Dragonfly Transitions and Adventures
Klamath, OR

ISPA Announces New Member

Andy Anderson, Managing Partner of the Independent Small Programs Alliance, announced that Dragonfly Transitions and Adventures, located in downtown Klamath Falls, OR, has joined the Independent Small Programs Alliance (ISPA).

In making the announcement, Anderson stated: "Dragonfly is a program ISPA has pursued as a member for some time due to its quality, innovative program offering and based on the fact that Dragonfly Founders and Owners, Mona Treadway and Glenn White are two top-notch professionals with a clear and positive vision and mission which is driven by a commitment to serving young people and their families. "

Dragonfly Transitions has informed Anderson that it serves 18-25 year old men and woman who are struggling to launch in their potential in academics, occupation and relationships. Dragonfly Transitions is designed to address problems that result from:

• mood and anxiety disorders,


• adjustment disorders,


• substance-abuse,


• trauma,


• struggles with focus, motivation and achieving goals,


• problems related to delayed emotional development.

Integrating the young adults back into the "flow" of life in healthy, adaptive ways is the ultimate goal. The program is interwoven into the community. Clients are expected to build a full time schedule of school, work, or a combination of both. Clients are mentored to learn how to connect with their community to build a meaningful social network and healthy recreational outlets.

The treatment team at Dragonfly Transitions is comprised of several Bachelor level mentors, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Program Director, a Master's in Social Work and a Psychiatrist. This multidisciplinary approach allows the team to make use of the teachable moments that invariably occur throughout daily living.

Dragonfly Transitions has been identified by Dragonfly Transitions and Adventures as a sister program to Dragonfly Adventures, which is a 21-day therapeutic wilderness quest. The program is designed for young adults (ages 18-25, co-ed) who are failing to launch their potential in school, work, family, and social/intimate relationships.
The 21-day quest involves a unique blend of wilderness quests (e.g., hiking, rock climbing, river rafting) and state-of-the art therapeutic activities (e.g., psychological testing, evidence based individual treatment, DBT group counseling, systemic family therapy) in Southern Oregon.
Taken together, these experiences will prepare young adults - from body to mind - to harness their potential and apply it successfully in a wide variety of settings. The program is especially helpful for those individuals experiencing the following:

• Mood & anxiety disorders


• Struggles with focus, motivation, and achieving goals


• Substance abuse and dependency


• Parent-child conflicts


• School failure


• Blaming others for personal challenges


• Difficulty fitting in with groups or maintaining relationships

Anderson directs anyone needing more information or who may have admissions questions on either program to contact: