Taproot Therapeutic Adventure

If you are interested in learning more about taproot services,

please EMAIL LAUREN@HEARTYROOTS.ORG or debi@heartyroots.org

At a Glance

Taproot Therapeutic Adventure offers individual and small group outings on our campus grounds in Bremen. Participants meet with their Therapeutic Adventure Mentor (a licensed social worker) on a weekly basis and have the opportunity to get off the grid and into their hearts with guidance and support.

  • Similar to its namesake—a taproot that acts as the main anchor for plant growth—Taproot Therapeutic Adventure (Taproot) provides opportunities for youth to work on individual growth and development. With a focus on strengthening inner wellness and social-emotional skills, Taproot participants meet with their mentor on a weekly basis. Programming is tailored to individual participant needs, and includes goal setting, skill development, and outdoor adventure.

    Outings are tailored to the individual; activities are scaffolded to inspire positive growth and confidence, and the therapeutic environment is co-created with the participant to align with their goals.


    Our Therapeutic Adventure Mentors have extensive backgrounds working intentionally with young people, and are trained in trauma- informed practices, mental wellness, and child development though they do not provide mental health diagnoses or crisis-based services.

  • Taproot promotes wellness and resilience for youth ages 6-17 who:

    • face challenges related to mental and behavioral health
    • would benefit from experiential and kinesthetic learning
    • respond positively to actively engaging in the natural world

  • Exploring Nature ☀ Hiking in the Forest ☀ Tidepooling ☀ Skipping Stones ☀ Making a Mandala of Pinecones, Acorns, Leaves, or Feathers ☀ Deeply Connecting with nature ☀ Building Fires ☀ Biking ☀ Throwing Snowballs ☀ Paddle Boarding ☀ Practicing Mindful Moments ☀ Practicing Yoga ☀ Building Shelters ☀ Canoeing ☀ Creative Expression ☀ Tracking and Observing Animals ☀ Practicing Leave No Trace ☀ Foraging ☀ Star Gazing ☀ Playing Games ☀ Making Music ☀ Laughing ☀ Building Confidence ☀ Journaling & Reflecting ☀ Anything you are passionate about!

  • If you are a school personnel, or have a child who could benefit from further in-school support, please contact lauren@heartyroots.org to see about scheduling therapeutic adventure outings during the school day.