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Adventure Therapy: Nondeliberative Group Work in Action |
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| Authors: | Anita R Tucker Christine Lynn Norton Christian Itin Jessalyn Hobson M Antonio Alvarez |
| Institution: | 1. The University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USAanita.tucker@unh.edu;3. Texas State University – San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas, USA;4. Metropolitan State University of Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA;5. The University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, USA;6. The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA |
| Abstract: | ABSTRACTNondeliberative group work allows group members to generate their own solutions and provides experiential opportunities to transfer learning to life outside of a therapeutic setting. Adventure therapy is explored as a tool for engaging groups in a nondeliberative manner. The theoretical underpinnings of adventure therapy are presented and contextualized within the larger framework of experiential education. Specific methods and models of adventure work are presented and considered in relationship to nondeliberative social work with groups. Two case examples are presented to illustrate the nondeliberative nature of adventure therapy. |
| Keywords: | Adventure therapy experiential education nondeliberative group practice |