What would you tell a colleague who asked about the Clinical First Responder Training?

"Find out when the next training is and make arrangements to go! The training solidified the techniques we use and how they are effective. It encouraged me to be more empathetic towards clients and introduced me to new techniques. The CFR pointed out the difficulties that come with this job and gave me tools on how to better refresh myself in the field and out. A great balance between fun and teaching!

Darcy Stevens
Field Instructor
Second Nature Entrada


"It is exactly what I have been looking for for some time- a validating experience offering integral insights into why behaviors are happening
and what those behaviors and your actions might mean for the wellbeing of your clients."

Justin Graman
Program Coordinator
Santa Fe Mountain Center


"If you are pursuing a career in this field, the course will be of great value in terms of new tools and knowledge of what is really going in the minds of some of our clients."

Mike Bevers
Field Director
Aspiro

"Informative, intense, and a great opportunity to exchange information and experiences with other frontline staff. A must for field staff working in a therapeutic wilderness environment."

Brianna Boertman
Field Staff
Diakon Youth Services


"I wish I had taken this training sooner. I can conceptualize directly applying concepts I learned here to my day to day work to increase my efficacy as an instructor."

Ethan Geyer
Assistant Field Director
Second Nature Entrada


"This training dramatically improved my comfort level in dealing with potential therapeutic issues in the field."

Pete Swick
Field Instructor
Outback Therapeutic Expeditions


"I wish I took the CFR training when I first started working in the field. It reaffirmed approaches I've been experimenting with, increased my confidence in understanding and working with youth, and provided valuable and practical tools for realistic behavioral situations."

Leanora Eubanks
Field Instructor
Baltimore Outward Bound


"I would let them know how much I value the experiences that I have had at the CFR trainings. They have really offered an intentional approach to guiding my staff and the course has validated my beliefs in the work I do."

Joe Balsamo
Staff Mentor
Sagewalk


"The training is very informative, covering a wide range of relevant topics to what we do. It provides simple but useful tools for the field. Suicidality and crisis intervention are examples of topics where the course provides step by step techniques that any staff person can use regardless of their experience level."

Eric Street
Program Manager
Diakon Youth Services


"Very helpful in organizing the tools and experience that I already had into a framework which will allow me to be more intentional and effective in the field."

Tynille Rufenacht
Senior Field Instructor
Second Nature Entrada


"Excellent opportunity to bridge the gaps between therapists and staff in the field."

Jacob Blackwelder
Assistant Field Director
Second Nature Duchesne


"It's awesome! Take it!"

Kevin Moeller
Program Coordinator
Santa Fe Mountain Center


"This training deepened my understanding in various
areas of wilderness therapy, expanded my toolbox, and
best of all...we had fun!!!"

Emily Weer
Field Instructor
Second Nature Entrada


"The CFR is a very concrete, comprehensive, and effective training of soft skills tools to use in the field. Appropriate for a wide range of experience levels."

Gabrielle Eklund
Field Instructor
Philadelphia Outward Bound


"I would highly recommend it. I learned so much and
feel much more competent in my job."

Sara Troutman
Field Instructor
Outback Therapeutic Expeditions


"Intensive, all day, and worthwhile to learn new skills
for the filed. I feel like, overall, it will enhance
my performance  as a field staff."

Kelly Austin
Senior Field Instructor
Second Nature Entrada


"Important for any instructor to better connect with their students and assist them in their growth."

Mavis Clapp
Instructor
New York City Outward Bound


"A great experience to bring different companies, ideas and practices together to share and learn."

Rachel Zimmer
Staff Mentor
Second Nature Duchesne


"Very informative, useful, practical- hard work but worth it!"

James Craig
Adventure Specialist
Decision Point


I would highly recommend this training if you have a desire to be more effective in your work. It is off-time well spent."

Marc Ruiz
Field Instructor
Second Nature Entrada

"The program is wonderful! While the training is primarily geared to private pay programs, it is also beneficial for smaller non profit organizations that work with at-risk youth. The interventions are simple, clear, and wonderful to incorporate. The opportunity to be with a diverse group invested in this field is inspiring! "

Rebecca Chamberlin
Program Manager
Diakon Youth Services