Verified Course
Adventure Therapy Intensive fall 2024
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Course Information
Columbus, OH
Kim Sacksteder
116.0 hours
Core Elements Covered
1
Facilitation and Processing in AT
4.5h
This element focuses on the effectiveness of the adventure therapy experience, assists clients in finding direction and sources for functional change, and creates changes that are lasting and integrated into the clients\' lives
2
Organizational/ Administrative Policies in AT
3.0h
This element focuses on the organizational processes and policies surrounding adventure experiences used by the adventure therapist.
3
Conceptual Knowledge of AT
2.0h
This element focuses on the ability of the adventure therapist to use specific models, practices, philosophies, and applications of adventure therapy for the unique needs of treatment issues with clients
4
Therapeutic Alliance Building in AT
4.5h
This element focuses on the ability of the adventure therapist to co-construct an effective therapeutic alliance with clients. The building of this positive form of therapeutic relationship incorporates the use of natural environment elements and adventure programming concepts. Special attention is paid to the specific and diverse context of various clients (e.g., social, cultural, systemic, ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation, etc
5
Assessment in AT
14.5h
This element focuses on how the adventure therapist examines clients in mental health settings through adventure experiences and uses supportive documentation for screening and creating potential interventions.
6
AT Interventions
1.5h
This element focuses on the implementation of adventure therapy treatment strategies and processes to produce functional client change in an appropriate, culturally relevant, lasting manner.
7
Therapeutic Monitoring in AT
7.0h
This element focuses on the continual connection to clients involved in adventure therapy programming, including ongoing evaluation of therapy, maintenance of treatment gains, ongoing treatment planning, and termination.
8
Professionalism in AT
1.0h
This element focuses on the expected professional behavior of an adventure therapist.
9
Socio-Cultural Considerations in AT
1.0h
This element focuses on the awareness and practices related to diversity needs, power, privilege, and environmental stewardship.
10
Environmental Considerations in AT
2.0h
This element focuses on environmental practices and stewardship.
11
Trauma Informed Practices in AT
17.0h
This element focuses on integration of Trauma Informed practices and considerations throughout screening, assessment, intervention, and processing in Adventure Therapy.
Course Description
Imported from TutorLMS course: Adventure Therapy Intensive fall 2024
Learning Objectives
- 1. Understand the foundational concepts, theoretical orientations, and ethics/values that are critical to quality adventure therapy practice.
- 2. Practice how to plan and implement AT interventions that are based on clinical assessment and case conceptualizations.
- 3. Explore ways to document, monitor, and evaluate the treatment process and facilitator skills.
- 4. Know the administrative and risk management expectations and standards involved with using AT in treatment.
