Adventure Therapy / Experiential Education
Adventure Therapy
Adventure therapy uses challenging experiences & being in natural environments to improve psychological dysfunctions in emotion, behavior, & life effectiveness skills. Adventure therapy is commonly referred to as wilderness therapy and outdoor behavioral healthcare. Adventure therapy is closely related to fields such as nature therapy and therapeutic recreation. (Wilderdom Website on Adventure Therapy)
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- Wilderness Therapy Treatment Programs
- Association for Challenge Course Technology
- Outdoor Ed - Outdoor Education Professionals Resource
- Outward Bound -Educational Organization
Experiential Education
Experiential Education is a philosophy and methodology in which educators purposefully engage with learners in direct experience and focus reflection in order to increase knowledge, develop skills and clarify values (Association for Experiential Education).
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