This course provides participants with an introduction to the theory, principles, and practices of adventure-based and outdoor therapy as innovative approaches to counseling and psychotherapy. These approaches utilize experiential activities in outdoor or indoor settings to promote personal growth, enhance self-awareness, develop interpersonal skills, and foster therapeutic change. Through a combination of theoretical exploration, experiential learning, and reflective practice, students will gain an understanding of the foundational concepts of adventure and outdoor therapy and its application within diverse counseling contexts.
The second weekend of the course will involve field experience. Field experience for this work may include a multitude of outdoor activities and skills including hiking/backpacking, camping, climbing, navigating obstacles, and the like. You may need to be able to transport yourself to off sight locations or arrange transportation with peers. Your instructor will make every attempt to make the experience accessible for as many as possible. Fee: Additional course fee required.