What is Adventure Therapy?
What it is:
[Bush Therapy is] a diverse field of practice in Australia. Internationally referred to as Adventure Therapy. Australian ‘bush adventure therapy’ is an application of what could more broadly be referred to as ‘integrative outdoor healthcare’.
It commonly combines comprehensive therapeutic and ethical frameworks with elements of nature contact, small group work and healthy adventure that are often connected to or integrated within the landscapes of people’s lives. These interventions are typically individually chosen and tailored to the specific needs of individuals and groups.
Who it's for:
Bush Adventure Therapy is being used in Australia for the prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery from broad ranging adversity such as; mental health concerns, substance issues, chronic illness, disability, complex trauma and PTSD, family violence, family breakdown, crime prevention etc. It is used with young people, older people and even people approaching the end of life. It is used across gender and culturally diverse spectrums. It’s for all of us.
Source: https://www.outdoorsvictoria.org.au/bush-adventure-therapy/