Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors
Health & Fitness:Mental Health
In this episode Will sits down with Roy DuPrez, CEO and Founder of Back2Basics, an outdoor-based recovery program in Arizona. Roy shares his personal journey of recovery, beginning with his early struggles with alcohol and substance abuse in Venice Beach, California. He describes the allure of alcohol in his youth, influenced by his social environment and the perception of success and attractiveness associated with drinking. Roy's journey through addiction led to various consequences, including legal troubles and professional setbacks.
Moving to Flagstaff, Arizona, for a fresh start, Roy found a shift in his life. Despite continuing his drinking habits initially, he eventually reached a turning point in 2001, leading him to embrace recovery and sobriety. This transformation was bolstered by outdoor experiences, such as visiting the Grand Canyon, which provided a profound sense of perspective and renewal.
Roy shares the story of starting Back2Basics in 2010, combining his experiences with a unique recovery model that integrates outdoor expeditions with clinical therapy. The program, initially private pay but later accepting insurance, targets young men aged 18 to 35, offering a 90-day minimum stay with most staying longer. This approach allows for the planting of seeds of recovery, personal growth, and the development of life skills in a supportive environment.
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.
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114: Jessica Dallman, Founder of Natural Wisdom Counseling
113: Chaim Livneh, Senior Staff for Juvenile Probation Services for Israel
112: Kenneth R. Rosen, author of "Troubled: The Failed Promise of America's Behavioral Treatment Programs"
111: Tony Alvarez, Founder of Alvarez Consulting, author, agent of change
110: Aaron Leonard, Campaign Representative for Sierra Club Military Outdoors
109: Dr. Will Dobud, Teacher and Researcher at Charles Sturt University, author, outpatient practitioner
108: Dr. Bobbi Beale: Co-founder of Life Adventures for All Consulting, Author and Podcaster
107: Russell Chamberlain, Founder of LifeSTREAM Therapy
106: Dr. Nevin Harper, Associate Professor at the University of Victoria and co-edited the books "Outdoor Therapies" and "Nature Based-Therapies."
105: Kim Sacksteder, Co-founder of Adventure-Therapist.com and so much more.
104: Tim Walsh, Founder of Adventure Recovery
103: Emily Isaacs, Founder of Emily Isaacs Counseling
102: Patrick McMillion, Clinical Director of Adventure Works of DeKalb
101: Kimberly Beck, Founder of Relational Rewilding
100: Dr. Will White, Co-founder of Summit Achievement and host of Stories from the Field
99: Dr. Maurie Lung, Founder of Life Adventures Counseling and Consulting
98: Vicenzo Narciso, Undergraduate Student at San Diego Mesa College and Former Wilderness Therapy Student
97: Hansen Hundahl, Undergraduate Student at Plymouth State University and former wilderness therapy student
96: Dr. Lee Gillis: Honors the legacy of Karl Rohnke, Defines adventure/wilderness therapy, Honored by APA
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