Run Wild - Therapeutic Trail Running Group
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 08/26/2017
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Run Wild is a weekly group that develops social emotional skills and physical fitness through an approach that involves trail running, skill instruction and goal-setting. Every session begins with a brief mindfulness exercise, followed by weekly skill development (i.e., stress management, optimistic thinking, perseverance, empathy, gratitude). Skills are developed through discussion and practice, including activities during running and home assignments. Additionally youth learn how to run with good form and breathe (not just to run effectively, but also to settle their minds and manage emotions!). At the end of each session participants set goals for using the target skills and physical activity, as well as monitor their progress.
This combined approach integrates the benefits of exercise, social skill instruction and time spent outdoors to combat difficulties with attention and focus, emotion regulation, stress, depression, anxiety and peer relationships. Through regular participation, young people develop healthy physical and mental habits to enhance well-being throughout their lifetime. Space is limited to 10 participants per week. This cost is $20 per session, or partitipants may pay a monthly discounted rate of $70 (offered at the beginning of each month). Current participants will be given priority for registration each month to allow for ongoing participation.
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