Rites of Passage

Our Rites of Passages model contains three phases: Severance from the past, the Threshold experience, and the Incorporation of these experiences and perspectives in to everyday life.

Severance begins as they reflect on their past actions and beliefs while taking responsibility for those choices. Participants write their life story and begin to live in the present by developing new perspectives and skills. Eventually, they form Intents: statements of who they are and who they would like to become as they prepare for their own Rites of Passage.

The Rites of Passage marks their severance from the past and represents their Threshold experience. Many lessons are reinforced and new ones are learned during this intense and rewarding process. Upon completion of their new Intent, they take on new (and old) responsibilities. The Rites of Passages experience truly becomes an important reference point for years to come.

While the Rites of Passage experience itself is impactful, it is important to put it in the context of a normal life filled with daily responsibilities. The Incorporation phase helps participants build resilience and generalize experiences while preparing them for transitions ahead.