Program

Medicine Wheel at Redcliff began in 2001 as a subsidiary of Redcliff Ascent, the leader
in adolescent wilderness therapy treatment for nearly two decades. Originally created
to fill a growing need for continued care beyond adolescence, Medicine Wheel at
Redcliff has evolved into a leader in adult wilderness care.

Everything we do at Medicine Wheel has therapeutic value. Whether climbing a
mountain or sitting around the campfire our guides find moments to listen, teach, and
understand. These moments are processed each week in formal therapy sessions with
clinicians who understand wilderness and are matched to clients based on their specific
needs and issues.

In addition to therapy, clients progress through a series of five phases. Phase work is a
very introspective process. Clients learn to develop a therapeutic language to express
themselves effectively. They have opportunities to explore different phases of their lives
and critically analyze decisions and relationships.

Another key element of phase work are the hard skills. Clients gain proficiencies at a
number of skills including primitive fire making, knots, shelters, and navigation. These
skills offer insight into a clients learning patterns and helps them learn to deal with
stress, anxiety, and frustrations.

Most clients can complete the program in about 6-8 weeks. Some take a little longer
depending upon their willingness to participate in the therapeutic process.

Please explore our website or call an admissions counselor at (800) 898-1244 for additional information about how Medicine Wheel at RedCliff can help.