Podcasts about wilderness therapy program

As a follow up to last episode, we sit down for a chat with one of Danielle's oldest friends - Tyler, who has first hand experience with a wilderness therapy program in Utah. He was blindfolded and taken out into the desert, where he became the first to “escape” the program. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon  or Apple Subscriptions to gain access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch, and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website. Thank you so much to our partners, check them out! Embrace Pet Insurance: For more info head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/NPAD Earth Breeze: Use our link got get 40% off when you subscribe. BetterHelp: National Park After Dark is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off.

In 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 Christianity after a terrible motorcycle accident and how he decided to serve others, leading him to the wilderness field. He shares his experience of working at various wilderness therapy programs in different parts of the country and discovering that expressing his Christian beliefs were not accepted. Dean's encounters in the field encouraged him to start a Christian-based program, which led to the establishment of Seeds Wilderness Therapy. Dean explains how the program functions, the philosophy and programming model, and how the program incorporates Christianity into a nomadic wilderness therapy program. Dean's bio from the Seeds Website- With over 10 years of working with youth at risk in wilderness settings, I am a firm believer in the power of restoration in an individual's life through wilderness counseling. When a person is away from the distractions of everyday life, he/she can move inward and begin the work of healing. This renewal process is possible when the individual allows the purpose and hope of God to replace negative coping patterns. With this mindset, I started Seeds Wilderness Therapy, where individuals will meet with God to renew and restore their lives and be productive members of their family.

Dr. Reedy welcomes Evoke Therapy's Cori Wright. Cori works with adolescents and young adults in Evoke's Wilderness Therapy Program and she shares her journey into the field. She talks about the gift of regulating the nervous system using somatic experiencing and the outdoors. She explains how therapists set the stage for a client's healing through the process of co-regulation with the therapist via deep listening. She shares how becoming a mother has carved out deeper compassion and humility in her work with parents.

Today, we chat with Jeremy Whitworth. Trails Carolina is a very unique program. Based outside of Asheville, NC, this program caters to 10-17 year-olds and supports their families as well. It has an academic, wilderness and campus focus. In addition, they have completed an objective study with an outside party about the effectiveness of their program. The. results are impressive and also indicative of the success of the programs in general, not just with Trails Carolina. Tune in and enjoy! You can find out more at https://trailscarolina.com/.

My guest today is Mary McCourt. Mary is an adventure guide in a Wilderness Therapy Program in Utah. I met Mary a couple of weeks ago in Utah when my dear friend, Elizabeth Van Meter hosted an Awards Night for an inspiring group of outdoor enthusiasts. I was drawn to Mary's calm, compassionate energy and knew she was the first person I personally met working as a guide in a Wilderness Therapy Program. Her own personal experience with outdoor adventure was so healing for her mental health that she re-directed her path from clinical nutritionist to becoming an adventure guide. A post from her Instagram sums up her work: “I have the wildest, weirdest, hardest, most rewarding job in the world. Feeling grateful for every moment on the trail.” Check out the show notes for links to the program Mary works for and Mary's Instagram where you see incredible, breathtaking photos of the adventures she guides people through. Enjoy the podcast! Links: Aspiro Wilderness Therapy Program Mary's Instagram

Madhurii Barefoot, Co-founder, and Co-owner of True North Wilderness in Vermont. Mod was born and raised in Vermont and went to boarding school, where she was first exposed to wilderness expeditions. Mod would pursue the path of wilderness via a gap year at NOLS. She shares her story of meeting her future husband, Ty Maves, at a SUWS of Idaho field staff orientation. They both left SUWS to pursue Masters's degrees. Mod and Ty helped start SUWS of the Carolinas and then began True North in her hometown. From the True North Website: Madhurii Barefoot was born and raised in the Mad River Valley. She attended boarding school in Connecticut, and the Mountain School of Milton Academy, a Semester program in Vermont focused on experiential education, community building, and outdoor recreation. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Smith College and went on to participate in several experiential and outdoor educational programs; including a NOLS semester in Patagonia, Chile. Mod pursued her love of outdoor education and experiential learning by becoming a field instructor at a Wilderness Therapy Program in Idaho.  She went on to earn her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.  She helped to establish and develop a non-profit organization supporting the health, welfare, and education of girls, as well as working with adolescent girls and their families in a variety of outpatient settings before returning to the program in Idaho as a wilderness therapist specializing in working with adolescent girls. Mod continued to work exclusively with adolescent girls as a licensed Clinical Social Worker at True North and as Clinical Director until 2018.  She currently works closely with the administrative team to maintain our very high program standards, provides additional support to the clinical team as well as the admissions and outreach team, and is available as a resource to referral sources. Mod continues to participate in program development and alumni programming. Mod has traveled extensively, lived in Switzerland and Chile, and enjoys cooking, traveling, and skiing. She lives in North Fayston, Vermont with her husband (and True North co-owner and Executive Director Ty Maves) and their three children.

Thomas Miller is an Entrepreneur, Coach, Public Speaker, Therapist, and a dad who practices what he preaches. Thomas has been a licensed Therapist since 2002 and his work experience includes being a  Clinical Director of a Wilderness Therapy Program for teenagers, Director of a Mental Health Clinic, & being the Family Wellness Director at an Addiction Treatment Center for adults.  In 2016 Thomas and his wife made the leap into entrepreneurship when they purchased a building to house their own business and also provide rental income We had a free flowing conversation about a wide range of social and mental health issues including: Parents hitting the eject button and using technology to replace their own attention The rise of addictive behaviours, especially for teenagers Why leaders and parents have to choose the right altitude The harm that is inflicted on children through helicopter parenting The dangers of using chemical solutions when alternative strategies are available The therapeutic benefit of spending time in nature And reminds us that there are no absolutes in life Thomas hits on topics that have touched every family. You’ll also enjoy his easy to understand communication style. Enjoy… You can reach Thomas at: Website: https://thomasmillercoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-m-miller-licsw-lcsw-45447643/  Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection.Email-  tim@screwthenaysayers.com  Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/ Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com iTunes: https://apple.co/2LkWSPV Screw the Naysayers Episode Page: https://screwthenaysayers.com/podcast                         Google Play Music: https://bit.ly/2NBgqMv Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2MF5T6g Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2uYCsRC Podbean: https://screwthenaysayers.podbean.com/e/140-Thomas-Miller/ 

Paul Wolf is the Director of the Outdoor Leadership and Wilderness Therapy Program at Southwestern Community College located in Sylva, North Carolina. This program is the only one in the nation that provides a certificate in wilderness therapy for those interested in working as field staff. Paul helped developed the certificate program and has been the director and mentoring students for over 18 years! Paul's journey into the field includes working as course director, climbing technician and staff trainer for Voyageur Outward Bound in Minnesota in the 1980's and 1990's. He has worked with many legendary figures in the field of experiential education, adventure therapy and wilderness therapy.  Paul's story is one that you will truly enjoy!   

Thomas Miller is an entrepreneur, coach and therapist, he has also clocked up over 800 speaking engagements. He runs the Innovative Therapy Solutions wellness practice in Massachusetts and also Thomas Miller Coaching. Thomas has been a licensed therapist since 2002, when he graduated from NYU with my Master’s in Social Work.  Since then, he has been providing therapy & coaching services to children, teens, adults and their families.  Over the past 16 years, he has coached and provided therapy for thousands of individuals, families, and executives from myriad cultures, circumstances, and walks of life.   ​Thomas has also been the Clinical Director of a Wilderness Therapy Program for teenagers with high-risk behaviors and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorders from all over the world, and the Director of a Mental Health Clinic. As the former Family Wellness Director of an Addiction Treatment Center serving adults with co-occurring (dual diagnosis) disorders, I learned that addiction affects everyone in the family and in order for true healing to take place; the family must create a new normal. ​Thomas is passionate about wellness clinically and holistically. He talks to Ed Andrew about the role of social media in mental health, his passion about learning from every different modality, scientific and experiential.  We also discuss his journey into entrepreneurship and how he develops his personal brand internationally. We also take a deep dive into family wellness and addiction, and the ethical issues that clinicians face.  It is a wonderful episode to learn more about alternative therapies and also for anyone whose family member or friend is suffering a mental health problem or abusive relationship particularly in young adults and teenagers.  

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