Jason Stout on Outward Bound for Grieving Teens

I had such a great time talking with Jason Stout of Outward Bound USA for this episode. I met Jason last June at the National Alliance for Grieving Children Symposium in Snowbird, Utah, and I knew I wanted to have him on the show. Outward Bound is a unique program that uses the outdoors to inspire personal growth. Topics Jason and I discussed include: How he did a 78-day winter Outward Bound expedition when he was a young adult, and how this was important as he dealt with multiple death losses he had as a child, including his dad at age 14; When, where, and why Outward Bound got started; Various programs they have, such as gap year and semester programs, Pathfinders, and short courses; What is the Outward Bound Grieving Teens program; and Some heartwarming stories of teens who have been on a Grieving Teens expedition. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Jason Stout.

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