Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
In this episode Will sits down with Nate Bennick, the National Field Director for Adventure Recovery, to dive into the transformative power of combining mental health treatment with outdoor adventures. Nate shares his personal journey from battling addiction to finding solace and strength in the wilderness, leading him to his role in Adventure Recovery. Nate's story exemplifies the impact of nature-based immersions and adventure in fostering recovery and self-discovery, resonating with anyone looking for a path to healing outside the conventional therapy rooms.
Nate shares his story from working in the confines of traditional residential treatment programs to the expansive possibilities offered by wilderness therapy. The episode delves into how Adventure Recovery leverages adventure and the natural world as vehicles for change, providing individuals in recovery with opportunities to challenge themselves, enhance resilience, and cultivate a sense of community. It further highlights the operational aspects of Adventure Recovery, including the preparation and certification of guides, the array of activities available, and the tailored support provided to clients on their recovery journeys.
This episode not only illuminates the innovative approach of Adventure Recovery but also stands as a tribute to the therapeutic potential of the outdoors. Nate's dedication to aiding others in finding their recovery path through adventure is both moving and motivational, making this episode essential listening for anyone interested in the confluence of mental health treatment and outdoor exploration.
We want to thank Adventure Recovery for underwriting Season 18 which focuses on addiction and recovery.
Listeners are invited to explore the rich archives of over 200 episodes of this podcast on Stories from the Field.com.
196: Everest as a Path to Transformation
195: How the Abrupt Closure of SUWS of the Carolinas by Acadia Healthcare Impacted Families, Employees and the Field: Special Episode
194: "More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood" author Majka Burhardt
193: Survival and Reckoning in the Hidden Mountains and Life
192: From Traumatized by Restraints to Living "Without Restraint."
191: The Closing of Two Wilderness Therapy Programs- Special Episode
190: Tammy Marks, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
189: Jen Murphy and Hilary Moses, co-authors of "H.O.M.E.: Strategies for Making Home a SUCCESS During and After Treatment."
188: Marcie Steinberg, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
187: Carrie McLaughlin, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
186: Jon Fariello, Former Wilderness Therapy Student
185: Casie Fariello, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Co-founder of Other Parents Like Me
184: Michael Fariello, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
183: Richard Curtis, Clinical Interventionist
182: Michelle King, co-author of "Into the Wilds: A Mothers Guide to Wilderness Therapy"
181: York Ast, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
180: Liz Reitman, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Co-founder of Other Parents Like Me
179: George J. Grinnell, author of "A Death on the Barrens: A True Story of Courage and Tragedy in the Canadian Arctic."
178: Why I am leaving Wilderness Therapy
177: Lisa Sutton, Founder of Sutton Enterprises
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