cover of episode 122: Flint Barber, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student

122: Flint Barber, Parent of a Wilderness Therapy Student

2021/4/20
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Stories from the Field: Mental Health and the Outdoors

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Flint Barber is a parent of a teen who attended a wilderness program. Flint's journey begins with how he had "no idea" about his son's challenges until a neighbor informed him, which started Flint onto the path of wilderness. Flint recounts trying to convince his son to attend Anasazi and that his son replied, "you will need to have me kidnapped." Flint shares the most challenging day of his life when his son ran away from Anasazi. He shares what he has learned through the process and advice for parents.