In today’s episode I’m taking you behind the scenes of our first wilderness rite of passage trip of the summer, a five day backpacking journey into the backcountry with a group of ten middle schoolers. I just got back last week and I’m still processing everything that happened out there, but I couldn’t wait to come on and share it with you while it’s all still fresh.
Here’s what we cover:
- The full story of our time on the trail, including the challenges, the breakthroughs, and the moments that left the guides in tears
- How asking for help became the unexpected theme of the entire trip
- What happened during solo time and the powerful ritual that followed
- The appreciation circle that cracked every single heart wide open
- The welcome home ceremony with parents that brought it all full circle
Plus, I break down six myths about teenagers that got completely shattered out there:
- That teens can’t or won’t go deep
- That they need constant stimulation and can’t handle stillness
- That their social lives are all about image and performance
- That they’re too proud or self-conscious to ask for help
- That they’re entitled or checked out
- That they resist ritual and being witnessed by the adults in their lives
This episode is for any parent who has ever wondered what their teenager is really capable of when they’re given the right container.
Register by Friday the 3rd for the last spot in our High School Girls Rite of Passage Trip into the Marble Mountains (We hit the trail on July 8th!): https://youth.guided-passages.com/high-school-girls-wilderness-quest
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