Matt Nannis is the Founder and Executive Director of PIVOTpoint. <a href= "https://pivotpointwnc.org/">PIVOTpoint</a> is a non-profit organization that provides outpatient "Therapeutic Adventure Work" through various outdoor programs in and around the Asheville, North Carolina area. Matt shares his journey into the field and how he experienced the power of therapeutic wilderness experiences while going through a healing process for himself. Matt describes what inspired him to start Pivotpoint, why it is a non-profit organization, and the different programs that Pivotpoint provides for its participants.    Allkindsoftherapy.com is sponsoring Season 13 of the podcast and will focus on experts who help families navigate treatment options. You can find Pivotpoint on the All Kinds of Therapy Website. Link to <a class= "editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">All Kinds of Therapy</a> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href= "https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/blog" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">All Kinds of Therapy Blog</a> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href= "https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/jobs" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">All Kinds of Therapy Job Postings</a> <a class="editor-rtfLink" href= "https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/newsletter" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">All Kinds of Therapy Newsletters</a>

Matt Nannis is the Founder and Executive Director of PIVOTpoint. PIVOTpoint is a non-profit organization that provides outpatient "Therapeutic Adventure Work" through various outdoor programs in and around the Asheville, North Carolina area. Matt shares his journey into the field and how he experienced the power of therapeutic wilderness experiences while going through a healing process for himself. Matt describes what inspired him to start Pivotpoint, why it is a non-profit organization, and the different programs that Pivotpoint provides for its participants. Allkindsoftherapy.com is sponsoring Season 13 of the podcast and will focus on experts who help families navigate treatment options. You can find Pivotpoint on the All Kinds of Therapy Website. Link to All Kinds of Therapy All Kinds of Therapy Blog All Kinds of Therapy Job Postings All Kinds of Therapy Newsletters

Matt Nannis is the Founder and Executive Director of PIVOTpoint. <a href="https://pivotpointwnc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">PIVOTpoint</a> is a non-profit organization that provides outpatient "Therapeutic Adventure Work" through various outdoor programs in and around the Asheville, North Carolina area. Matt shares his journey into the field and how he experienced the power of therapeutic wilderness experiences while going through a healing process for himself. Matt describes what inspired him to start Pivotpoint, why it is a non-profit organization, and the different programs that Pivotpoint provides for its participants. &nbsp; &nbsp;Allkindsoftherapy.com is sponsoring Season 13 of the podcast and will focus on experts who help families navigate treatment options. You can find Pivotpoint on the All Kinds of Therapy Website. Link to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">All Kinds of Therapy</a> <a href="https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/blog" rel="noopener noreferrer">All Kinds of Therapy Blog</a> <a href="https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/jobs" rel="noopener noreferrer">All Kinds of Therapy Job Postings</a> <a href="https://www.allkindsoftherapy.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer">All Kinds of Therapy Newsletters</a>

166. Matt Nannis, Founder and Executive Director of PIVOTpoint

Stories from the Field: Mental Health in the Outdoors is an authoritative and enlightening podcast that explores the vast landscape of mental health therapies in outdoor settings. Hosted by seasoned mental health professional Dr. Will White, the podcast offers deep insights into outdoor therapies like Adventure Therapy, Eco-Therapy, Wilderness Therapy, and Experiential Therapy, among others.

Dr. White engages with a diverse range of guests, including leading researchers, practitioners, authors, executive directors, guide staff, mental health clinicians, and critics, helping to shed light on the nuances of these unique therapy practices. In addition to exploring the modern implications of these evolving therapeutic modalities, he delves into their rich history, providing a holistic perspective for listeners.

With over 30 years of experience at the juncture of mental health and outdoor environments, Dr. White's expertise is unparalleled. As a co-founder of the pioneering Summit Achievement, an adventure therapy program based in Maine, he has been a guiding force in the field since the 1990s. His scholarly contributions include the book "Stories from the Field: A History of Wilderness Therapy" and a chapter in "Adventure Therapy: Theories, Research, and Practice." His doctorate work, "Stories from the Elders: Chronicles and Narratives from the Early Years of Wilderness Therapy," traced the origins and evolution of this specialized field.

To connect with Dr. White, visit storiesfromthefield.com. Listen to this immersive podcast to understand the power and potential of outdoor therapies in addressing mental health concerns.

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Stories from the Field: Mental Health in the Outdoors is an authoritative and enlightening podcast that explores the vast landscape of mental health therapies in outdoor settings. Hosted by seasoned mental health professional Dr. Will White, the podcast offers deep insights into outdoor therapies like Adventure Therapy, Eco-Therapy, Wilderness Therapy, and Experiential Therapy, among others. Dr. White engages with a diverse range of guests, including leading researchers, practitioners, authors, executive directors, guide staff, mental health clinicians, and critics, helping to shed light on the nuances of these unique therapy practices. In addition to exploring the modern implications of these evolving therapeutic modalities, he delves into their rich history, providing a holistic perspective for listeners. With over 30 years of experience at the juncture of mental health and outdoor environments, Dr. White's expertise is unparalleled. As a co-founder of the pioneering Summit Achievement, an adventure therapy program based in Maine, he has been a guiding force in the field since the 1990s. His scholarly contributions include the book "Stories from the Field: A History of Wilderness Therapy" and a chapter in "Adventure Therapy: Theories, Research, and Practice." His doctorate work, "Stories from the Elders: Chronicles and Narratives from the Early Years of Wilderness Therapy," traced the origins and evolution of this specialized field. To connect with Dr. White, visit storiesfromthefield.com. Listen to this immersive podcast to understand the power and potential of outdoor therapies in addressing mental health concerns.

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