Vienna Christensen
Investing in mental health is foundational to successful risk management and fostering resilience. For this year’s Leadership Development Series, we’re pleased to offer our first ever Mental Health Symposium, in partnership with The Wilderness Chaplains, in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month.
The outdoors is rife with beauty and tragedy, and time spent outdoors can be both healing and leave scars on the mind that are difficult to recognize, much less heal. With this in mind, we wanted to create a learning experience specifically dedicated to mental health.
The Mental Health Symposium will be a time to engage in hands-on mental health related practices, and learn from Mountaineers leaders and professionals about topics such as psychological first aid, resilience, and community support. Whether you’re a seasoned outdoor professional or new to outdoor adventures, a longtime Mountaineers volunteer or aspiring member, this Mental Health Symposium is for you!
The Mental Health Symposium is meant to offer a breath of fresh air to our community (think of it as a cross between a conference and a retreat). Attendees will have the chance to learn about the value of mental health in the outdoor industry, practice tools to foster their own mental health journey, and connect with fellow Mountaineers and real-world professionals who understand that investing in mental health is vital for thriving and leading successful outdoor trips.
The Mountaineers Mental Health Symposium
Saturday, May 3, 2025
8am - 3pm
The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center
7700 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA, 98115
The symposium includes both esteemed outdoor professionals and seasoned leaders from our own Mountaineers community. Interactive sessions will explore the many facets of mental health for outdoor leaders. We hope to see you there!
Learn more about our speakers and session topics by visiting our Mental Health Symposium event page.
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For nearly a decade, we've been hosting an annual Leadership Conference to support and empower our volunteers. We also host regular training as part of our Leadership Development Series. For more leadership development resources, including access to many of our training materials, check out our Leadership Development Series archive.
Our Leadership Development Series is made possible through the generous support of charitable donors. If you’re inspired to support opportunities like these and wish to contribute, please consider making a donation to The Mountaineers.
Interested in learning more? Register for one of our upcoming Leadership Development Series seminars.
