Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors

308: The Evolution of Wilderness Therapy: L. Jay Mitchell, SUWS, and the Early Days of Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Treatment

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Who really built wilderness therapy—and how did a lawyer with no formal clinical training help shape one of the most influential models in outdoor m...

307: From Prison Inmate to Wilderness Therapy Pioneer: The Story of Larry Wells

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wilderness therapy didn't start with therapists—it evolved with the help of an ex-con who found his heart of service to others in recovery. In this ...

306: A Mighty Change in Wilderness Therapy: Larry Dean Olsen, Anasazi, and the 1990s Crisis (Part 2)

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How did wilderness therapy survive the crises of the early 1990s — and why did some of its earliest leaders continue to believe in the work even as ...

305: A Mighty Change in Wilderness Therapy: How Larry Dean Olsen Impacted the Field (Part 1)

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How and why did wilderness therapy ignite in the American West? In this episode of Stories from the Field Will explores the life and influence of Larr...

304: Outward Bound: The Wartime Origins of Wilderness Therapy

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Outward Bound is not about therapy. It began during World War II as a response to a fear that young sailors were not resilient enough to survive the s...

303: The Rise and Fall of Therapeutic Camps: History, Hope and Hard Lessons.

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happened to the hundreds of therapeutic camps that once shaped mental health treatment for young people in the outdoors? Long before the term "wi...

302: Beyond Hell Camp: A New Documentary on Wilderness Therapy

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a moment when wilderness therapy is often framed as either a miracle or a menace, what gets lost when we stop listening for the full human story? I...

301. Surviving Climate Anxiety: How to Cope, Heal, and Stay Grounded in a Changing World

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How do you live well, stay engaged, and protect your mental health when the future of the planet feels so uncertain? Listen to this episode of Stories...

300: Wilderness Therapy Is Growing?! What 300 Episodes Reveal

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wilderness therapy isn't dying. It's growing. In this milestone 300th episode of Stories from the Field, host Dr. Will White sits down with guest host...

299: The Most Controversial Wilderness Program? Part 2: Scouting, Faith, and the Roots of the Field

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What do Outward Bound and many wilderness therapy programs have in common? Their shared roots trace back to a movement that believed the outdoors wasn...

298: Accidental Roots of Wilderness Therapy: A 1901 Insane Asylum Experiment

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How did an early twentieth-century psychiatric institution help shape what would later become wilderness therapy? In this episode, our host Dr. Will W...

297: Where Did Wilderness Therapy Begin?

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Where did wilderness therapy actually begin—and why is it so hard to define? In the opening episode of Season 26 of Stories from the Field, host Dr....

296: Is Wilderness Therapy Like Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy? A Conversation with Dr. Sandy Newes

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does wilderness therapy create an altered state similar to psychedelic-assisted therapy? And what can both approaches teach us about trauma, embodimen...

295: Wilderness Isn't the Problem

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do decades of practice in wilderness therapy reveal about ethics, transport, and change? In this episode, Will talks with Paula Leslie—former A...

294: The Most Controversial Wilderness Therapy Program? (Part 1)

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the most controversial program in the history of wilderness therapy? Some might say it's the very program podcast host Will White was compelle...

293: The Parallel Process Updated: What Parents Need to Know

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How can parents grow alongside a struggling teen or young adult without getting pulled into their anxiety, shutdown, or refusal? In this episode, Will...

292: The Anti-Program Approach: Belay Life's Immersive Adventure Model

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when a wilderness guide, therapist, and seasoned mentor decides that traditional treatment programs no longer fit the needs of young adul...

291: Rethinking Therapeutic Consulting: A Conversation with Amanda Thomas

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What if "consulting" in mental health meant more than just placement? In this episode Will speaks with Amanda Thomas, founder of Cobalt Family Consult...

290: The Truths about Wilderness Therapy: What Outcome Research Shows

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What do wilderness therapy outcomes really tell us? In this episode, Will talks with researchers Dr. Joanna Bettmann Schaefer and Dr. Laura Mills, two...

289: Prescribing Nature: How to Be an Eco-Therapist

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Patricia Hasbach of Northwest Ecotherapy joins Will to explore how clinicians can bring the healing power of nature into their therapeutic work. D...

288: Kids These Days: Rethinking Youth Mental Health

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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287: The Nature Fix: The Science of the Outdoors and Mental Health

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and bestselling author Florence Williams joins Will to explore how time outdoors can transform our minds and bodies. Drawing from her accla...

286: The Trade Program: Earn While Growing, Learn By Doing

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode, Will welcomes experiential educator Greg Hitchcock, who shares the story of The Trade—a paid apprenticeship and next-step pr...

285: Grief, Healing, and the Outdoors: The Bright Shadow Approach

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will  speaks with Somerville Johnston, co-founder of Bright Shadow, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people navigate grief and loss t...

284: Nature-Based Mental Health: The LifeWays Approach

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will sits down with Chris Brown, founder of the LifeWays Wilderness Institute in Durango, Colorado. Lifeways offers a unique blend of...

283: Alone Winner Nathan Olsen on Survival, Wilderness Therapy and Family

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will welcomes back Nathan Olsen—winner of the latest season of Alone. Nathan's roots in wilderness survival run deep: his father, L...

282: Chris Robbins on Men Healing Outdoors and The Let Them Theory

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will reconnects with his friend Chris Robbins, founder of Soul Degree men's retreats and husband of bestselling author Mel Robbins. C...

281: Boys, Men, and the Truths of Wilderness Therapy

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will speaks with Jason Denham, founder of Awakened Shadow Coaching, about his two decades of work with boys, men and other genders in...

280: From Transport to Transformation: Enzo Narciso on Wilderness Therapy & Mentoring

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling follow-up to Episode 98, Enzo Narciso returns to Stories from the Field to reflect on his transformation since first sharing his jo...

279: Anxiety, Connection, and the Outdoors: How Dr. Jack Hinman Helps Struggling Young Adults at Engage Transitions

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode Will talks with Dr. Jack Hinman, co-founder and executive director of Engage Transitions, shares his personal path from a c...

278: Tents, Trust, and Transformation: How Wilderness Therapy Helps People Build Resilience and Heal

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will speaks with Jeff Holloway, a veteran social worker and therapeutic consultant from Lumos Strategies with decades of experience in...

277. From Crisis to Connection: A Parent's Journey Through Teen Substance Use, Wilderness Therapy, and What Comes After

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Will is joined by parent coach Beth Hillman, a mother of five sons whose life was turned upside down whe...

276: Nature's Path for Neurodivergent Boys: Beyond the Autism Diagnosis

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will is joined by Chris Blankenship, founder of Autism Learning Lab and former wilderness therapy psychotherapist. Chris shares how y...

275: Men, Mental Health, and the Wild: Nick Mann on the Power of Coaching and Community

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode Will welcomes Nick Mann—Marine Corps veteran, former wilderness therapy program director, and founder of Dad's Project—fo...

274: NOLS Risk Management Director on Resilience, Mental Health and the Future of Outdoor Programs

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will speaks with Katie Baum Mettenbrink, Director of Risk Management at the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), about the inter...

273: Autism and Wilderness Therapy: How Elements Eclipse Helps Neurodivergent Teens Thrive

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will speaks with Dr. Neal Christensen, psychologist, researcher, and co-owner of Elements Programs in Utah. With over two decades in t...

272: Nature-Based Therapy for Youth: How Hearty Roots Supports Mental Health in Maine

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will speaks with Haley Bezon, founder and executive director of Hearty Roots—a nonprofit nature-based wellness organization serving ...

271: From Shame to Safety: Steve Smith on Building Safer Wilderness Therapy and Outdoor Ed Program

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will welcomes Steve Smith, founder of Experiential Consulting and a 30-year veteran in the outdoor education and risk management field...

270: Jessie Krebs on 'Alone,' Survival Skills, and Healing Through the Outdoors

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with Jessie Krebs is a wilderness survival expert, former U.S. Air Force SERE specialist, and the founder of O.W.L.S. Skill...

269: Into the Ice: Bestselling Author Mark Synnott on Sailing the Northwest Passage and Finding Meaning in Adventure

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this special live episode Will welcomes his longtime friend and world-renowned adventurer Mark Synnott, a veteran big wall climber, elite alpinist,...

268: Helping Fathers Thrive: Jason Frishman on Journeymen Foundation, Mental Health, and Outdoor Growth

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt episode, Will welcomes Dr. Jason Frishman, clinical psychologist and founder of the Journeymen Foundation, an organization dedicated...

267: The Tragedy on Mount Washington That Changed Search and Rescue: Ty Gagne on "The Lions of Winter"

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode Will sits down with acclaimed author and risk management expert Ty Gagne to discuss his latest book, The Lions of Winter: Su...

266: Healing in the Wild: Audrey Costa on Nature, Addiction, and Personal Transformation

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode Will speaks with Audrey Costa, founder of Deep Rooted Wellness and Creatives, about her powerful journey from personal hardsh...

265: Grief, Healing, and the Outdoors: Jason Stout's Journey from Loss to Purpose

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Will welcomes Jason Stout, founder of Stoutreach, to share his story of grief, healing, and the outdoors...

264: Helping Neurodivergent Teens Thrive: Brandon Moffitt from Black Mountain Academy

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will welcomes Brandon Moffitt, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Black Mountain Academy in North Carolina. Brandon shares his jour...

263: The Rise of Nature-Based Therapy: A Conversation with Katie Asmus

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging conversation, Will welcomes back Katie Asmus, founder of the Somatic Nature Therapy Institute, to discuss the evolution of her work i...

262: The Evolution of Outdoor Therapy Research: Dr. Tucker & Dr. Norton on the Outdoor Research Collaborative for Health, Wellbeing, and Experiential Engagement

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with Dr. Anita Tucker and Dr. Christine Norton about the transformation of the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Research Cente...

261: Can AI Be Your Outdoor Therapist? A Real-World Experiment in Mental Health & Nature

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Want to listen to an outdoor therapy session?  In this episode Will embarks on a personal experiment inspired by Reid Hoffman's new book, Superagency...

260: Myths, Groups & Outdoor Mental Health: Brant Evans on Ancient Wisdom in Modern Therapy

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What can ancient myths teach us about group dynamics, leadership, and mental health? In this episode Will sits down with Brant Evans (pen name Brant E...

259: The Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act: What It Means for Outdoor Behavioral Health

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Will speaks with Derek Daley, the incoming president of the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP), about the trans...

258: From Survival Skills to Life Skills: John Tobias on Red Cedar Transitions

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with John Tobias, founder of Red Cedar Transitions. John shares his journey from working at Boulder Outdoor Survival School...

256: Inside Elements: New Models, Neurodiverse Focus, and the Future of Wilderness Therapy

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with John Karren, co-founder of Elements Programs. John reflects on how Elements has evolved over its 17-year history, movi...

255: Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare – Exploring Wilderness Therapy's Complicated Past

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode Will takes a deep dive into the Netflix documentary Hell Camp: Teen Nightmare, which explores the infamous Challenger Foundati...

254: From Wilderness to Evolution: How True North Transformed Its Therapeutic Model

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will reconnects with Mod Barefoot Maves, who last appeared on the podcast just before the pandemic in February 2020. Mod shares the re...

253: Navigating Change in Wilderness Therapy: Insights from Andrew Taylor

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will reconnects with Andrew Taylor, founder of Pure Life Adventure in Costa Rica and the podcast's very first guest in 2018. Andrew sh...

252: After Open Sky: How Danny Frazer is Shaping the Future with Gain the Ridge

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will engages in a profound conversation with Danny Frazer, co-founder of the former Open Sky Wilderness Therapy program and founder o...

251: Addressing Controversy by Transparency: A Conversation with Summit Achievement's CEO

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will reconnects with Nichol Ernst, CEO of Summit Achievement, an adolsecent residential treatment program in Maine. Nichol shares his ...

250: From Adventure Therapy to Disaster Relief: PIVOTPoint's Journey Amidst Turmoil

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the milestone 250th episode, Will reconnects with Matt Nannis, founder of PIVOTPoint, an experiential adventure program based in Western North Caro...

249: From Wilderness to Well-being: How Confluence Adapts to Changing Youth Challenges

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will reconnects with Bill Brown, co-founder of Confluence Behavioral Health in Vermont. Since their last conversation in 2019, Conflue...

248: Confronting Challenges in Wilderness Therapy: A Conversation with Derek Daley

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will reconnects with Derek Daley, co-founder of Legacy Outdoor Adventures and a seasoned professional with over 25 years in wilderness...

247: Surviving the Storms: Insights into the Shifting Landscape of Wilderness Therapy

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the opening episode of Season 21, host Will White delves into the significant transformations occurring within the wilderness therapy field for ado...

246: Overcoming Anxiety: Dr. Alison LaFollette on ERP and Outdoor Therapy Integration

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will sits down with Dr. Alison LaFollette, the Clinical Director of Mountain Valley Treatment Center. Alison shares her journey from c...

245: From Wilderness Therapy to Empowerment: Hayley Caddes' Journey with Not Therapy Coaching

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with Hayley Caddes, co-founder of Not Therapy Coaching, about her powerful personal journey through wilderness therapy and ...

244: Wilderness Therapy for Addiction Recovery: JD and Amber's Story

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode Will speaks with JD and his mother, Amber, as they recount their powerful journey through wilderness therapy. JD opens up abo...

243: Saving Lives: How Wilderness Therapy Can Help People Struggling with Addiction and How the Harlan Serenity Foundation is Helping

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this deeply moving episode Will sits down with Melissa and Graham Squier, founders of the Harlan Serenity Foundation. This foundation, created in m...

242: Transforming Wilderness Therapy: Insights from Dr. Denise Mitten on Emotional Safety and Ethics of Care

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with Dr. Denise Mitten, a pioneering figure in outdoor education, adventure, and wilderness therapy. Denise shares her jour...

241: Redefining Wilderness Therapy: The Crossroads Discovery Approach

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with Sheldon Nelson, founder of Crossroads Discovery and a veteran of the wilderness therapy field. Sheldon discusses the i...

240: Wilderness Therapy Success Stories: Andy Benckart's Transformation and Path to Social Work

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will talks with Andy Benckart, a former wilderness therapy participant whose transformative journey has led him to pursue a master's ...

239: From "Troubled Teen" to Transformative Mentor: Ciara Fanlo's Journey through Wilderness Therapy

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with Ciara Fanlo, founder of Homing Instinct, to discuss her transformative journey from a "troubled teen" to a dedicated...

238: Adventure Therapy Innovations with Kim Sacksteder and Nick Magle-Haberek

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will welcomes Kim Sacksteder and Nick Magle-Haberek from Adventure-Therapist.com to share their story. Discover how they have expand...

237: Climbing Mount Moosilauke: Therapy, Adventure, and Personal Triumph

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's episode Will sits down with Zack Shaffer, executive director of Mountain Valley Treatment Center, to discuss their recent hike up Mount...

236: Healing in Nature: David Segal and Bonnie Dyck on Nature-Based Therapy

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will welcomes David Segal and Bonnie Dyck from the Human Nature Counselling Society. They dive deep into their journeys into nature...

235: Thriving After Wilderness Therapy: Colin MacDonald's Path to Not Therapy

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will talks with Colin MacDonald, co-founder of Not Therapy Coaching. Colin shares his journey from being a wilderness therapy client ...

234: Enhancing Adventure Therapy Practice: Insights from Westminster University

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will talks with Dr. Patrick McMillon and Alex White from Westminster University in Utah. They discuss the Graduate Certificate in Adve...

233: Wilderness Therapy Under Fire: A Deep Dive with Reporter Jessica Miller

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this timely episode, Jessica Miller from the Salt Lake Tribune shares insights from her investigative article on the closures of wilderness therapy...

232: Exploring Outdoor Therapy with David Wynn from Blue Ridge Treks

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will chats with David Wynn, LCMHC, an outdoor mental health provider from Blue Ridge Treks. David shares his transformative journey fr...

231: Surf Therapy: A New Wave in Therapeutic Practices with Cash Lambert

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode, Will engages with Cash Lambert about his groundbreaking new book, "Surf Therapy: The Evidence-Based Science for Physical, ...

230: Everest Inc.: Debunking Myths with Author Will Cockrell

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will talks with Will Cockrell, author of the new book, "Everest Inc.: The Renegades and Rogues Who Built an Industry at the Top of th...

229: Healing in the Outdoors: 'No Child Left Inside" author Bryn Lottig on the Journey to Emotional Well-being

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will talks with Bryn Lottig who shares her compelling journey from an aspiring pilot changed by 9/11 to a pioneering force in the fie...

228: Embark's Closure of New Visions and the Future of Wilderness Therapy

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, Will sheds light on the upheaval in the wilderness therapy landscape, particularly spotlighting the closure of Embark Behavio...

227: From Military to Mindfulness: Tripp Johnson's Journey to Behavioral Healthcare Innovation

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening conversation, Will talks with Tripp Johnson who shares his unique journey into behavioral healthcare and his evolution into a so...

226: From Addiction to Adventure: How Nature Transforms Lives with Nate Bennick

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will sits down with Nate Bennick, the National Field Director for Adventure Recovery, to dive into the transformative power of combini...

225: Embracing Adventure for Recovery: The Foundation House Experience

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode Will talks with Dan Schmader, the Program Director at Foundation House, to delve into the therapeutic integration of outdoor activi...

224: Navigating Controversy: Dr. Madolyn Liebing's Take on Wilderness Therapy's Future and Addiction Treatment in Outdoor Settings

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode Will sits down with Dr. Madolyn Liebing, a historical figure in the wilderness therapy field and the clinical director a...

223: Recovery in the Outdoors: Roy DuPrez's Journey to Sobriety and the Back2Basics Story

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Will sits down with Roy DuPrez, CEO and Founder of Back2Basics, an outdoor-based recovery program in Arizona.  Roy shares his persona...

222: Empowering Young Adults when "At the Crossroads" with Mike Hench

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode Will welcomes Mike Hench from At the Crossroads, a program dedicated to helping young adults navigate the challenges of t...

221: The Closure of Open Sky: Is this the "Winter" of Wilderness Therapy?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode Will discusses the announcement of the upcoming closure of Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, marking a significant moment in the pr...

220: Tommy Rosen's Recovery 2.0: Transforming Addiction Treatment with Holistic Healing

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Will talks with Tommy Rosen, founder of Recovery 2.0, for a profound exploration of overcoming addiction through holistic healing. Th...

219: From Phish to Fulfillment: Trey Anastasio & Melanie Gulde's Recovery Vision

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this first episode of 2024 Will talks with Melanie Gulde, the visionary program director of Divided Sky Recovery in Vermont. In this enlightening...

218: Recovery in the Wild: Transforming Lives Through Outdoor Adventures

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the premiere episode of Season 18 of Stories from the Field! This season, our spotlight is on addiction and recovery, and we're thrilled ...

217: Nature's Therapy: Unveiling Soul Degree's Power in Men's Wellness with Chris Robbins

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of "Stories from the Field," host Will White shares his transformative experience at the Soul Degree retreat, a unique blend o...

216: Adventure Therapy for Anxiety: Exploring Dr. Stephanie Marti's Outpatient Practice

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode, we talk with Dr. Stephanie Marti, a pioneering adventure psychotherapist. The discussion begins with an introduction to ...

215: Addressing Anxiety Through Climbing: Noah Kleiner's Journey at Equinox Guiding Services

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode we delve into the interplay of mental health and outdoor experiences, focusing on the therapeutic power of activities lik...

214: Advancing Adventure Therapy Certifications with Fred Borroel

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode, we explore the evolution of adventure therapy certifications with Fred Borroel, a humble leader in the field. Fred shares his...

213: Post-Pandemic Wilderness Therapy: Seven Trends in Outdoor Mental Health Practices

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this thought-provoking special episode of Stories from the Field, we delve into the "Post-Pandemic Wilderness Therapy: Seven Trends in Outdoor Ment...

212: Exploring the Healing Power of the Outdoors in Mental Health Treatment with Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode of Stories from the Field, we welcome Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan, a pioneering figure in nature-informed therapy and the found...

211: Psychotherapy on the Trail: Portland Hiking Therapy's Approach to Healing

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this story we delve into a hiking approach to psychotherapy with our guest, Aimee Frazier, the visionary behind Portland Hiking Therapy in Oregon. ...

210: Adolescent Anxiety and the Healing Power of the Outdoors: An Interview with Wilderness Therapist Justin Messinger

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Justin Messinger, a primary therapist at the Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness Program located in Georgia....

209: Addressing Anxiety & OCD with Mountain Valley Techniques: Zack Schafer's 'Fear Less' Insight's

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this enlightening episode of "Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors," we sit down with Zack Schafer, the Executive Program Directo...

208: Navigating Autism & Anxiety in College: The Transformative Power of Adventure

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we talk with Jake Weld, an experienced educator and Vice President of Mansfield Hall, as he delves into the multifaceted nature of anxiety ...