Trail Therapy

Harness the Healing Power of Nature—One Step at a Time. We know nature is good for the mind. But how do we turn that knowledge into habits that will promote real, lasting change? Part interactive memoir, part guided workbook, Trail Therapy: Finding Wholeness in Nature synthesizes cutting-edge science with everyday life. Journalist and author Jamie Siebrase distills the latest research on nature and movement, then takes it further, offering powerful personal stories, interviews, and hands-on tools to help you map out your own path to emotional healing. With engaging writing prompts and a series of outdoor activities, you’ll discover how to: Identify and design walking/rolling routes that boost mental wellness Navigate the science of “therapy trails” Integrate time in nature into your busy life with realistic, research-backed strategies Along the way, you’ll hear from real people whose lives were transformed on the trail—and be invited to step outside and begin your own healing journey. Whether you're just starting your wellness journey or deepening an existing one, this immersive guidebook will help you walk into a better, brighter headspace. The author will also commission a handful of writers from diverse backgrounds to contribute personal narratives so that the book truly represents every reader. These personal narratives will include their experiences with finding healing in nature and on the trail and will help to emphasize that the benefits of nature and “Therapy Hikes” are accessible to everyone.