"The History & Effectiveness of Wilderness Therapy"

Guest: Dr. Will White, Co-founder of Summit Achievement Academy

Dr. White discusses with our audience how the field of Wilderness Therapy can be traced back to the late

1800's but little has been written about its complex history until now. Today's teenagers are exposed to

environments where peer pressure, drugs, violence, sex and financial instability affect both behavior and

perception of life. Wilderness therapeutic programs encourage and challenge them to succeed through

experiential learning and therapy, without the aid of modern conveniences. The focus is on experiential

learning, team work, natural consequences and the development of healthy coping skills. Listen and learn

about the evolution of Wilderness Therapy.