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ELYSIAN

ecotherapy through adventure

ECOTHERAPY THROUGH ADVENTURE

ELYSIAN

Elysian offers new ways to experience therapy for young adults struggling with difficult challenges and life circumstances. Elysian provides various wilderness immersion experiences located at places all over the world that range from two weeks to two months. The immersion experience is integrated with research-based techniques including therapeutic models with an emphasis on adventure therapy, cultural immersion, wellness and community service. We are known across the country for implementing leading edge therapies that address the full body and mind. Elysian's licensed clinicians spend several days a week in the field working directly with the students throughout the immersion. Elysian provides a life-changing opportunity to discover and create a healthy life that is an intelligent and authentic expression of one's true nature. We invite you to explore our comprehensive website to learn more about the Elysian Immersion experience.

The Problem


Nature Deficit Disorder Biophilia suggests that humans possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other forms of life. When we don’t go outside and reconnect with nature, it can create this nature deficit disorder that is created by:


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The social demand to work harder

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An emphasis to make more money

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Society’s addiction to their phones

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Trying to create an idolized self on social media


Mental health issues have been on the rise. People find it harder to take a break from their busy lives, disconnect from their phones, and reconnect to themselves. It is time to do something about and we are here to help!

WHAT MAKES ELYSIAN SO UNIQUE

THE SOLUTION

Elysian immerses you in a new culture, away from your phone and daily distractions. Here, you will be able to focus on your overall health, while connecting to yourself and nature under the close care and guidance of licensed professionals.


The immersion experience provides a new form of therapy to those already diagnosed with a mental health issue those seeking help, those who are struggling to deal with grief or trauma as well as those who are looking to reconnect to their mind, body and soul.


We also offer a customizable continuing care program that provides a way to incorporate ecotherapy and additional techniques learned during the immersion into your day-to-day life. To learn more about our continuing care program, click here.

LISTEN TO NATURE'S TEACHINGS

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WILDERNESS

Elysian immersion experiences are held at select locations that offer extraordinary and diverse environments. Students are exposed to beautiful landscapes in the work that provide unique opportunities for change. The wilderness is a simplistic environment that minimizes distractions, therefore allowing for a more authentic growth experience.

EXPERIENCE EXTRAORDINARY

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ADVENTURE

Adventure therapy is a dynamic way to break through boundaries, build awareness, challenge negative beliefs, and establish healthier behavioral patterns. his therapy can tap into deeply painful issues that our license team will help you confront so you can begin the healing process that is essential to personal growth and a happier life.

WHY IT WORKS

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THERAPY

Elysian provides individualized assessment, treatment, and support guided by our clinically sophisticated and research-driven model. All therapy sessions take place in nature, whether it is gathered around a fire or on a walk. Our Therapeutic professionals are passionate about building skills and creating lasting change.

MEET THE STAFF

ARE YOU READY FOR CHANGE?

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Explore some of our upcoming immersion experiences. Elysian’s wilderness therapy programs take our proven treatment model of whole-health and apply it to primitive living in the wilderness, free of distractions, and rich with metaphor. This empowering experience provides an intervention, assessment and stability necessary to achieving and maintaining a happier, healthier life. This experience consists of backpacking and primitive living skills, coupled with personalized clinical treatment and individualized and group therapy. This program is for those who feel stuck, lost, unmotivated, overwhelmed or need help finding their inner empowerment. Our experienced clinical team is successful at working with a variety of issues, from mental health diagnoses, developmental issues and learning disabilities.



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