Operating in the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia, our first group teens will participate in our innovative wilderness therapy program. With an emphasis on the CASA clinical model, Integrative Learning and the Mastery System, our students and their families will have the opportunity to heal. First Light Wilderness Therapy provides an integrative treatment model that is centered in Developmental Re-Integration, Generational Empowerment, Interactive Education and Self-Growth, to promote the healing of individuals and family systems. WHO WE SERVE We provide single gender groups for both boys and girls ages 13-17 and young adults ages 18-26. Despite numerous therapeutic efforts, many teens and young adults struggle with the effects of early childhood stress, developmental trauma and/or adoption. They often demonstrate symptoms like Anxiety Depression ADHD Emotional Dysregulation Depression Substance Abuse Difficulty Engaging in Meaningful Relationships CLINICALLY INTENSIVE, MIND AND BODY-ORIENTED THERAPIES First Light Wilderness is known for its use of a variety of clinical modalities that treat the mind and body. Our mental health treatment is centered on healing the effects of early childhood stress or developmental trauma in our clients, particularly among students struggling with attachment and/or adoption. Below are some of the modalities we offer at First Light. Trauma Focused CBT Accelerated Resolution Therapy behavior mapping EMDR Brainspotting Heartmath Motivational Interviewing Gestalt Therapy Trauma Sensitive Yoga behavioral therapies expressive art therapies family systems therapy Somatic Psychotherapy.