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03.10.20
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Tips for Better Communication With Your Teen

How was school? What’d you do today? Who’s going to be there? Where’s your sister? These seemingly simple questions, when asked to your teenager, may foster the vaguest responses. Fine. Nothing. I don’t know. A shrug. It can be frustrating... READ MORE
02.06.20
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3 Obstacles Teens Face & How We Can Help Them

After spending three years living and working outside with teenagers, I’ve picked up on recurring obstacles that I’ve watched my students face. They know all along what they struggle with at home, but the intimacy of the wilderness as a... READ MORE
12.05.18
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Is My Teen Out of Control?

At some point, you’ve probably heard your own parents complain about the “kids these days!” There’s even a scientific name for the fear of a younger generation’s moral degradation: juvenoia. While these generational clashes have existed for centuries, risky behavior... READ MORE
06.07.18
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How to Talk to Your Teen About Intercept

Four to seven weeks away from home, away from their friends, away from social media—it sounds like a difficult sell. If you’re considering an Intercept course for your teen, you may be nervous or concerned about how you’ll convince them... READ MORE
05.10.18
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Why Intercept is a Family Program

An Intercept course doesn’t end when the tents are aired out and the campfire soot is washed off the pots and pans. An Intercept course concludes when a student and their family reunite for an honest conversation. This conversation is... READ MORE
09.14.17
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Outward Bound Intercept As Seen Through Photos

For families with struggling teens demonstrating self-destructive behaviors, the Outward Bound Intercept program has been the answer to get help and seek change in a positive way. These courses are designed to develop positive decision-making skills, strengthen interpersonal relationships and cultivate... READ MORE
03.21.17
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What You Need to Know About Intercept: FAQ

Those who go on an Outward Bound expedition know the life-changing confidence, independence and support that result from the weeks spent in a new environment, with new people while forming new relationships. And while the vast majority of Outward Bound... READ MORE
12.06.16
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10 Facts About the Intercept Program

Outward Bound Intercept is a highly regarded, but sometimes misunderstood program. Whether you are exploring the idea of getting help for your teen or looking for information on different options, here are 10 facts about the Intercept program to inform, educate... READ MORE
04.06.16
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What I’ve Learned About Managing Conflict Through Working With Teens

I’ve had the opportunity to do a lot of work instructing courses for Voyageur Outward Bound School’s award-winning Intercept Program. I’ve also had the privilege of learning from teens who challenge the status quo. Often times we become so focused... READ MORE
03.08.16
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A Day in the Life of an Intercept Student

While every Outward Bound Intercept course follows a meticulously crafted learning structure, the memories, lessons and stories each student takes home after 28 days in the wilderness are entirely their own. Outward Bound Intercept is a program for families with... READ MORE