Season 3, Episode 22: On the Evolution of Outdoor Therapy with Will White
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Season 3, Episode 22: On the Evolution of Outdoor Therapy with Will White
Thomas and Panu spoke with Will White, a long time outdoor and wilderness therapy practitioner, and a long time colleague of Thomas. They discussed the evolution of therapeutic camping and outdoor programs in the US dating to the 1800’s and current approaches (with parallels in places like Finland).They explored the role of emotions in outdoor therapy, including eco-anxiety and the impact of environmental change on treasured places. Their conversation highlighted the importance of slowing down and experiencing the pace of nature in a highly technological world.
Links
Will White (2015) Stories from the Field: A History of Wilderness Therapy
Transcript
[The Climate Change and Happiness Transcript is on holiday.]
