Adventure-Based Counseling & Family Therapy- A Seattle Metro Resource
ABC Family Therapy exists to provide counseling within the Greater Seattle area. Our counselors are both competent and caring. The
realm of Adventure-Based Counseling is well supported by clinical research (as are other modes) and is particularly suited to our staff of
trained adventure based counselors. ABC Family Therapy provides counseling via adventure based counseling sessions, workshops,
weekend, and week-long adventure sessions; as well as more 'traditional' counseling sessions. DB provides Educational Consulting for
families seeking educational placements for teens in need of: college prep academies, boarding schools, therapeutic boarding schools,
residential treatment, and wilderness therapy. DB does NOT support boot camp programs. Greta provides personal training and fitness
coaching, to include nutritional awareness. Adventure Based Counseling & Family Therapy is based on Cognitive behavioral therapy,
dialectical therapy, existential therapy, and family therapy models, including Christian and existential counseling modalities.
ABC Family Therapy exists to provide counseling within the Greater Seattle area. Our counselors are both competent and caring. The
realm of Adventure-Based Counseling is well supported by clinical research (as are other modes) and is particularly suited to our staff of
trained adventure based counselors. ABC Family Therapy provides counseling via adventure based counseling sessions, workshops,
weekend, and week-long adventure sessions; as well as more 'traditional' counseling sessions. DB provides Educational Consulting for
families seeking educational placements for teens in need of: college prep academies, boarding schools, therapeutic boarding schools,
residential treatment, and wilderness therapy. DB does NOT support boot camp programs. Greta provides personal training and fitness
coaching, to include nutritional awareness. Adventure Based Counseling & Family Therapy is based on Cognitive behavioral therapy,
dialectical therapy, existential therapy, and family therapy models, including Christian and existential counseling modalities.
| Easily, the most innovative program in the northwest |
DB Palmer, MA, RC, Founder
With an undergraduate degree in Recreation
Management, his Master of Arts with focus in
adventure psychotherapy & Marriage &
Family, combined with his present Doctoral
studies (studying for Ed. D Counseling
Psychology); DB is well-grounded in his
decidedly adventurous nature.
Speaking of Doctoral studies, ABC Family
Therapy is DB Palmer's continuing research
platform. This allows ABC Family Therapy to
offer cutting edge programming.
In addition to his work with outfitters and
other agencies, DB specializes in:
*adolescent behavioral interventions
*family counseling
*coaching young adults
*integration of faith and society
Adventure skill-sets:
*former Wilderness EMT (WMI)-Yosemite
*WFA/MOFA, CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS Instructor
*Canoe Instructor (RCABC)
*Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT)
*Sea Kayak Guide (Alaska)
*Dogsledding / XC Winter Camping Guide
*Senior Wilderness Therapy Instructor
With an undergraduate degree in Recreation
Management, his Master of Arts with focus in
adventure psychotherapy & Marriage &
Family, combined with his present Doctoral
studies (studying for Ed. D Counseling
Psychology); DB is well-grounded in his
decidedly adventurous nature.
Speaking of Doctoral studies, ABC Family
Therapy is DB Palmer's continuing research
platform. This allows ABC Family Therapy to
offer cutting edge programming.
In addition to his work with outfitters and
other agencies, DB specializes in:
*adolescent behavioral interventions
*family counseling
*coaching young adults
*integration of faith and society
Adventure skill-sets:
*former Wilderness EMT (WMI)-Yosemite
*WFA/MOFA, CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS Instructor
*Canoe Instructor (RCABC)
*Whitewater Rescue Technician (WRT)
*Sea Kayak Guide (Alaska)
*Dogsledding / XC Winter Camping Guide
*Senior Wilderness Therapy Instructor
Greta Palmer, Reg. Counselor, Founder
Undergraduate studies in Recreation
Management, Fitness Counseling and
Personal Training, and Graduate studies in
Professional Counseling and Human
Services; Greta brings a wholistic approach
to her counseling sessions.
In addition to personal training and work with
other agencies, Greta specializes in:
*adolescent behavioral counseling
*family counseling
*female identity and counseling
*Women's Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching
*integration of faith and society
Adventure skill-sets:
*former Wilderness EMT (WMI)-Yosemite
*Extreme Hiking Guide (SE Alaska)
*Dogsledding / XC Winter Camping Instructor
*Wilderness Therapy Instructor
*Long distance runner
Undergraduate studies in Recreation
Management, Fitness Counseling and
Personal Training, and Graduate studies in
Professional Counseling and Human
Services; Greta brings a wholistic approach
to her counseling sessions.
In addition to personal training and work with
other agencies, Greta specializes in:
*adolescent behavioral counseling
*family counseling
*female identity and counseling
*Women's Fitness and Lifestyle Coaching
*integration of faith and society
Adventure skill-sets:
*former Wilderness EMT (WMI)-Yosemite
*Extreme Hiking Guide (SE Alaska)
*Dogsledding / XC Winter Camping Instructor
*Wilderness Therapy Instructor
*Long distance runner
DB is the father of three children,
active in his community, and
collaborates local soccer, music,
and theological literature groups
.
"I am particularly influenced by the
works of Frankl, CS Lewis, Tolkien,
Cuelho, McGee, Cloud/Townsend,
Strobel, and Tristan Jones."
DB also acts as an educational
consultant. www.palmerreport.com
active in his community, and
collaborates local soccer, music,
and theological literature groups
.
"I am particularly influenced by the
works of Frankl, CS Lewis, Tolkien,
Cuelho, McGee, Cloud/Townsend,
Strobel, and Tristan Jones."
DB also acts as an educational
consultant. www.palmerreport.com
About Us >
Founders featured in Teachers of Vision Magazine
"A Northwest Original!"
Greta is a mother of three active
kids, an active family preservation
therapist/counselor, and we haven't
been able to get her to sit down long
enough to finish this section...
"Greta is by far one of the most
empathic counselors you will ever
work with."
Greta is also a Personal Fitness
Trainer and Counselor.
kids, an active family preservation
therapist/counselor, and we haven't
been able to get her to sit down long
enough to finish this section...
"Greta is by far one of the most
empathic counselors you will ever
work with."
Greta is also a Personal Fitness
Trainer and Counselor.
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