Islands of Healing
Overview
Unlock the foundational guide to Adventure Based Counseling (ABC) with Islands of Healing. Written for counselors, teachers, and therapists, this classic resource explores how experiential learning, outdoor education, and group counseling techniques can be combined to foster growth and transformation in almost any group setting.
Features
- Comprehensive overview of ABC theory and its practical applications
- In-depth discussion of the Adventure Wave, including sequencing, briefing, goal setting, leading, and debriefing
- Real-world examples of ABC in schools, hospitals, treatment facilities, and court-referred youth programs
- Adaptable frameworks for a wide range of group work
- 301 pages of insights and guidance for effective facilitation
Islands of Healing is a cornerstone for anyone interested in the principles and practice of Adventure Based Counseling. Its focus on theory and real-world application—rather than prescriptive activities—makes it an invaluable tool for facilitators seeking to design their own programs.
Authored by Jim Schoel, Paul Radcliffeand Dick, Prouty
Edited by Conrad Willeman
Illustrated by Nick Thorkelson
Introduction by Dwight Webb
Published May 1st 1988
Format:Paperback
ISBN-978-0934387002