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« on: December 06, 2007, 06:18:22 PM »
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Thursday, December 6, 2007
Looking for a Rewarding Job?
 
Look no further than a job in the wilderness helping kids who need a break.

NATSAP are needing highly qualified people to help run these programs. I had a friend who helped out last year and he said it was the most rewarding experience of his life.

Wilderness therapy has had a rough time of it lately and he told me it really needs a break because there are good, decent companies out there who really do have the kids best interests at heart. ::roflmao::

If you're interested, then get in touch with NATSAP directly.

Posted by John Rhodes at 12:16 PM  

Labels: NATSAP, rewarding jobs, wilderness therapy
http://therhodetosuccess.blogspot.com/2 ... g-job.html
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« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2007, 07:15:17 PM »
Hey, nice find.  Working with kids is probably one of the most rewarding jobs you can ever have.  I think everyone should have the chance to work with struggling teenagers and help give them a leg up.  
     As we were waiting to leave I had the opportunity to speak with several of the counselors at SUWS and I asked them how they liked their job and they all found it very rewarding…. The best part, for them, was when the kids (with all their anticipation) had a chance to see their families at the end of their stay and they would meet up on the trail.  They knew the kids had come along way physically and emotionally and were proud of their accomplishments.  It makes the job that much worthwhile when you can see that type of progress over a few weeks.



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« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2007, 07:29:29 PM »
Yeah nothing like meeting the parents to find out why the kids are so deranged.
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« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2007, 07:40:26 PM »
Quote from: ""Che Gookin""
Yeah nothing like meeting the parents to find out why the kids are so deranged.


Ha,Ha,Ha,  That is so true!  I remember this when I was working with kids, in the summer, when I was in college.  
When we finally got to meet the parents some of the pieces came to gether on why some kids acted the way they did.  I could match the parents with the correct kids before I was even introduced to them.... I bet you could do the same.

The apple doesnt fall far from the tree (as they say)



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« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2007, 07:50:03 PM »
i was thinking, maybe i should be an instructor. some kids from programs that end up working in programs are just sadistic, and want to treat others the way they were treated. I, on the other hand, feel good helping kids not have such a hard time.
I had a fucked up time at wilderness. i used to hate being outside, hated nature, bugs, etc...now i'm the opposite.
maybe i can make it less fucked up for the other kids. hook them all up, make it a good experience for them, unlike what it was for me.
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« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2007, 07:56:22 PM »
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i was thinking, maybe i should be an instructor. some kids from programs that end up working in programs are just sadistic, and want to treat others the way they were treated. I, on the other hand, feel good helping kids not have such a hard time.
I had a fucked up time at wilderness. i used to hate being outside, hated nature, bugs, etc...now i'm the opposite.
maybe i can make it less fucked up for the other kids. hook them all up, make it a good experience for them, unlike what it was for me.

I hear you. Give them lots of good drugs, let them watch movies and geek out on the internet. Oh, and porn. Make sure the little fuckers have enough porn. Also, resist the urge to knee anyone in the groin; that would hurt.
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« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2007, 08:50:17 PM »
no...thats going a little too far
give them drugs? no. keep a modestly blind eye if they happen to bring them? yes, but only with weed, cigs, or shrooms.  

Porn, internet, and computers? no. how is someone supposed to do that in the middle of nowhere, outside?

what i meant is make sure they are treated compassionatly, are well-fed, well-sheltered, not overworked, and if any other counselors decide they want to treat kids like shit, i'll knee THEM in the groin.
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« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2007, 08:53:30 PM »
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and if any other counselors decide they want to treat kids like shit, i'll knee THEM in the groin.

 :rofl: Good answer :tup:
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« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2007, 09:01:24 PM »
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Quote from: ""Guest""
i was thinking, maybe i should be an instructor. some kids from programs that end up working in programs are just sadistic, and want to treat others the way they were treated. I, on the other hand, feel good helping kids not have such a hard time.
I had a fucked up time at wilderness. i used to hate being outside, hated nature, bugs, etc...now i'm the opposite.
maybe i can make it less fucked up for the other kids. hook them all up, make it a good experience for them, unlike what it was for me.
I hear you. Give them lots of good drugs, let them watch movies and geek out on the internet. Oh, and porn. Make sure the little fuckers have enough porn. Also, resist the urge to knee anyone in the groin; that would hurt.


I'm guessing every response here is a troll, or else the dumbest survivor to apprehend an internet connection
. Uh, why would u, for any reason, involve yourself in wilderness therapy? How about rape therapy? Sometimes kids have a mean rapist...you can be the nice rapist, administering rape therapy.

It's not whether you’re mean or nice, what’s wrong is that you’re raping a kid. Likewise, whether you’re mean or nice, what's wrong is that you’ve abducted a human being and taken them on a forced march!!!!
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« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2007, 09:05:59 PM »
Bite me, biatch! You are one CUNT.

FUCK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :flame:  :flame: ::both::
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« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2007, 09:18:11 PM »
Quote from: ""Guest""
i was thinking, maybe i should be an instructor. some kids from programs that end up working in programs are just sadistic, and want to treat others the way they were treated. I, on the other hand, feel good helping kids not have such a hard time.
I had a fucked up time at wilderness. i used to hate being outside, hated nature, bugs, etc...now i'm the opposite.
maybe i can make it less fucked up for the other kids. hook them all up, make it a good experience for them, unlike what it was for me.


Its good to see you gained an appreciation of nature by attending wilderness… you wouldn’t believe how many kids have never slept outdoors or hiked in the woods… that alone is worth the experience…it will definitely humble a person and give them an appreciation.  I hiked a lot as a child so I am used to it, but I do understand there are many who have never been exposed to nature and it can be a shock at first.

Well most of the instructors/counselors enjoy working with kids and have chosen this as their profession (working with children).  You need to be early on in your career (young, can relate to kids) to work well in wilderness and also need to enjoy the outdoors.  Many work weeks at a time without going home to their family (which should be considered).  It’s not an 8 to 5 job.

Someone mentioned kneeing another person in the groin if they are too tough on the kids… absolutely, that’s why there is always more than one person with the kids at all times.



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« Reply #11 on: December 06, 2007, 09:22:41 PM »
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Bite me, biatch! You are one CUNT.

FUCK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :flame:  :flame: ::both::


The who is right, you would do very well working with kids, and have all the qualification necessary. No doubt, you would help the youth in your care immensely.
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« Reply #12 on: December 06, 2007, 09:24:01 PM »
:rofl:

Watching TheWho totally miss the point is almost as hilarious as the original article.
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« Reply #13 on: December 06, 2007, 09:24:18 PM »
Goddam right! I'll be applying tomorrow!
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« Reply #14 on: December 06, 2007, 09:31:45 PM »
So will you be replying to mouthy youth as sweetly as you reply to me, a youth myself?

(reason #29987 why wilderness "therepy" is a joke with the punchline being the kids)
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