Outdoor Therapeutic Interventions: Outervention

An Outervention is a therapeutic and safety intervention for a teenager or young adult that involves an outdoor behavioral program, often referred to as wilderness therapy. David only works with young people who are at least open to participating in an outdoor therapeutic program.

For more than 20 years, David has evaluated and referred families to leading outdoor therapy programs across the country. He believes there are situations where this level and type of care is not only appropriate, but necessary.

While outdoor programs often face criticism, especially on social media, David is confident that choosing the right program for the right reasons can be life-changing. When done thoughtfully and responsibly, this approach can help stabilize a young person and support real healing for the entire family.