Into the Wilderness—A Case Study: The Psychodynamics of Adolescent Depression...
AbstractAdolescent depression has become epidemic in the United States, with statistics showing that one in five adolescents may suffer from depression (Brent and Birmaher in N Engl J Med 347(9),...
View ArticleThe Use of Adventure Therapy Techniques by Clinical Social Workers:...
AbstractAdventure therapy, an experiential intervention that combines outdoor, adventure based activities and group process, is used in direct practice by clinical social workers; however, it is...
View ArticleHelping Youth Transition into an Alternative Residential School Setting:...
AbstractThis mixed-methods study examines the relationship between adolescent identity complexity (Clin Social Work J 21(1):11–24 1991) and youth purpose related to participation in a wilderness...
View ArticlePerceptions of Learned Helplessness Among Emerging Adults Aging Out of Foster...
AbstractEmerging adults (18–25) aging out of foster care are more likely than their peers who did not age out to experience poor outcomes. Using content analytic procedures, this study analyzed...
View ArticleEnhancing Family Communication: Examining the Impact of a Therapeutic...
AbstractEvery year approximately 130 families participate in Intercept, a program for struggling teens and their families at the Voyageur Outward Bound School, because they are concerned about the loss...
View ArticleFamily Enrichment Adventure Therapy: A Mixed Methods Study Examining the...
AbstractChild abuse is epidemic in the United States and has dire long-term consequences. Innovative interventions are needed to address the negative cognitive, affective and behavioral effects of...
View ArticleBlazing a Trail … Together: The Need for Mentoring and Collaboration Amongst...
AbstractBased on a narrative inquiry with women outdoor leaders, in this chapter, the authors discuss how women experience gender whilst becoming outdoor leaders, including gender socialization and the...
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