Challenge by choice: adventure-based counseling for seriously ill adolescents.
Adventure-based programming, a component of adventure therapy, is an intentional practice used in summer camps, community-based youth agencies, and other organizations to promote inter- and intrapersonal growth and change. This programming has gained popularity in addressing personal growth, as well as specific problems, including substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, and other life challenges. Adventure-based programming addresses the developmental needs of seriously ill adolescents on several levels. This article describes adventure-based programming in the context of its effectiveness and utility in a summer camp program for children who have life-threatening illnesses.
Carlson
Karen P
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The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, 565 Ashford Center Road, Ashford, CT 06278, USA. kpc@holeinthewallgang.org
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Matthew
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D000293:Adolescent; D002165:Camping; D002755:Choice Behavior; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D010988:Play and Playthings; D011998:Recreation