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Mindfulness Matters Part 1: What is Mindfulness and Interoception?

The Open Sky Team

ASD Treatment at Open Sky: Chris Blankenship, LCSW, to Oversee ASD Programming

Through our evidence-based practices, diverse team dynamics, and emphasis on healthy living, Open Sky offers highly effective programming for students with neurodiverse profiles, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In responding to needs of young people and families coming out of the pandemic, Open Sky has focused on refining and enhancing our programming to meet the […]

Emily Fernandes, MSW | Executive Director, Co-Founder, Therapist

The Impact of Adoption and How Open Sky Can Support

The Open Sky Clinical Team

Understanding and Treating Codependency and Enmeshment in Family Relationships

Mark Sobel, LCSW | Clinical Therapist | Adolescent Boys and Early Adolescents

Resiliency in Communication: What Does it Mean, and Why Does it Matter?

Maura Nolan, LPC, LCMHC, NCC | Clinical Therapist

Empathy: A Superhuman Power or Kryptonite?

Addy Ho, MA, LPC | Clinical Therapist | Adolescent Girls

Part Two: How Open Sky Supports Students on the Spectrum

The Open Sky Clinical Team

Part One: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Open Sky Clinical Team

Understanding and Responding to Your Teen’s Defiant Behavior

Jonathan Mitchell, MA, LPC | Senior Clinical Therapist | Adolescent Boys

The Best Decision I Didn’t Want to Make: Alumni Parent Wendy Reflects on Family’s Open Sky Journey

Open Sky Alumni Parent

Gender Exploration in Early Adolescents: Guidance for Students, Parents, and Families

Julia Lehr, MSSW, LCSW, AMFT | Clinical Therapist | Early Adolescent Girls

Nature and Nurture: Updates to Early Adolescent Base Camp Foster Comfort and Support

The Open Sky Team

Healing the Grief of Living Losses: Understanding the Impact of an Unexpected Future

Open Sky Family Services Team

Addiction and Adolescence: Treating Substance Use and Process Addictions in Wilderness

The Open Sky Team

The Healing Power of Winter Wilderness Therapy (Part Two)

The Open Sky Team

Celebrating One Year of the Early Adolescent Program

Liz Lucarelli, MS, NCC, LCMHC, RPT | Early Adolescent Clinical Program Director

Winter Safety and Comfort: A Top Priority at Open Sky (Part One)

The Open Sky Team

Grieving as a Family: Holding Space for Loss and Each Other

Open Sky Family Services Team

Beyond Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Treating Addiction through Nervous System Regulation

Maura Nolan, LPC, LCMHC, NCC | Clinical Therapist

High School and College Age Students Eligible to Earn College Credits and Pay for Open Sky Using College Savings

The Open Sky Team

Thanksgiving in the Field: A Day of Gratitude and Connection

The Open Sky Team

Processing and Treating Trauma in Wilderness

Addy Ho, MA, LPC | Clinical Therapist | Adolescent Girls

Understanding and Treating Self-Injury in Wilderness

Kirsten Bolt, MEd, LMFT | Assistant Clinical Director and Senior Clinical Therapist | Adolescent Girls

Celebrating New Possibilities: Graduation at Open Sky

Open Sky Family Services Team

Jason’s Day: Support Families in Need While Enjoying the Outdoors!

The Open Sky Team

Join Our Team! Open Sky is Hiring Family Care Coordinators

The Open Sky Team

Wilderness Therapy for Problematic Gambling: A Novel Intervention for an Increasingly Prevalent Problem

Chris Blankenship, LCSW | Assistant Clinical Director and Senior Therapist | Adolescent Boys and Transition Age Young Adults

Leaning In and Looking Forward: How Parent Coaching Helps Families Tap into their Strengths, Resources, and Wisdom

Open Sky Family Services Team

You Asked, and We Listened! Open Sky Introduces Family Quest Experience for Alumni Families

Open Sky Family Services Team

Embracing Challenge, Inspiring Change: A Conversation with Clinical Therapist Addy Ho

The Open Sky Team

Wilderness and the Core Self: A Conversation with Clinical Therapist Jeni Allton

The Open Sky Team

The Fire Within: How Open Sky Helped Madeleine Find her Spark

Open Sky Alumni Student

How Company Culture Inspires Community

The Open Sky Team

Why Guide at Open Sky: Field Staff Share Their Passion for Their Work

Our field staff are the heart of Open Sky. They are with students day and night, providing necessary structure and containment and supporting students in becoming their full selves. They are compassionate, playful, strong, creative, and essential to our program. Below, members of the Open Sky field team share what makes this work special and […]

The Open Sky Team

Safe Journey: How Clinical Therapist Barbara Ferri Partners with Wilderness to Build and Heal Relationships

The Open Sky Team

Strategies for Healing Trauma and Addictive Behaviors

Nick Lenderking-Brill, MA, LPC | Clinical Therapist | Adolescent Boys

Program Mentor Chris Moeller Celebrates 15 Years and 2,275 Field Days at Open Sky

The Open Sky Team

From Family Services Therapist to Clinical Therapist: A Conversation with Nick Lenderking-Brill

The Open Sky Team

Courage in Connection: A Q&A with Open Sky Alum Isabelle

Open Sky Alumni Student

Integrating Treatment and Education: Academic Opportunities for Young Adults at Open Sky

The Open Sky Team

Join Our Team! Open Sky is Hiring Therapists in Family Services Department

Open Sky Family Services Team

Bearing Witness: A Conversation with Clinical Therapist Maura Nolan

The Open Sky Team

Ahead of the Game: How Wilderness Treats Excessive Gaming in Pre-Teens

The Open Sky Team

Family Pathway Class: Essential Skill Building and Support for Parents

Open Sky Family Services Team

Mariah Loftin Promoted to Clinical Director; Sebastiaan Zuidweg Transitions to Assistant Clinical Director

The Open Sky Team

Social Resilience in Early Adolescence: How Wilderness Builds Communication and Relationship Skills

The Open Sky Team

Embracing New Adventures: An Early Adolescent Program Update

The Open Sky Team

Giving Tuesday: Give the Gift of Wilderness!

The Open Sky Team

The Wonders of Winter: Living and Thriving in Canyon Country

The Open Sky Team

Dr. Melia Snyder now Accepting Young Adult Clients

The Open Sky Team