International Adventure Therapy Conference, UK

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Article Date: 08 Sep 2009 - 5:00 PDT

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The conference, 'Adventure therapy as an emerging approach: towards a profession', is hosted by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and will take place from 7-11 September 2009 at Pollock Halls, The University of Edinburgh.

Adventure therapy involves the combination of physically and psychologically demanding activities. It is also known as nature therapy, outdoor therapy and eco-therapy.

Topics to be covered at the event include the role of adventure therapy in preventing family and educational disconnection, its impact on improving body image in women, its use in the treatment of eating disorders and its place in the management of ADHD.

The conference keynotes reflect the wide range of international perspectives, and aim to facilitate debate and development in adventure therapy provisions across the world. They include:

- Exploring what makes the difference in adventure therapy practice - Paddy Pawson (New Zealand)
- Why we all need outdoor and nature-based therapy: climate change, values-change and consumerism - Dr Kate Rawles (UK)
- Devoured by a mountain lion: original nature and the social ecology of adventure therapy - Julian Norris (Canada)

A public lecture will be given by leading practitioners in the field Professor Dene Berman and Professor Jennifer Davis-Berman (USA). Their presentation 'Meeting the mental health needs of children and adolescents: the role of adventure therapy' will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 9 September.

The conference is being held in association with the Institute for Outdoor Learning and the Association for Experiential Education. Further information about the event can be found at http://www.bacp.co.uk/5iatc.

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British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

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