness Therapy Programs For Troubled Teens | Aspiro Adventure Therapy

Parents often reassure themselves that their pre-adolescent or adolescent is doing fine as long as the child is not involved in dangerous behavior (alcohol use, drug use, sexual acting out) and is making good grades. In fact, the warning signs of impending trouble are actually closer to home than the more extreme behaviors just mentioned. … Read more