Beth Fogel New Primary Therapist at IWLS

International Wilderness Leadership School (IWLS) Expedition Therapy is pleased to welcome Beth J. Fogel to the clinical team as Primary Therapist.

Beth, a licensed therapist with over 15 years of clinical experience, has been actively working with adults in wilderness for the past 7 years. Clinically, Beth utilizes Strengths and Empowerment based perspectives, DBT, CBT, Client Centered Therapy, Expressive Arts and Experiential based practice. She specializes in working with adults who present with LD, NLD, Social Anxiety and Isolation, Sexual Identity Issues, Anger, Grief and Loss, Computer Addiction, and Substance Abuse. Beth's therapeutic approach focuses upon Family Systems. She is an advocate and understands that parents need much support, guidance, and education while their loved one is enrolled in IWLS Expedition Therapy experience.

"IWLS Expedition Therapy is a goal-oriented, solution-focused approach to therapy combined with a curriculum that promotes self-discovery, fosters each individual's strengths, and develops a sense of community," stated Beth. "Unlike most traditional approaches, our IWLS Expedition Therapy Instructors are highly skilled guides who have extensive therapeutic training and experience in wilderness. They provide the hands-on, highly effective experiential learning opportunities that are a unique hallmark of every IWLS program. "

Beth recently presented at the International Conference of the Association for Experiential Education. She is a major contributor to research, development and writing much of the Self Awareness and Group Dynamics therapeutic curriculum contained within the IWLS Expedition Therapy experience. Beth is passionate about environmental advocacy, community service, mountain biking, hiking, trail building, art, and is a published poet and photographer. She can be reached at our Kanab Office 435- 644-8878 or by email at beth@expeditiontherapy.com .

The International Wilderness Leadership School Expedition Therapy program provides participants individualized therapy in a framework of backcountry skills and leadership courses, with an emphasis on the importance of teamwork. Participants in our program develop as leaders and learn to facilitate group processes, in addition to learning how to overcome challenges while mountaineering, canyoneering, rock climbing or backpacking. International Wilderness Leadership School (IWLS) Expedition Therapy is a division of The International Wilderness Leadership School and Alaska Mountain Guides.