Leading Mind and Body Practices

Nationally recognized outdoor behavioral healthcare

New Vision Wilderness (NVW) is an Intermediate Level of Care Program for those who require an immediate intervention and intensive treatment. Our programs specialize in treating issues of adoption, trauma, anxiety and addiction. We serve preteens, teens and young adults in two locations: the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin and the majestic Mountains of Oregon, right outside of Bend.

Clinically intensive, mind and body oriented therapies

Highly Specialized Wilderness Programming

New Vision is known across the country for implementing leading edge therapies that address the full body and mind. Therapies center around healing the effects of early childhood stress, particularly amongst adopted children. Focused attention is given to creating regulation by alleviating anxiety through evidence-based interventions and attunement based therapies. We employ masters level, licensed clinicians that spend three days a week in the field directly with the client. We call this clinical immersion. Therapist caseloads are very small versus our peers (typically around six). We believe all of this, combined with being one of the more affordable programs, provides true value to the families we are dedicated to serving.

Our Three Treatment Target Zones

Neurological Release and Somatic Stabilization

NVW focuses on stabilizing through the nervous system and body, not through words.

Brainspotting Psychotherapy
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga
Strategic Exercise Model

“All Trauma is Non-Verbal” Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk Body Keeps the Score

Self-Regulation Training and Emotional Literacy

The key aspect of traumatized and broken attachment is the experience of powerlessness. At NVW we empower clients to manage their inner world to change their outer world.

Heartmath Stress Reduction Protocols
Art Expressive Therapy and Mastery
Growth-Zone Mastery System

“We see the World through how we feel” Institute of HeartMath

Attachment and Relational Immersion

At NVW we strategically heal relationship in a thorough way. We heal and test it on a regular basis through transferable attachment work with canines and safe adult authority figures. Learn more…

Canine Assisted Therapy
Attunement Focused Mastery Staff Model
Relational Pinnacle Experience (Canoeing, Rock Climbing, Dog Sledding)

"Relationship is a matter of survival necessity” Amir Levine and Rachel Heller Attached

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A Day in the Life of a New Vision Client

“You have 100% potential, and although it's always been there, it may have not always been seen by you. Leaving wilderness you have a new outlook on life.”
A New Vision Client

“NVW was the right choice for him and your work was the catalyst which began this transformation for which we cannot thank you enough.”
A New Vision Parent

“It was obvious to me that this was a well-oiled operation and very professionally run from a parents perspective. ”

A New Vision Parent

"I feel like I've gotten a second chance at life" New Vision Young Adult Graduate

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Member of the Association for Experiential Education

Approved by the Forest Service Department of Agriculture

Member of the Outdoor Behavioural Healthcare Council

New Vision Wilderness operates under a special use permit with the USDA Forest Service, and is an equal opportunity outdoor recreation service provider.