An Outdoor Adventure Counseling Program for Adolescents

Marx, Jerry D.

doi:10.1093/sw/33.6.517

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“…The observed differences pertain to goals, Mishna,Michalski,and Cummings 157 staff structure, and use of the group Gentry, 1984;Marx, 1988). Programs for individuals with special needs utilize outdoor adventure as the means by which therapeutic goals are achieved (Davis- Berman and Berman, 1989;Marx, 1988).…”

Section: Social Work and Camping Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the past three decades, there has been a notable decrease in social work's involvement in camp programs, despite the therapeutic and social benefits that have been identified (Breton, 1990;Davis-Berman and Berman, 1989;Gentry, 1984;Kelk, 1994;Marx, 1988). Indeed, a literature search found a substantial body of social work literature discussing camp programs from the 1950s to the 1970s (Feldman, Wodarski, and Flax, 1975;Middleman and Seever, 1963;Ramsey, 1964;Schwartz, 1960a,b;Shalinsky, 1969a,b;1965;Vassil, 1978;Vinter, 1965).…”

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“…Several writers have acknowledged the compatibility of social work and camp programs (Davis- Berman and Berman, 1989;Gentry, 1984;Marx, 1988;Middleman and Seever, 1963;Newstetter, 1938;Shalinsky, 1969a,b). Kelk (1994) maintain that "camping programs may be an effective, or at least adjunctive, intervention for a wide range of client groups commonly serviced by social workers" (p. 41).…”

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Camps as Social Work Interventions: Returning to Our Roots

Mishna

Michalski

Cummings³

2002

Social Work With Groups

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This article argues for restoration of the value of camping programs as effective social work interventions. Therapeutic camp programs provide a unique intervention through which vulnerable children and youth may make gains in their emotional and social functioning while having fun with peers. An evaluation of a camp program for children and adolescents with learning disabilities and psychosocial problems offers a compelling illustration of how camp can provide an effective context for social group work interventions. Evaluative findings are presented, along with campers' and parents' impressions of the program. Therapeutic camp programs link new approaches with enduring social work principles that reflect social work's roots.

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2002

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“…An overwhelming concern and challenge to profes sionals in the health care system and the recreation field is determining and providing appropriate prevention techniques, as well as effective treatment modalities for youth at-risk (Epstein, Kutash, & Duchnowski, 1998;Marx, 1988). For many youth in our communities today, prevention is too late and treatment is inappropriate (Henderson & Grant, 1998).…”

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Learning the Ropes: Exploring the Meaning and Value of Experiential Education for Girls at Risk

Long¹

2001

Journal of Experiential Education

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Experiential education activities, such as ropes courses and hiking trips, are increasing in popularity in a variety of settings. Youth-at-risk have responded positively to the "learning-by-doing" activities incorporated within expe riential education. Little has been provided about the meanings these activities have for the participants. The pur pose of this interpretive study was to examine the influence experiential education had upon a group of girls with emotional and behavioral disorders who resided in a long-term wilderness camp. The three themes that emerged from the perceptions the girls voiced evolved as a progression of attitudes, success, trust, and the incorporation of treatment into the experiential activities. This progression, referred to in this paper as the ropes course process, is discussed along with implications for practice.

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“…A myriad of definitions exist within the literature that describe the parameters of wilderness therapy (Baker, 2005;Marx, 1988;Russell, 2001). Some of the various incarnations of wilderness therapy will be documented within this portion of the literature review.…”

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Wild epiphany: Turning youth care inside out.

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An Outdoor Adventure Counseling Program for Adolescents

Cited by 23 publications

References 5 publications

Camps as Social Work Interventions: Returning to Our Roots

Camps as Social Work Interventions: Returning to Our Roots

Learning the Ropes: Exploring the Meaning and Value of Experiential Education for Girls at Risk

Wild epiphany: Turning youth care inside out.

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