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Direct linkNorton, Christine Lynn; Tucker, Anita; Russell, Keith C.; Bettmann, Joanna E.; Gass, Michael A.; Gillis, H. L.; Behrens, Ellen – Journal of Experiential Education, 2014
This state of knowledge article provides an overview of Adventure Therapy (AT) as it is practiced with adolescents in North America, presenting (a) current findings in AT research with adolescents, (b) critical issues in AT, (c) the need for training and professional development in AT, and (d) professionalization in AT. Implications of current…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Therapy, Professional Development, Adolescents
Peer reviewedGass, Michael A.; McPhee, Pamela J. – Journal of Experiential Education, 1990
Examines client characteristics, referral and screening procedures, program characteristics, treatment goals, financial arrangements, and staff characteristics in 50 programs using adventure experiences with substance abuse populations. Notes needs for specific program evaluation research and for the development of prescriptive treatment…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Behavioral Objectives, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Program Content
Peer reviewedGass, Michael A. – Journal of Experiential Education, 1991
In effective therapeutic adventure experiences that incorporate metaphoric transfer, the metaphor contains isomorphs that link the experience to client needs and therapeutic issues. Use of metaphoric transfer in a therapeutic experience for substance abusers is described. Seven steps for creating appropriate metaphoric experiences are outlined.…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Behavior Change, Design, Experiential Learning
