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Keywords

Adventure therapy; Adolescent psychotherapy; Problem youth -- Counseling of;

Abstract

This paper examines the literature in the field of Wilderness Therapy in order to evaluate the current state of research, and the basic format of how Wilderness Therapy works. The theoretical base of Wilderness Therapy is discussed to provide conceptual framework and describe how the therapy could be launched into mainstream therapy. The techniques of Wilderness Therapy are explained for better understanding of how the therapy works. In conclusion, Wilderness Therapy appears to be a viable alternative for the treatment of emotional and behavioral problems amongst adolescents and adults. Recommendations for the future are for more research and better understanding of how Wilderness Therapy can be used.

Year of Submission

2005

Degree Name

Master of Arts

Department

Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education

First Advisor

Jennifer Murra

Second Advisor

Ann Vernon

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Date Original

2005

Object Description

1 PDF file (30 leaves)

Language

en

File Format

application/pdf

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