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Adventure Therapy
Adventure Therapy

Author(s): Şule Baştemur
Subject(s): Psychology, Social psychology and group interaction, Clinical psychology
Published by: Çukurova Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Psikiyatri Anabilim Dalı
Keywords: adventure therapy; therapy in nature; nature

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this study is to introduce the adventure therapy which emerges with the thought of using heling power of nature in the therapeutic context. In the study, information was given about the historical origins, aims, benefits, features and process of adventure therapy. It is also mentioned about who might be an adventure therapist or client, the limitations of adventure therapy and the research carried out in the field. Finally, suggestions have been made to strengthen adventure therapy in theory and practice.

  • Issue Year: 11/2019
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 178-191
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: English