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Current Events Who We Serve Application & Forms Employment @ TONEC TONEC Overview Staff Directory Map & Directions Freeberg Scholarship Touch of Nature Environmental Center Mail Code 6888 Southern Illinois University 1206 Touch of Nature Road Makanda, Illinois 62958 Phone: 618 | 453-1121 Fax: 618 | 453-1188 Email: tonec@siu.edu |
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Spectrum Wilderness
Spectrum is an innovative, holistic approach to learning, designed for teens on the verge of serious trouble in school, at home, or in the community.  Spectrum utilizes the wilderness environment to help participants learn more responsible behavior by
trying something new and coping with psychologically stressful situations. These tested experiential
components and university trained staff provide the base upon which participants begin to build
healthier and more productive lifestyles.
 Spectrum is designed to deal directly with behavior related to self-concept, accountability,
self-limiting beliefs and fears, trust and support, mutual responsibility, individual and group
problem-solving, and personal challenge. It is highly individualized to help students fulfill their
special needs and goals. Each student signs a contract that requires a commitment by the participant
to affect personal growth and a commitment by the referring agency and/or family to provide resources
to help in this change.
The Spectrum Wilderness Courses are generally 30 days in length. All courses involve living and learning in a simple, neutral, and immediate environment. These courses also utilize the small group process for cognitive and affective personal growth. Each course includes an Immersion Phase, a Training Expedition, a Major Expedition, and a Solo Experience. All learning and therapeutic activities are concrete and experienced-based.  If you would like more detailed information about Touch of Nature's Spectrum Wilderness Programs or other programs at Touch, please specify the subjects you are interested in and write, call, fax, or e-mail us at spectrum@siu.edu. |
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