Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
In this thought-provoking special episode of Stories from the Field, we delve into the "Post-Pandemic Wilderness Therapy: Seven Trends in Outdoor Mental Health Practices," exploring the transformative shifts that have emerged in therapeutic outdoor practices following the global pandemic. With the world having navigated through unprecedented times, the mental health field has seen a pivotal evolution, particularly in settings that embrace the healing powers of the outdoors.
Join us as we dissect seven significant trends that have come to the forefront of wilderness therapy and outdoor mental health treatment. From the increase in outdoor activities as a newfound sanctuary for mental well-being to the profound growth of outpatient practices that incorporate nature's therapeutic benefits, we investigate the multifaceted impacts of the pandemic on this unique sector of healthcare.
We also tackle the poignant decrease in enrollments for wilderness therapy programs, delving into the contributing factors, such as the influence of critical testimonies, financial constraints, and a shifting workforce landscape that has seen seasoned therapists pivot towards less demanding environments.
Additionally, we shed light on the rise of alternative residential treatment options funded by private equity, the burgeoning movement of critics and activists advocating for change within the wilderness therapy space, and the nuanced changes in parental anxieties and expectations regarding mental health treatment for their children.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Will White, a seasoned expert and passionate advocate for integrating natural environments in therapeutic practices, offers an in-depth analysis of these developments. Listeners are invited to consider the complexity of these shifts, recognizing that whether they are perceived as positive or negative may depend on one's perspective, echoing nature's lessons that change is the only constant. You can email Will at will@storiesfromthefield.com
Season 17 of Stories from the Field is focused on Anxiety and is underwritten by Mountain Valley Treatment Center. This is a special episode,
235: Thriving After Wilderness Therapy: Colin MacDonald's Path to Not Therapy
234: Enhancing Adventure Therapy Practice: Insights from Westminster University
233: Wilderness Therapy Under Fire: A Deep Dive with Reporter Jessica Miller
232: Exploring Outdoor Therapy with David Wynn from Blue Ridge Treks
231: Surf Therapy: A New Wave in Therapeutic Practices with Cash Lambert
230: Everest Inc.: Debunking Myths with Author Will Cockrell
229: Healing in the Outdoors: 'No Child Left Inside” author Bryn Lottig on the Journey to Emotional Well-being
228: Embark's Closure of New Visions and the Future of Wilderness Therapy
227: From Military to Mindfulness: Tripp Johnson's Journey to Behavioral Healthcare Innovation
226: From Addiction to Adventure: How Nature Transforms Lives with Nate Bennick
225: Embracing Adventure for Recovery: The Foundation House Experience
224: Navigating Controversy: Dr. Madolyn Liebing's Take on Wilderness Therapy's Future and Addiction Treatment in Outdoor Settings
223: Recovery in the Outdoors: Roy DuPrez's Journey to Sobriety and the Back2Basics Story
222: Empowering Young Adults when “At the Crossroads” with Mike Hench
221: The Closure of Open Sky: Is this the “Winter” of Wilderness Therapy?
220: Tommy Rosen's Recovery 2.0: Transforming Addiction Treatment with Holistic Healing
219: From Phish to Fulfillment: Trey Anastasio & Melanie Gulde's Recovery Vision
218: Recovery in the Wild: Transforming Lives Through Outdoor Adventures
217: Nature's Therapy: Unveiling Soul Degree's Power in Men's Wellness with Chris Robbins
216: Adventure Therapy for Anxiety: Exploring Dr. Stephanie Marti's Outpatient Practice
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