What Participants Say

“Every moment of Wilderness as Co-Therapist was enlightening. Perhaps the best thing was that I was taught how to utilize wilderness as therapeutic tool only after experiencing the interventions myself. This not only increased my effectiveness in providing similar interventions to my clients but it also enhanced my own confidence and faith in the work we do...  As wilderness therapists we have a responsibility to strengthen our own relationships with the wilderness, to collaborate with other clinicians in our field and to learn how to clearly translate traditional psychotherapy into the outdoor settings we utilize. All of this was accomplished during out time together. I’d highly recommend this experience to any wilderness therapist.”

Melissa Cacialli, MA, LPC 
Lone Star Expeditions

“I have been using many of the activities which were demonstrated during the Wilderness as Co-Therapist training.  Since returning I have noticed an increased aptitude for finding interventions and initiatives right under my feet.  This new insight has helped me to be a more spontaneous and creative therapist.  The training helped me to be more confident in trying out-of-the-box interventions and therefore has allowed the students and families I work with to have a more unique wilderness experience.  I would recommend this training to anyone interested in increasing their awareness of and confidence in using wilderness as a therapeutic intervention.”

Ken Murphy, MC, CPCI
Aspen Achievement Academy

“This program was a huge eye opening experience for a lot of reasons. I forget the powerfulness of simply being in the outdoors and the magic it has. As a therapist I only used the traditional therapy models and did not use what is all around me and my students. I learned more about myself as a person and as a therapist. I think the biggest benefit was the empathy that I gained for my students. The staff and the other therapists attending the WTC were awesome… As I returned, I have used many of the skills that I learned to help my students better understand necessary coping skills to be successful in life.  I am so glad that I attended the WTC and hope for a part II.”

Todd Odell, MA, LPC                                                                    Mountain Homes Youth Ranch