PuraVida Therapy
Travel. Reset. Reconnect.
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A new way to build confidence, structure, and purpose through real-world experience. Some changes cannot happen in the same environment where the patterns were created, which is why teens often need space, a new setting, and a break from pressure, routines, and constant digital noise. PuraVida Therapy is that reset, a guided and structured experience designed to help teens and young adults reconnect with themselves through travel, movement, creativity, and intentional living.
Travel + Gratitude Surf + Skate + Snow Music + Art = Wellness
This is not a vacation; this is a structured, real-world experience that helps teens step out of unhealthy patterns and into a new way of living.
Reset and Recalibration
Is it time for a reset? Whether your teen needs stronger coping skills, healthier problem-solving, or space away from daily triggers, this experience is designed to create that shift.
For some families, this is the first step before beginning a customized in-home behavioral intervention program. For others, it is the breakthrough they have been searching for. We help your teen step out of the cycle, reset, and recalibrate.
Our team works to:
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Interrupt unhealthy patterns
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Rebuild structure and emotional balance
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Support healthier habits and routines
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Guide teens toward more grounded decision-making
We incorporate CBT and CBI-based frameworks while also tailoring each experience to your teen’s individual needs, including nutrition, lifestyle, and behavioral goals.
The Experience
Each PuraVida Therapy retreat is intentionally designed to combine:
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Movement and Adventure
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Surfing
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Skateboarding
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Snowboarding
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Fitness and outdoor challenges
Creative Expression
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Music
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Art
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Reflection and journaling
Wellness and Structure
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Daily routines and accountability
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Healthy nutrition
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Digital boundaries and reset
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Emotional regulation tools
Gratitude and Perspective
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Guided reflection practices
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Mindset development
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Real-life experiences that shift perspective
Why It Works
When teens are removed from their everyday environment, everything changes.
Patterns are interrupted.
Distractions are reduced.
New habits are introduced.
Confidence is built through action, not conversation.
We create an environment where growth feels natural, not forced.
At the same time, parents receive guidance and support to ensure that the progress made during the retreat carries over into life back home.
Locations
Our retreats take place in carefully selected environments designed to inspire growth, movement, and perspective:
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Costa Rica 🇨🇷
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Mammoth, California 🦣
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Tulum, Mexico 🇲🇽
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Each location offers a unique blend of adventure, culture, and natural beauty that supports the transformation process.
Who This Is For
PuraVida Therapy is ideal for teens and young adults who are:
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struggling with motivation or direction
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overly dependent on screens or technology
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dealing with anxiety, stress, or low confidence
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stuck in unhealthy patterns at home
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in need of a reset and a new environment
The Outcome
This experience is designed to help your teen:
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reconnect with themselves
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build confidence through real experiences
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develop healthier habits
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improve emotional regulation
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return home with structure and direction
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Not just a temporary shift, but a new foundation to build from.
