First Light Wilderness Therapy

It has been an honor to have you as part of our team. Your genuine appreciation for individual differences and advocacy for the students and Field team has been amazing. Thank you Turtle and your clinical assistant Duke!

We are HIRING!!! Are you passionate about the outdoors and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of adolescents and their families? Join our team of caring professionals at Embark at Georgia, where we are committed to reducing adolescent and young adult anxiety, depression, and suicide. We are seeking enthusiastic leaders for the following positions: Field Director Field Instructors Clinical Support Specialist If you are excited about working in a wilderness and residential treatment setting, and you are ready to embark on a journey of positive change, we want to hear from you! Don’t hesitate to connect with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Staff stability is of the utmost importance to us here at First Light. We are dedicated to continuous improvement from our processes, equipment, and clinical approach all the way up to how we care and keep our staff culture. We are so proud of each and every staff member who puts their hands to this work. We celebrate all of the workiversaries, birthdays, and special milestones that we get to share with them. Today is one such day that we get to honor two people: Jessi, Thank you so much for joining our team. Your wit and insight are invaluable to us. Your heart and soul are on full display in how you care and keep our students, families and direct care staff. Thank you for sharing your birthday today with us and your upcoming workiversary on 6/26! We wish you many, many more. Mycala! Finally! We are overjoyed that you are now FULLY LICENSED in the state of Georgia!! Thank you for your hard work and perseverance. Keep bringing it for every kiddo and family in our program. Jessica Forbes LeFiles Mycala Cherry, MS, APC, NCC #Kudos We really appreciate the difference you make #MakingAnImpact

“The patriot's blood is the seed of Freedom's tree.” -- Thomas Campbell This quote helps us reflect on all of the brave people who faced hell and death to protect and ensure our freedoms. Those who survived are indelibly changed by what they witnessed. May we always approach this day with reverence, empathy and curiosity. Working with adolescents who have faced trauma, we know that we must ask the question, "what happened to you?" and give space and safety for them to share. Today as we reflect on Memorial Day, let's remember those who have fallen, be grateful for those who made it through, be curious and a safe space for those willing to speak about things we can never imagine.

Our canine partners provide nervous system regulation, unconditional positive regard, and transferable attachment for our wilderness students. These elements track back to our Embark CASA framework: Commitment Acceptance Security Attunement. Therapy is happening at all times at First Light whether in session with our amazing clinical team or by interacting with our goldens, Rush and Springer. https://lnkd.in/e9Kry__S

Proud to be part of the Embark continuum. Our data collection efforts help us fine tune our treatment. Providing effective outcomes for clients is critical. Thanks for sharing, Emma Smith!

Every day is an opportunity to make connection at First Light. Attuning to the force within themselves, exploring the environment around them, and connecting their minds, bodyand emotions is job number one of the wilderness student. May the 4th Be with You, my friend!

First Light Therapist, Jamila Minnifield is at the Autism Symposium. She would love to connect with you! Jamila is passionate about working with younger boys/girls/non-binary students, with individuals with Autism Spectrum diagnoses, learning disabilities, transracial and intercultural adoption, and both episodic and systemic trauma. Her approach is playful and creative, and she is intensively trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness, as well as in non-violent crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques, parent coaching, grief/loss, complex trauma, and sexual trauma. Jamila is also passionate about increasing BIPOC representation and promoting increased diversity in the field of wilderness therapy and hopes to have an impact on those who might not otherwise feel represented. She actively works to address the complex issues related to trans-racial adoption and is highly proficient in teaching healthy boundaries, family conflict resolution and positive communication.

Mental Health Providers, Education Consultants, and Program Friends! Join us on May 16th from 3:30 - 5:00 pm for Crafting and Conversation. Topic: Metamorphosis 🐛 Hosted by Kayla Davenport FLW Director of Family and Alumni Services. Meet some of our clinical team and enjoy an experiential activity with butterflies. RSVP by May 7th @robin.jones@firstlightwilderness.com to sign up and to receive your butterfly kit. 🦋 Spaces are limited so let us know soon. We can't wait to share this experience with you. 💐