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Outdoor education is critical for students developing social and emotional skills. Students were invited to participate in an outdoor experience as a catalyst to build social and emotional skills. Students participated in mindful observation and art activities. Students persisted to break through their emotional boundaries to allow support of adults and peers. When given the opportunity to experience the outdoors, students' trauma was mitigated.