Every week we post notes and updates from the field so parents can follow along and know what their teen experienced during the previous week. Click below to read our most recent update, or dive into previous reports to get a sense of what life is like at Outback.
Goannas: The Goannas had a week of rebuilding and restructuring with new leadership in place. The focus of the group was on creating a safe
Goannas: The Goannas started their week honoring one another in a token ceremony that flowed into a goodbye gathering for one of their elders. Throughout
Goannas: This week we started out on a forested hill with a beautiful view. The group said farewell to one member of the group at
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by Laura McInerney, MSW, CSW In discussion of technology and electronic use, we will often use terms such as “screen time” without further designation of
by Jessica Jo Stenquist, TRS, MSW, LCSW Our brain wants to make sense of things, we are driven to create order out of chaos. And,
by Trevor Allen, CMHC I have been working with adolescents for 21 years, and earlier this year I had an experience that opened my eyes
As technology becomes an increasingly vital part of our society, it becomes more and more difficult for many people to separate from their electronic devices.
While we all probably spend a little too much time on our electronic devices, many parents are growing concerned about teen internet addiction. While cutting
Each student is given the same ingredients out here in the desert, but what they are able to make with them can vary greatly. Check
Each student is given the same ingredients out here in the desert, but what they are able to make with them can vary greatly. Check
