Fly Fishing the Coeur D Alene River in Northern ID

Life Designs staff and students spent a weekend on the spectacular Coeur D Alene River chasing westslope cutthroat trout. The weather was perfect and the water crystal clear and refreshing--a great way to beat the summer heat.

Kayaking Adventure

Life Designs staff and students joined forces with Bear Naked Adventures, a locally run kayaking outfitter, for a beautiful trip down the Pend Oreille River. Along the way they explored a Kalispel archaeological site. They finished the day in Newport, WA with a feast of fajitas.

Culinary Classes

Life Designs staff and students attended the Master Chef cooking series in Blanchard, ID. This is a monthly event where students can hone their culinary skills and get new ideas on preparing healthy and delicious meals.

Parent Workshop

Empowering Young Adults

Parent Workshop

Sandpoint, Idaho

July 15 - 17 , 2011

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Who is the Workshop for?

Parents   -   Teachers   -   Counselors   -   Mentors
Elders   - Uncles/Aunts   -   Grandparents 

What do you leave with? 

The training helps parents and mentors to create a healthy environment where it is safe for the young person to birth  "the real me", the soul self, that brings meaning and purpose to his or her life.

Empowering communication will take on a whole new meaning. You will be relieved and excited about the new adult relationship these skills will bring to you and your adult child.

You will understand why and how to formally end childhood and encourage "the heros journey" that births solid leaders for future generations.

You will feel much more confident about "letting go" of your adult child.  You may still have fears but they will not cause you to stall a healthy launch.

You will discover how much fun this new parenting role will be for you personally. It will free you up to be an adult worth emulating, but it may radically change your life.

Some tips about how to do midlife well.

A workbook and weekly teleconference support

Logistics:

Three days, usually a long weekend.

A balance of experiential and informational.

      Indoor and outdoor exercises (not strenious)     

Tuition:  $650 per person

     lunches are catered

     lodging is not included.

Call (509) 671-1598 to Reserve your Seat

or Email us at info@empoweringyoungadults.com

Northwest Gathering

Program Director Clay Garrett attended the Northwest gathering of professionals working in residential treatment programs hosted by Woodbury Reports. It was a great opportunity to brainstorm with colleagues and talk about trends in the industry.

Whitewater Rafting and Rock Climbing

Life Designs students and staff left base Tuesday July 5th for a whitewater rafting and rock climbing adventure. They will be on the Wenatchee River on Wednesday and climbing with Northwest Mountain Sports on Thursday. During their down time the group will be exploring the Bavarian mountain town of Leavenworth, WA.

Organic Garden

Spring has finally arrived in Cusick, WA. Life Designs students have been busy planting in the organic garden to take advantage of the short, yet sweet 120 day growing season!