Vanderheyden receives MVP Health Care grant
WYNANTSKILL, N.Y. » Vanderheyden recently received a grant from MVP Health Care for a walking circle and a lowchallenge ropes course for the individuals they serve.
The walking circle is located outside of the living quarters at the Residential Treatment Center on the Wynantskill campus. It provides therapeutic exercise for individuals in a safe environment.
The low- challenge ropes course provides seven activities that are designed to allow individuals to solve unique problems together as a group. Used as part of an Adventure Based Counseling program, the activities will also serve to develop skills for the individuals that can be applied to other areas of their lives.
Adventure Based Counseling strives to build confidence, self-esteem, and mutual support within the group by using fun activities with catchy names such as “Wild Woozy,” “All Aboard,” and “Whale Watch.” The course will also help develop patience, individual decision making, leadership, and the ability for individuals to communicate thoughts and feelings.
“I am extremely thrilled and appreciative of the generosity of MVP Health Care to bring our longtime vision of a walking circle and ropes course to fruition,” Karen Carpenter Palumbo, president and CEO at Vanderheyden said. “The effect that these projects have on healing the body and mind is very valuable for individuals with disabilities and those that have experienced severe trauma.”
“MVP Health care is so proud to partner with Vanderheyden on this exciting, new, and innovative approach to improving the health and well-being of their residents,” Ellen Sax, MVP Health Care’s senior leader for community engagement said. “Adding a walking circle and ropes course to help individuals cope with stress, anxiety, and other emotions during times of uncertainty will ultimately lead to a healthier community and improved outcomes.”