Adventure therapy : theory, research, and practice / Michael A. Gass, H. L. Lee Gillis, Keith C. Russell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gass, Michael A.

Contributor:

Gillis, H. L. Lee.

Russell, Keith C.

Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Adventure therapy.

Psychotherapy--methods.

Play Therapy.

Recreation Therapy.

Medical Subjects:

Psychotherapy--methods.

Play Therapy.

Recreation Therapy.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 399 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Brunner-Routledge, [2012]

Summary:

The evolution and history of adventure therapy, as chronicled in the second chapter of this book, well demonstrates how far this field has evolved from a "divergent therapy" into an efficacious form of therapy that engages clients on cognitive, affective, and behavioral levels. Adventure Therapy is written by three professionals who have been at the forefront of the field since its infancy. The theory, techniques, research, and case studies they present are the cutting edge of this field. The authors focus on: * the theory substantiating adventure therapy * illustrations that exemplify best practices * the research validating the immediate as well as long-term effects of adventure therapy, when properly conducted. This book is the leading academic text, professional reference, and training resource for adventure therapy practices in the field of mental health. It is appropriate for a wide range of audiences, including beginner and experienced therapists, as well as graduate students.

Contents:

1. Introduction

The beauties of identities / Mark Ames

2. A History of Adventure Therapy

Will White

Rafting on the Rio Chama with youth on probation / Jenn Jevertson

3. A Psychotherapeutic foundation for adventure therapy

A cooperative sailing experience / Lorri Hanna

4. Foundations of Adventure therapy

Climbing for a change / Kim Wasserburger

5. Nature's role in adventure therapy

Action, assessment, awareness / Sean Hoyer

6. Adventure therapy models

The power of collaboration / Bobbi Beale

7. Assessment in adventure therapy

Case study

Setting traps / Tiffany Wynn

8. Practicing adventure therapy

Going in circles / Maurie Lung

9. Risk management of adventure therapy programs

Throwing out stuff / Gary Stauffer.

10. Adventure therapy competencies

Turning off the faucet of anger management / Antonio G. Alvarez

11. Supervision in adventure therapy

Building something with That / Christine Lynn Norton

12. Adventure therapy ethics

Finding family balance / Kim Stacksteder

13. Research and evaluation of adventure therapy

Building trust / Rachel Wood

14. The future of adventure therapy

Ain't but one way out / Nicole Lovato

Appendix A: Risk Management of Adventure Therapy Programs

Appendix B: Adventure Therapy Competencies

Appendix C: Adventure Therapy Ethics

Appendix D. Research rubric for evidence based research on adventure programs.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-381) and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

0415892902

9780415892896

0415892899

OCLC:

694393732

Publisher Number:

99963317473