Dragonfly Transitions

10/30/2023

🎃🍁🍃There’s nothing like getting out to the pumpkin patch on a beautiful fall day in Oregon! Our weekend adventures crew is always on the hunt for active, fun and therapeutic movement ideas for our students! 🎃🍁🍃

10/30/2023

It was “Anthony Appreciation Day” and our team did not disappoint! Our Clinical Director has a style we all had to impersonate and we had so much fun doing it! Thanks to Anthony for all he does for Dragonfly! 🙏✨

09/29/2023

09/26/2023

It’s safe to say the Dragonfly Transitions fall adventure trip was everything we hoped it would be!

I’d like to give a huge shoutout to our Adventures and Activities Coordinator, Colton, and our Primary Therapist, Elias, for facilitating a beautifully therapeutic trip for our students. The Oregon coast was the incredible backdrop for a week of adventuring and pushing past comfort zones.

I’m proud of our students and the growth they are making in our program and I’m proud of our team for providing the support they need along the way. 🤩🌊🏄🏕️🦭

09/12/2023

We are absorbing as much as we can of the last days of summer! ☀️🌲🥾

Our Adventures and Activities Coordinator is passionate about getting our students out in nature as much as possible. The mental health benefits are countless!

09/07/2023

✨ September is Su***de Prevention Awareness month ✨

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis,

call or text 988 immediately.

If you are uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can chat the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.

You can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.

Help is available! Speak with someone today. 🙏

08/28/2023

Nate Benham, primary therapist, and Sarah Walker, program director, had an amazing time attending the Wilderness Therapy Symposium. Thank you, Sarah, for your fantastic presentation!

Learning, growing, and connecting!

08/25/2023

🎉 Celebrating Dee's Remarkable Dedication as a Mentor 🎉

🌟 Let's take a moment to shine the spotlight on Dee, a true guiding light for young adults on their journey to success! 🌟

Dee's unwavering dedication as a mentor has touched countless lives, inspiring growth, confidence, and achievement. With a heart full of compassion and a spirit of empowerment, Dee has been an incredible source of guidance, support, and encouragement for our youth.

🙌 Through countless conversations, Dee has shared wisdom, offered a listening ear, and provided a safe space for dreams to flourish. Their commitment to helping young adults navigate challenges and embrace opportunities is truly inspiring.

🌱 Dee, your impact reaches far beyond the surface. Your guidance has nurtured dreams into reality and transformed uncertainties into triumphs. You're not just a mentor; you're a beacon of hope and possibility.

👏 Let's give a heartfelt round of applause to Dee for their exceptional dedication, kindness, and invaluable contributions to the growth of our young adults. Your efforts are changing lives, one mentoring moment at a time.

👉 Join us in celebrating Dee's hard work and the positive ripple effect they've created within our community! Share your stories and appreciation below. 💌

08/22/2023

✨✨Mentor spotlight! ✨✨This is one of our newer Ashland mentors, Mike! He brings so much to our students and we are so thankful to have him on our team!

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Mike was raised with his three brothers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studied anthropology and archaeology. While at school Mike worked at a popular Jamaican restaurant honing valuable culinary and job skills. He then attended the Canadian field school in Africa program. On safari, Mike participated in archaeological excavations, took field classes in ethnobotany, wildlife ecology, eco-tourism all while camping under the stars of Kenya and Uganda.
After graduating with a B.S. Mike went on a 3 month road trip, touring many national parks and forests along the way. On this trip Mike discovered the beautiful and welcoming community of Ashland, soon he moved and began working at the Southern Oregon Ice Arena as hockey director/operations manager. Here he taught and coached beginner and intermediate boys and girls and served as the Ashland HS head coach for two seasons.
Mike then became interested in health and well being while working for a local organic produce distribution company, delivering fresh fruits/vegetables throughout the PNW.
Mike loves music. He’s played electric guitar in bands, contributed to soundtracks for films and has built his own guitars. Attending concerts and traveling to art/music festivals is one of his favorite pastimes. He also enjoys backcountry snowboarding, whale watching, scuba diving/snorkeling, kayaking, hiking with dogs, gardening and being a good friend.
He looks forward to earning his masters degree in psychology.

08/01/2023

Our students get to practice mindfulness in some pretty beautiful places! Our therapist Elias led them through some mindfulness activities recently and we wanted to share the beauty with you! 🌈🌿🌳✌🏻

07/07/2023

🌟 Students had the most incredible adventure exploring the majestic Redwood Forest and stunning Oregon beach this Spring,🌲🏖️

Its not every day that you get to immerse yourself in such awe-inspiring natural beauty. Being in nature, surrounded by such magnificence, reminds us of the importance of taking a break from the demands of student life. 🌍 These natural wonders provided the perfect backdrop for self-reflection and moments of pure tranquility. It's incredible how nature can inspire. If you ever have the chance to experience the Redwood Forest and Oregon beach, seize it! Trust us, it's worth every second. The memories made and the lessons learned will stay with you long after you return to the campus routine. 📸🌺

06/27/2023

🌟✨ Relive the Most Epic Adventure! 🌟✨

📸🌲 Throwback to the incredible "June Trip Week" that our students embarked on, taking them on an unforgettable journey through the stunning landscapes of Prineville, OR! 🌲📸

🏕️🥾 They pitched their tents, laced up their hiking boots, and embraced the wilderness like true explorers. From conquering challenging trails to marveling at breathtaking vistas, their days were filled with adventure and the sweet scent of freedom in nature. Oh, the memories they made! 🌄🌿

🗺️🌎 But beyond the adventure and breathtaking sights, this journey was about expanding their horizons and discovering the depths of their own potential. They laughed, they learned, and they grew as individuals. We hope this trip was a transformative experience that shaped them, empowering them to embrace the unknown and reach for the stars. ✨🌟