What is the purpose of The Heroic Journey: A Rite of Passage Program?
Research indicates that there seems to be a natural, ingrained need for adolescents to challenge or “prove” themselves as they transition to adulthood. In addition, all adolescents face major developmental changes in five areas: • social • physical • psychological • intellectual • moral/ethical. The purpose of The Heroic Journey: A Rite of Passage Program is to provide a structured program to meet the needs of young people to test themselves as they undergo major life changes to adulthood. It is designed to recreate some of the mystery of an ancient rite of passage ceremony in modern garb, under the guidance of adults.
