# Wilderness Therapy Retreats The Bluefire Wilderness Therapy Program Heals Troubled Youth By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-06-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilderness-therapy References: [bluefirewilderness](http://www.bluefirewilderness.com/day-in-the-life-wilderness-treatment-center/) The Bluefire [Wilderness Therapy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-battery-powered-asset) program aims to heal troubled youth with clinically tested activities that are experienced in the [great outdoors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-wild). The retreat is a place where troubled teens are able to overcome social and behavioral issues through hard work, collaboration and physical activity. Described as a place for "adventure, friendship and personal growth," the Bluefire Wilderness Therapy program is a retreat that brings struggling teens closer to nature. The program is not only fun and engaging for participants but is also a great source of healing and development. In addition to [individual therapy sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evidencebased-treatment) -- held twice a week -- Bluefire also holds group therapy meetings four times per week, helping troubled youth connect emotionally. The program's approach also relies on parent involvement and ensures that a family truly understands their child's evolution and treatment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Outdoor Therapy:** Opportunity for the development of therapy programs that incorporate immersive outdoor experiences as a means of mental health treatment. - **Adventure-based Experiential Learning:** Growing trend of using adventure activities and collaborative experiences as an effective approach for personal growth and development. - **Family Therapy:** Increasing demand for therapy programs that involve family members to better understand and support the treatment and recovery of their loved ones. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mental Health:** Incorporating immersive outdoor experiences as a core component of therapeutic intervention for mental health conditions. - **Recreation and Tourism:** Offering adventure-based retreats as a form of experiential tourism for individuals seeking personal development. - **Education and Training:** Development of adventure-based experiential learning programs for personal and professional development purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transformative Couples Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bionic-bloom.md) - [Psychedelic Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dimensions-algonquin-highlands.md) - [All Ages Therapeutic VR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bahia.md) - [Audio Therapy Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-group.md) - [Teen-Focused Mental Health Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-room-at-princeton.md) - [Holistic Healing Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reset-reconnect-retreat.md) - [Self Care Cannabis Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sisterhood-selfcare-weekend.md) - [Private Wellbeing Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banyan-tree-connections.md) - [Resilience-Fostering Virtual Therapy Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-therapy-services.md)