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Evidence Based Articles

Play Outside: The Healing Power of Nature

October 24, 2020

This month, we look to nature to find joy, solace, solutions, comfort, and more. Our team of therapists reviewed and chose …

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COVID-19: National PTSD Screening Programme ‘Urgently Needed’

July 22, 2020

COVID-19: National PTSD Screening Programme ‘Urgently Needed’

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Anxiety, Depression Can Be Eased with 150 Minutes of Exercise a Week

June 10, 2020

Researchers say exercising for 150 minutes a week can help ease mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. They …

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For Veterans, Outdoor Therapy Could Become Law

May 28, 2020

A bill introduced to Congress on May 1 could make outdoor recreation an official treatment option for veterans suffering from …

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Why Walking Matters—Now More Than Ever

April 20, 2020

Why does walking make us feel good? We all know that a satisfying stroll changes our outlook. Perhaps we realize …

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Why some practitioners of walk-and-talk therapy think it is especially helpful for teens

June 13, 2019

“(Patients) welcome the humanizing effect of taking therapy outdoors and are typically hoping to multitask by incorporating their therapy session …

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Lack Of Sunshine In Winter Can Trigger Potentially Dangerous Mental Health Issues, Doctors Say

January 18, 2019

The lack of sunshine in the winter increases the risk for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a form of depression. …

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Hate the Idea of Going to Therapy? Do it While You Run

January 9, 2019

Another therapist grasps the Trailtalk concept with outdoor therapy and is featured in Runner’s World.  

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Scottish Doctors Are Now Issuing Prescriptions to Go Hiking

January 4, 2019

BY JUSTIN HOUSMAN | OCTOBER 22, 2018 It just so happens that doctors are increasingly starting to realize time spent outdoors can …

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Science Agrees: Nature is Good For You

April 10, 2018

Check out this curated source of articles with a brief introduction to the science of Forest Therapy: – ​A curated …

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Want to be more creative? Go for a walk.

March 30, 2018

When trying to come up with a new idea, we all have times when we get stuck. But according to …

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What Your Therapist Doesn’t Know

August 2, 2017

Big Data has transformed everything from sports to politics to education. It could transform mental-health treatment, too—if only psychologists would …

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The Nature Cure

July 28, 2017

Why some doctors are writing prescriptions for time outdoors… The first time J. Phoenix Smith told me that soil has healing …

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This Is Your Brain on Nature

January 16, 2017

When we get closer to nature—be it untouched wilderness or a backyard tree—we do our overstressed brains a favor…

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How Walking in Nature Changes the Brain

November 14, 2016

A walk in the park may soothe the mind and, in the process, change the workings of our brains in …

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It’s Time for Doctors to Prescribe Outdoor Therapy

October 24, 2016

Here is more supporting evidence that being outside has positive psychological and physiological benefits from Outside Magazine.   “Studies have …

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Books by Richard Louv that explain how nature heals.

April 16, 2016

This selection of books explains how nature helps heal.

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Stanford researchers find mental health prescription: Nature

June 30, 2015

A Stanford-led study finds quantifiable evidence that walking in nature could lead to a lower risk of depression Feeling down? …

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Taking A Walk In Nature Could Be The Best Thing You Do For Your Mood All Day

September 23, 2014

When you’re feeling a deluge of negative emotions, you know that it can be helpful to “walk it off.” And …

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Wilderness therapy as a treatment

October 1, 2007

The Journal of Mental Health Counseling explores wilderness therapy as a treatment modality for at-risk youth: a primer for mental …

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Is Time Outdoors the Key to Helping Veterans Overcome PTSD?

September 21, 2005

This article on goodtherapy.org explores how outdoors (ecotherapy) can help veterans overcome PTSD. September 21, 2015 • By Abbie Hausermann, …

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Start the week off right! 5 great tips from Bruce Lee. We especially like rule 3. Try re-organizing your day and see how it impacts your productivity! 

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Mar 21

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Do you need sound or silence? Some things to think about:

1. How do you react to organized sound? (i.e. music, singing, etc.)

2. How do you react to unorganized sound? (i.e. clanking, loud crowds, off-tune music) 

3. How do you react to silence?

4. Can you change your mood by changing your "sound setting"?

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Mar 18

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Do you ever feel like a thousand different things are happening at once?  Like your five senses are constantly being triggered? A shift to a minimalist lifestyle (or at least a minimalist headspace) can help with sensory overload. 

Sensory integration issues can also be improved with noise-canceling headphones. Physically tuning out sound can help your cognition and improve focus.
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Mar 16

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Let's talk about minimalism. A minimalist lifestyle is focused on consuming less and living with more specific, meaningful items in your life.

While you might see some immediate benefits on your bank statement, your mental health will also thank you! The decluttering of our homes and living spaces will also declutter our minds. Improve your headspace with fewer decisions and fewer distractions. 

Happy Trails!
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Boundaries make the best neighbors. Here are some Tips from the Trail if you need some fence-mending:

1. Consider how you do boundaries. Is your fence line too flexible? Is it too rigid?

2. Notice how you interact with your loved ones and colleagues. Are you the easy-going guy? Or are you known as the “my way or the highway” person? I’m not saying one is better than the other, I’m just suggesting the flexion and tension ratio in our fences significantly impact our relationships. We have to come to awareness before we can make a change.

3. Talk to a friend or family member about what boundaries mean to them.  You might be surprised what you can learn from others when we broach these types of topics.
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Mar 9

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It's important to build and maintain your boundaries. Check in on your "fences" from time to time. How is the tension? How is the flexion? 

Read up on our newest blog (🔗 in bio) for more on building better boundaries.

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Ending relationships can be a tough road to navigate. We found a great article by Joshua Becker on Becomingminimalist.com where Josh discusses "never having to cross the street."

In brief, are you conducting yourself in a way where you won't have to cross the street if you see the other person? (See our last post!)

Happy Trails and Happy Friday!
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It can be tough navigating the end of a relationship. If you find yourself in an ethical dilemma, try this technique! 

The "don't cross the street" mindset applies to professional relationships, friendships, and romantic relationships. 

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We all witnessed the saga of Mikaela Shiffrin unfold over the past week. Mikaela was considered a frontrunner in her Olympic skiing event and faced intense scrutiny when she error'd on her run. Simone Biles, who also faced similar scrutiny during the Summer Games, supported Mikaela.

It's important for us to celebrate others’ successes rather than reveling in their demise or defeat. Extend kindness!

Happy Trails :) 

📷: @simonebiles @mikaelashiffrin
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What happens when you outgrow your sport? How do you transition from one phase in life to another? 

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