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Animal Therapy

The Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy for Men in Recovery

The Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy for Men in Recovery Recovery doesn’t always start with talking. For many men, healing begins through action, responsibility, and real-world ...
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Winter wilderness activities are part of drug and alcohol detox program in Utah.
Mental Health

Winter Wilderness Therapy for Depression

The Unique Setting of Winter Wilderness Therapy in Utah Winter wilderness therapy in Utah is a specialized form of experiential therapy that goes beyond traditional ...
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Mental strength in Utah Men
Addiction Treatment

Wilderness Therapy vs Rehab: What Do I Need?

Wilderness Therapy: An Experiential Approach to Healing Wilderness therapy is a unique type of outdoor behavioral healthcare that takes participants out of their usual surroundings ...
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Wilderness Therapy for Trauma in Utah.
Mental Health

Wilderness Therapy for Trauma: A Men’s Guide

Wilderness Therapy for Trauma in Men: An Overview Wilderness therapy for trauma is a powerful combination of outdoor behavioral healthcare and evidence-based trauma treatment. This ...
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Equine Therapy and Depression in Utah
Mental Health

Equine Therapy for Depression: A New Approach

How Equine Therapy Addresses Depression Equine therapy for depression taps into something primal—the connection between man and animal that’s existed for thousands of years. Horses ...
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Equine Therapy in Utah
Mental Health

Equine Therapy for PTSD: Can It Stop Nightmares?

Equine Therapy and PTSD: An Overview Equine-assisted therapy (EAT) is a powerful treatment method where men work directly with horses under the guidance of trained ...
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Spirit Mountain Recovery Utah Men's physical health and mental health
Mental Health

Minding the Mustache: How Physical Health Supports Mental Strength

The Connection Between Physical Health and Mental Strength The relationship between physical health and mental wellness runs deeper than most men realize. When you strengthen ...
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Brotherhood in recovery this Movember in Utah
Addiction Treatment

The Brotherhood Behind the Beard: How Male Connection Fuels Recovery

The Unique Challenges Men Face in Addiction Recovery Men face specific challenges when it comes to addiction recovery, largely due to societal expectations and cultural ...
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Outdoor Experiential Therapy For Mental Health
Mental Health

Macho or Mustache? Redefining What Strength Really Looks Like in Recovery

Challenging Traditional Masculine Norms in Addiction Recovery Masculine stereotypes weigh heavily on men struggling with addiction. Society has long equated strength with emotional restraint, teaching ...
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Colby James

Colby James, PMH, NP-BC

Psychiatric Nurse

Colby earned his nursing degree from the University of Utah in 2013 and has more than a decade of experience working in diverse healthcare settings including corrections, psychiatry, dialysis, and care for U.S. veterans. He later graduated with honors from the University of South Alabama with a Master of Science in Nursing Practice specializing in mental health and substance use treatment. Colby is trained in medication management and utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders. He emphasizes a holistic approach to care that considers physical health, mindfulness, nutrition, healthy relationships, and restorative sleep as important components of overall wellbeing.

Dan Philips, LCMHC, Senior Therapist of Spirit Mountain Recovery

Dan Phillips, LCMHC

Senior Therapist

Dan has worked as a licensed therapist, both publicly and privately, in the behavioral health field for the past 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, family discord, Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), relational struggles, and a variety of learning disabilities. Dan utilizes various therapeutic modalities in his practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relationship-Based Therapy and Existentialism. He has been a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor since 2009.

Dan in his leisure time is an avid mountain biker, skier, trail runner, and golfer. He has also traveled extensively throughout his life to Nepal, Switzerland, Thailand, Italy and Costa Rica.

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