Speaker Talk: Nature as Healer

The AR “Nature as Healer” presentation highlights and discusses the evidence-based benefits of the outdoors in mental health and substance use recovery. The dialogue delves into key components that explain why people inherently feel good being active outside and provides a deeper understanding of how those feelings can be harnessed for positive, sustainable change. We will explore relevant peer-reviewed research on these topics and examine why skills-based adventure practices are so effective in achieving positive outcomes. Finally, attendees will gain insight into how these strategies and techniques can complement more traditional clinical therapeutic models.