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304: Outward Bound: The Wartime Origins of Wilderness Therapy

Outward Bound is not about therapy. It began during World War II as a response to a fear that young sailors were not resilient enough to survive the sinking of their ships. Founded to build endurance, discipline, and leadership under extreme adversity, Outward Bound introduced th ... Show more

. 31min 15sec

303: The Rise and Fall of Therapeutic Camps: History, Hope and Hard Lessons.

What happened to the hundreds of therapeutic camps that once shaped mental health treatment for young people in the outdoors? Long before the term "wilderness therapy" was coined, therapeutic camps were considered cutting-edge mental health treatment for young people. Backed by m ... Show more

. 35min 48sec

302: Beyond Hell Camp: A New Documentary on Wilderness Therapy

In a moment when wilderness therapy is often framed as either a miracle or a menace, what gets lost when we stop listening for the full human story? In this special episode of Stories from the Field Will is joined by filmmakers Vince Dixon and Mark Strauss, the directors of the u ... Show more

. 48min 11sec

301. Surviving Climate Anxiety: How to Cope, Heal, and Stay Grounded in a Changing World

How do you live well, stay engaged, and protect your mental health when the future of the planet feels so uncertain? Listen to this episode of Stories from the Field where our host Will White is joined by Dr. Thomas Doherty—psychologist, ecopsychologist, and author of Surviving C ... Show more

. 48min 49sec

300: Wilderness Therapy Is Growing?! What 300 Episodes Reveal

Wilderness therapy isn't dying. It's growing. In this milestone 300th episode of Stories from the Field, host Dr. Will White sits down with guest host Jake Weld to reflect on nearly a decade of conversations exploring wilderness therapy, outdoor behavioral healthcare, and the evo ... Show more

. 45min 43sec