wilderness therapy

Pure Life is an adventure therapy and therapeutic GAPyear program. The program allows students to achieve college credit and develop emotionally in a supportive and nurturing cultural environment. The program is located in Costa Rica and removed from the convenience of home life with the supportive and cultural diversity of the culture. Students are referred to the program and can range from ages 15 to as high as 21 years of age. Some students are from adopted families. They have connected families but need direction and support. it's a very small program. No more than 10 students with a clinical staff addressing depression, anxiety, and support are needed for these children at varied ages. The clinical staff has virtual 1-on-1 conferences and instructional classes in everything from water safety, canoeing, outdoor adventure, repealing, and rafting.