Latest Behavioralhealthcare Podcast Episodes
238: Adventure Therapy Innovations with Kim Sacksteder and Nick Magle-Haberek
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - July 09, 2024 09:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode Will welcomes Kim Sacksteder and Nick Magle-Haberek from Adventure-Therapist.com to share their story. Discover how they have expanded their training and supervision programs, emphasizing safety, clinical efficacy, and the integration of outdoor activities into therapeutic prac...
237: Climbing Mount Moosilauke: Therapy, Adventure, and Personal Triumph
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - June 18, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this week’s episode Will sits down with Zack Shaffer, executive director of Mountain Valley Treatment Center, to discuss their recent hike up Mount Moosilauke. They recount the challenging Memorial Day hike with ten residents and adventure coordinator TJ Bauman, exploring the profound physica...
236: Healing in Nature: David Segal and Bonnie Dyck on Nature-Based Therapy
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - June 11, 2024 12:29 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, Will welcomes David Segal and Bonnie Dyck from the Human Nature Counselling Society. They dive deep into their journeys into nature-based therapy, sharing how personal experiences and a profound connection to the natural world led them to the field. David discusses the systemi...
235: Thriving After Wilderness Therapy: Colin MacDonald's Path to Not Therapy
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - June 04, 2024 09:48 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, Will talks with Colin MacDonald, co-founder of Not Therapy Coaching. Colin shares his journey from being a wilderness therapy client and therapeutic boarding school student to graduating college and then entering the work-force. Not finding deep meaning in his initial career pa...
234: Enhancing Adventure Therapy Practice: Insights from Westminster University
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - May 28, 2024 09:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode Will talks with Dr. Patrick McMillon and Alex White from Westminster University in Utah. They discuss the Graduate Certificate in Adventure Therapy, a program designed to train clinicians in integrating adventure therapy into their practice. Dr. McMillon, the program coordinator,...
233: Wilderness Therapy Under Fire: A Deep Dive with Reporter Jessica Miller
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - May 21, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this timely episode, Jessica Miller from the Salt Lake Tribune shares insights from her investigative article on the closures of wilderness therapy programs for teens in Utah. She discusses the factors driving these closures, such as negative media attention and financial challenges. Jessica ...
232: Exploring Outdoor Therapy with David Wynn from Blue Ridge Treks
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - May 07, 2024 09:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode Will chats with David Wynn, LCMHC, an outdoor mental health provider from Blue Ridge Treks. David shares his transformative journey from a river guide and camp mentor to a mental health professional, revealing how natural environments play a crucial role in psychological healing....
231: Surf Therapy: A New Wave in Therapeutic Practices with Cash Lambert
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - April 30, 2024 09:38 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this compelling episode, Will engages with Cash Lambert about his groundbreaking new book, "Surf Therapy: The Evidence-Based Science for Physical, Mental, and Emotional Well-being." Cash discusses his evolution from a journalism student, initially participating in a surf therapy event to fulf...
230: Everest Inc.: Debunking Myths with Author Will Cockrell
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - April 16, 2024 09:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn 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 the World." Cockrell delves into the untold stories of the Everest guiding industry, offering a nuanced perspective that challenges the sensational ...
229: Healing in the Outdoors: 'No Child Left Inside” author Bryn Lottig on the Journey to Emotional Well-being
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - April 09, 2024 09:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn 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 field of outdoor experiential education. Through her personal experiences with adversity, including a challenging childhood and a transformative expe...
226: Healing in the Outdoors: 'No Child Left Inside” author Bryn Lottig on the Journey to Emotional Well-being
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - April 09, 2024 09:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn 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 field of outdoor experiential education. Through her personal experiences with adversity, including a challenging childhood and a transformative expe...
228: Embark's Closure of New Visions and the Future of Wilderness Therapy
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - March 19, 2024 01:21 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this special episode, Will sheds light on the upheaval in the wilderness therapy landscape, particularly spotlighting the closure of Embark Behavioral Health's New Visions Wilderness Therapy programs. This narrative delves into the broader implications of private equity's role in the mental h...
227: From Military to Mindfulness: Tripp Johnson's Journey to Behavioral Healthcare Innovation
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - March 12, 2024 09:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this enlightening conversation, Will talks with Tripp Johnson who shares his unique journey into behavioral healthcare and his evolution into a social entrepreneur. His accidental entry into the field, catalyzed by personal challenges with alcohol and a transformative exploration of mindfuln...
226: From Addiction to Adventure: How Nature Transforms Lives with Nate Bennick
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - February 27, 2024 10:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn 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...
225: Embracing Adventure for Recovery: The Foundation House Experience
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - February 13, 2024 10:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode Will talks with Dan Schmader, the Program Director at Foundation House, to delve into the therapeutic integration of outdoor activities in the realm of mental health and addiction recovery. Schmader unveils the unique approach of Foundation House, located in Portland, Maine, em...
224: Navigating Controversy: Dr. Madolyn Liebing's Take on Wilderness Therapy's Future and Addiction Treatment in Outdoor Settings
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - February 06, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this enlightening episode Will sits down with Dr. Madolyn Liebing, a historical figure in the wilderness therapy field and the clinical director at Legacy Outdoor Adventures and Juniper Recovery Center. Dr. Liebing provides an in-depth look at their blended program for adults, which combines...
223: Recovery in the Outdoors: Roy DuPrez's Journey to Sobriety and the Back2Basics Story
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 30, 2024 10:30 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn 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 ...
222: Empowering Young Adults when “At the Crossroads” with Mike Hench
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 23, 2024 10:30 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this enlightening episode Will welcomes Mike Hench from At the Crossroads, a program dedicated to helping young adults navigate the challenges of transitioning to adulthood. Mike shares the inspiring journey of At the Crossroads, which began in 2005 as a brainchild of Brian and Shannon Virgin...
221: The Closure of Open Sky: Is this the “Winter” of Wilderness Therapy?
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 16, 2024 10:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this special episode Will discusses the announcement of the upcoming closure of Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, marking a significant moment in the private pay, adolescent-focused wilderness therapy sector. This closure is part of a larger trend, as Open Sky is the fifth program of its kind to s...
220: Tommy Rosen's Recovery 2.0: Transforming Addiction Treatment with Holistic Healing
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 09, 2024 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, Will talks with Tommy Rosen, founder of Recovery 2.0, for a profound exploration of overcoming addiction through holistic healing. The episode opens with a poignant tribute to the late Adam Tsapis, a key figure in both their lives, setting the tone for a conversation deeply root...
219: From Phish to Fulfillment: Trey Anastasio & Melanie Gulde's Recovery Vision
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 02, 2024 10:30 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this first episode of 2024 Will talks with Melanie Gulde, the visionary program director of Divided Sky Recovery in Vermont. In this enlightening episode, listeners will delve into the heart of Divided Sky, a unique residential recovery program with an outdoor component co-founded by Melani...
218: Recovery in the Wild: Transforming Lives Through Outdoor Adventures
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - December 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsWelcome 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 to have Adventure Recovery as our underwriter—a recognized leader in the realms of recovery and outdoor leadership. In this episode, we sit do...
217: Nature's Therapy: Unveiling Soul Degree's Power in Men's Wellness with Chris Robbins
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - December 12, 2023 10:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this special episode of "Stories from the Field," host Will White shares his transformative experience at the Soul Degree retreat, a unique blend of outdoor therapy and holistic practices. Will's candid discussion reveals his struggles with mental health and how the retreat, founded by Chris ...
216: Adventure Therapy for Anxiety: Exploring Dr. Stephanie Marti's Outpatient Practice
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - December 05, 2023 10:30 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this enlightening episode, we talk with Dr. Stephanie Marti, a pioneering adventure psychotherapist. The discussion begins with an introduction to Stephanie's unique therapeutic approach, which elegantly combines mental health services with experiential learning and adventure, all within the ...
215: Addressing Anxiety Through Climbing: Noah Kleiner's Journey at Equinox Guiding Services
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - November 28, 2023 10:30 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this enlightening episode we delve into the interplay of mental health and outdoor experiences, focusing on the therapeutic power of activities like rock climbing in addressing anxiety. We talk with Noah Kleiner, founder of Equinox Guiding Service in Maine, who shares his inspiring journey fr...
214: Advancing Adventure Therapy Certifications with Fred Borroel
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - November 21, 2023 10:30 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this special episode, we explore the evolution of adventure therapy certifications with Fred Borroel, a humble leader in the field. Fred shares his journey into adventure therapy and his contributions through his private practice at San Antonio Adventure Therapy and as the Certification Chair...
213: Post-Pandemic Wilderness Therapy: Seven Trends in Outdoor Mental Health Practices
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - November 07, 2023 10:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn 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 t...
212: Exploring the Healing Power of the Outdoors in Mental Health Treatment with Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - October 31, 2023 09:34 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this insightful episode of Stories from the Field, we welcome Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan, a pioneering figure in nature-informed therapy and the founder of the Center for Nature Informed Therapy. Dr. Heidi is not just an advocate for integrating the outdoors into mental health treatment; she is ...
211: Psychotherapy on the Trail: Portland Hiking Therapy's Approach to Healing
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - October 24, 2023 09:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this story we delve into a hiking approach to psychotherapy with our guest, Aimee Frazier, the visionary behind Portland Hiking Therapy in Oregon. Aimee's outpatient mental health work revolves around the transformative practice of conducting psychotherapy sessions while hiking, individually ...
210: Adolescent Anxiety and the Healing Power of the Outdoors: An Interview with Wilderness Therapist Justin Messinger
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - October 10, 2023 09:30 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Justin Messinger, a primary therapist at the Blue Ridge Therapeutic Wilderness Program located in Georgia. Justin shares the myriad challenges presented by today's world, from the relentless pace of technology to complex social dynamics, many adolescen...
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