Robin Sheehan - Wilderness Therapeutic Interventions

In this episode, I sit down with *Robin Sheehan of eQe Outdoors*, one of the UK’s only trained *Wilderness Vision Quest Guides*, to explore the depth and power of *wilderness therapeutic interventions*.

🌿 We discuss:

Why many so-called “therapeutic” outdoor sessions fall short — and how they can even cause harm if not done properly
What a true therapeutic intervention entails, and how it differs from forest school and bushcraft sessions
The role of ritual and ceremony in creating transformative outdoor experiences
The level of training and commitment involved in becoming a wilderness therapeutic practitioner
How these interventions don’t just change the lives of participants, but also profoundly shape the leaders who guide them

Whether you’re a *forest school leader*, *bushcraft instructor*, or outdoor educator looking to bring more depth and meaning into your practice, this conversation will give you a clear picture of what wilderness therapy really looks like — and why serious training matters.

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About Robin Sheehan
Robin is Director of Wilderness Therapeutic Interventions and Outdoor Programmes for eQe. He trained in the USA at the School of Lost Borders in Death Valley as a Wilderness Vision Quest Guide. He is also a Forest Schools Practitioner, Advanced Bushcraft Practitioner, qualified secondary science teacher, and has decades of experience as an environmental scientist, outdoor leader, and educator.

🌐 Learn more about training with Robin at: https://EQEoutdoors.com
📧 Email: [email protected]

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