Latest Behavioralhealthcare Podcast Episodes
209: Addressing Anxiety & OCD with Mountain Valley Techniques: Zack Schafer's 'Fear Less' Insight's
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - October 03, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this enlightening episode of "Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors," we sit down with Zack Schafer, the Executive Program Director at Mountain Valley Treatment Center. With a rich background in occupational therapy, Zack opens up about how the center uniquely addresses the c...
208: Navigating Autism & Anxiety in College: The Transformative Power of Adventure
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - September 26, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsThis week, we talk with Jake Weld, an experienced educator and Vice President of Mansfield Hall, as he delves into the multifaceted nature of anxiety among college students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). With nearly 35% of college students and 40-50% of those with Autism confront...
207: From Aspiro Wilderness/Adventure Therapy to Nature Based Preschool: Jenna Krueger’s Story
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - September 12, 2023 09:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsDive deep with us in this heartwarming episode as Jenna Krueger, a former field guide at Aspiro, opens up about her journey and the profound shifts in her career and the outdoor therapy landscape. Jenna's candid revelations about learning of Aspiro's closure after dedicating over a year and a ha...
206: Harnessing the Outdoors: How Summit Achievement Addresses Adolescent Anxiety with Mike DeLuca
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - September 05, 2023 09:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this enlightening episode of "Stories from the Field: Mental Health in the Outdoors," we're joined by the insightful Mike DeLuca, LCSW, a clinician at Summit Achievement - a unique adolescent residential treatment program with an adventure therapy component. Mike delves deep into his transf...
205: WinGate's Closure and the Future of Wilderness Therapy Programs
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - August 29, 2023 09:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this revealing special episode, we dive into the announcement that WinGate Wilderness Therapy in Utah is closing in September. WinGate has joined three other outdoor behavioral healthcare programs (SUWS of the Carolinas, Aspiro, Outback) to shutter its doors in recent months. We trace WinGate...
204: Nature-Based Healing: The Millcreek Experiential Approach with Jessica Jo Stenquist
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - August 15, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, we hear the story of Jessica Jo Stenquist, the inspiring Founder and CEO of Millcreek Experiential Wellness Center. With an illustrious seventeen-year-long career as a mental health clinician, Jessica Jo is no stranger to the transformative power of experiential therapy, and at ...
203: Reimagining Therapy in the Outdoors: Darcy Holt's Path at Three Peaks Ascent
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - August 08, 2023 09:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Darcy Holt, admissions director of Three Peaks Ascent, a new outdoor mental health treatment program in Utah. Darcy also helps at Red Cliff Ascent, a wilderness therapy program that is a partner program of Three Peaks. Darcy discusses the similarities and differenc...
202: Running with Anxiety to Fear Less
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - August 01, 2023 09:30 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, we delve into the compelling narrative of Will Laughlin, an ultra-marathoner, father, and CEO. Laughlin, a seasoned athlete who has endured the scorching heat of Death Valley and the severe cold of the Yukon, articulates how ultra-running has become a therapeutic tool for addres...
201: Celebrating 20 Years of Wilderness Therapy Symposium
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - July 25, 2023 09:30 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, we celebrate the 20th Wilderness Therapy Symposium by speaking with two key figures in the field. Our guests are Rob Meltzer, educational consultant and founder of the Wilderness Therapy Symposium, and Cristina Picozzi, executive director of the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Cou...
200: The End of Wilderness Therapy?
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - July 18, 2023 14:58 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn the celebratory 200th episode of Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors, guest host Jake Weld catches up with the podcast's creator, Dr. Will White, who reflects on the transformative changes witnessed in outdoor therapies in the last 200 episodes. Will sees the field in a tra...
199: Finding Strength in Challenges: Dr. Hilary McCloy's Unwavering Spirit
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - July 04, 2023 09:30 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this week's episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Dr. Hilary McCloy, an esteemed Physical Therapist, a former member of the US Ski Team, and a remarkable athlete. Hilary shares her journey into high-risk sports, including being one of the best skiers in the world at the tender age of...
198: "Buried"-A Story of Healing After A High Risk Adventure Goes Bad
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - June 20, 2023 09:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, we hear from Ken Wylie, author, speaker, facilitator, and former professional backcountry ski guide and mountaineer. Ken’s book "Buried" is a profound memoir about a 2003 tragedy where an avalanche killed seven backcountry skiers in Canada when Ken was a ski guide. The book expl...
197: A New Christian Wilderness Therapy Program!
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - June 13, 2023 09:30 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this special episode, we have a conversation with Dean Reynolds, the founder and executive director of Seeds Wilderness Therapy, located in Colorado. Seeds Wilderness Therapy is a Christian-based wilderness therapy program that started during the pandemic. Dean talks about his journey to Chri...
196: Everest as a Path to Transformation
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - June 06, 2023 09:30 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this engaging podcast episode, we converse with the acclaimed Director of Photography and Filmmaker, Thom Pollard. Known for his adventurous expeditions to some of the planet's most isolated spots, from the mystic Easter Island to the challenging summit of Mount Everest, Thom provides deep in...
195: How the Abrupt Closure of SUWS of the Carolinas by Acadia Healthcare Impacted Families, Employees and the Field: Special Episode
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - May 30, 2023 12:50 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this special episode, we dive into the sudden closure of SUWS of the Carolinas by Acadia Healthcare and the impact it had on families, employees, and the field as a whole. Our guest, Kevin Green, shares his experience with the program, as his son was attending SUWS when they received the shoc...
194: "More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood" author Majka Burhardt
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - May 16, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, we talk with Majka Burhardt, a professional climber, social entrepreneur, author, mother of twins, filmmaker, and so much more. Majka has just written a new book titled, "More: Life on the Edge of Adventure and Motherhood," which is an intense and authentic memoir written in a u...
193: Survival and Reckoning in the Hidden Mountains and Life
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - May 10, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this episode, we are joined by Michael Wejchert, author of "Hidden Mountains: Survival and Reckoning After a Climb Gone Wrong." Michael's writing about adventure has been featured in various publications, including the New York Times, Adventure Journal, Climbing, Ascent, Alpinist, and more. H...
192: From Traumatized by Restraints to Living "Without Restraint."
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - May 02, 2023 10:01 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsRyan DeLayna shares his life experiences and the journey that led him to co-write his memoir with his father, "Without Restraint." Ryan shares how he spent most of his academic career in therapeutic schools due to behavioral challenges where he experienced various medications and restrictive int...
191: The Closing of Two Wilderness Therapy Programs- Special Episode
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - April 25, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsIn this special episode, we discuss the recent announcement that two long-standing and accredited Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Council member programs - SUWS of the Carolinas in North Carolina and Aspiro in Utah will soon close. We will dive into the potential impacts of these closures on the g...
190: Tammy Marks, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - March 14, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsTammy Marks is the parent of a former wilderness therapy student who enrolled in a program at 12 years old. Tammy shares her family's story of how her son struggled with his mood and behavior from an early age and how they tried to help him. When her son was in his later elementary school years,...
189: Jen Murphy and Hilary Moses, co-authors of "H.O.M.E.: Strategies for Making Home a SUCCESS During and After Treatment."
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - March 07, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsJen Murphy and Hilary Moses are the co-authors of "H.O.M.E.: Strategies for Making Home a SUCCESS During and After Treatment." Jen and Hilary discuss that after years of working together at Solutions Parenting Support, they wrote a book about the many issues they address when coaching parents...
188: Marcie Steinberg, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - February 28, 2023 10:45 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsMarcie Steinberg is the parent of a former wilderness therapy student and peer parent at Other Parents Like Me (OPLM.com). Marcie shares her family's story of how her son struggled with substance abuse disorder in his teens, the different interventions they tried to help him, and how Marcie and ...
187: Carrie McLaughlin, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - February 21, 2023 10:45 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsCarrie McLaughlin is the parent of a former wilderness therapy student. Carrie shares her story about the family's struggles when their son, while in his teens, battled with substance use disorder. She shares incidents of her son refusing school, a mobile crisis unit, and a house party that went...
186: Jon Fariello, Former Wilderness Therapy Student
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - February 07, 2023 10:45 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsJon Fariello is a former wilderness therapy student who was transported to a wilderness therapy program as a teenager. He shares his thoughts and feelings about being transported to a wilderness program and an earlier transport to a residential treatment center. Jon talks about his life before g...
185: Casie Fariello, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Co-founder of Other Parents Like Me
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 31, 2023 10:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsCasie Fariello co-founded Other Parents Like Me (OPLM.com), an online parent support platform, and is the parent of a former wilderness therapy student. Casie reflects on this podcast's last episode, which featured her husband, Mike Fariello, who shared his version of their family's story of beh...
184: Michael Fariello, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 24, 2023 10:45 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsMichael Fariello is the parent of a wilderness therapy student and a peer parent at Other Parents Like Me (OPLM.com), an online parent support platform. Michael shares his family's story of how they learned about wilderness therapy after their son went through outpatient therapy, intensive outp...
183: Richard Curtis, Clinical Interventionist
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 17, 2023 10:45 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsRichard Curtis is a Certified Clinical Interventionist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and Parent Coach who helps parents and their teens and young adults through in-home interventions. Richard shares how his intervention style focuses on connecting with parents and their teens when they are ...
182: Michelle King, co-author of "Into the Wilds: A Mothers Guide to Wilderness Therapy"
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 10, 2023 10:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsMichelle King is the co-author of the new book, "Into the Wilds: A Mothers Guide to Wilderness Therapy" and parent of a wilderness therapy student. The book includes the stories of Michelle enrolling her son in a wilderness therapy program and comparing it with her co-author, Jenny Prince's, a...
181: York Ast, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - January 03, 2023 10:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsYork Ast is the parent of a wilderness therapy student and the membership ambassador for Other Parents Like Me (OPLM.com), an online parent support platform. York shares his family's story of how they learned about wilderness therapy after their son had entered his second inpatient psychiatric s...
180: Liz Reitman, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student and Co-founder of Other Parents Like Me
Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors - December 28, 2022 11:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsLiz Reitman is the parent of a wilderness therapy student and co-founder of Other Parents Like Me (OPLM.com), a subscription-based online platform for parents of young people struggling with mental health and substance abuse challenges. Liz shares information about the support platform and her p...
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