About

First Light Wilderness is located in the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Georgia. We provide the highest impact, evidence-based outdoor behavioral healthcare. First Light's individualized trauma treatment model is focused on achieving meaningful change, creating the capacity for joy, and laying the foundation for sustainable development of the self. We are a team of professionals dedicated to transforming the experiences of struggling students and families. Established in 2020, First Light's therapy is rooted in the principles of neurobiology and relational immersion. By utilizing an attachment-focused and brain-based model, First Light helps clients learn to better regulate their nervous system and build resilience. Through meaningful and strategic interactions, we help our students transfer relational work to their family system and peer dynamics. First Light?s individualized trauma treatment model is focused on achieving meaningful change, creating the capacity for joy, and laying the foundation for sustainable development of the self. Our program integrates trauma-responsive adventure programming, canine therapy, Brainspotting, HeartMath, trauma-centered yoga and student-centered Mastery; intensive family work, and intentionally designed and creative interventions to get to the root of issues that are driving unhealthy behaviors and dynamics both internally as well as within the family system. Our mission is to create joy and heal generations.