a friend

Schizoid personality disorder means that the solo part is a large part fo what provides the relaxation and decompression.

wilderness first aid

I'm in south Ontario, so the usual trainers are St. John's Ambulance. Looking it up, there's a two-day course in a nearby city next month for $200 that could be worth it.

basic safety stuff

There are a couple of versions of the "Ten Essentials" that I keep in mind.