Why do SUWS field supervisors spend so much time in the field?
A. SUWS field supervisors don’t simply do outpatient therapy in a wilderness setting. Some programs have the therapists conduct a set number of individual and group sessions per week. SUWS field supervisors play an integral role in the entire therapeutic process and are available to their students at any time. Seizing the moment is crucial in the work of the field supervisor, and some of those “moments” occur outside of a typical 9-to-5, five-days-a-week schedule. This level of commitment and availability enables the students to experience guided emotional growth work when they are ready to receive it. SUWS employees are guided by the core values: Respect, Integrity, Accountability, Responsibility, and Excellence.
