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Wilderness and Adventure Immersion Therapy

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This chapter examines wilderness philosophy and the benefits of having sustained, immersive contact in and with nature. Both wilderness and adventure therapy are presented and discussed as nature immersion methods that can help people confront and work through troubled thoughts, difficult emotions, counterproductive behavior patterns, and strained relationships. The chapter also discusses some of the challenges and barriers that people commonly face when they may strive to disengage from modern society and immerse themselves in nature. Ideas are offered for how to negotiate around and through these challenges and barriers.

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  1. Open Sky Wilderness Therapy, Durango, CO, USA

    C. A. Blankenship

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  1. Center for Relationship Healing, Norwich, CT, USA

    Tracey A. Laszloffy

  2. Human Development & Family Studies Department, University of Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, WI, USA

    Markie L. C. Twist

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Blankenship, C.A. (2019). Wilderness and Adventure Immersion Therapy. In: Laszloffy, T., Twist, M. (eds) Eco-Informed Practice. AFTA SpringerBriefs in Family Therapy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-14954-3_7

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