OPM 7823 Principles and Practices of Experiential Education in Adventure Therapy

Three hours

Theories and principles of leadership and experiential education (e.g. transfer of learning, sequencing of activities, debriefing/processing, providing appropriate feedback, framing experiences with special attention to therapeutic approaches) are applied to program development and implementation for outdoor ministry settings, with special consideration for how therapists can foster a helping environment through structured, shared experience. Opportunities to develop, lead and evaluate adventure education experiences are incorporated.