This Website is an evolving statement by the Therapeutic Adventure Professionals Group (TAPG) of the Association of Experiential Education (AEE) aimed at describing our professional group. It is an effort to bring about an open forum for discussion and learning that is representative of this field of practice.
We invite a broad range of readers including practitioners, insurance companies, government monitors, other professional organizations, students, teachers, consumers, and the general public.We do not assume that our thoughts are inclusive of every application of adventure therapy across the world or even within the United States.
Mission
The Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group is committed to the development and promotion of adventure-based programming and the principles of experiential education in therapeutic settings. We are also committed to the professional development of our members and the profession as a whole.
Statement of Purpose
Therapeutic Adventure is the professional group for those AEE members who work within the fields of health, mental health, corrections, education, and other human service fields. Our primary purpose is to facilitate networking for professionals within our various fields and share information, techniques, and concerns regarding the therapeutic use of adventure. We define therapeutic as moving toward healthy change with intentional interventions. We represent the interests of our membership to the Board and larger professional communities through workshops, conference and pre-conference activities, and best practices development.
Leadership Council & Contact Information
The Leadership Council structure affords the most representation of membership possible, supporting the membership and mission and purpose of TAPG. The Council coordinates activities and provides direction for the professional group. Leadership Council members serve for a term of 3 years. The Council currently has the following positions:
Position | Name | Where |
Past Chair | ||
Chair | ||
Secretary & Internal Public Relations Coordinator | Minnesota, USA | |
Treasurer | ||
Conference Coordinator | ||
Policy & Procedure Development | New Mexico, USA | |
Publications | Ohio, USA | |
Stretching Toward the Next Horizon of Adventure Therapy
Join us for a practitioner's conference that promises to deliver an experience of a lifetime! With keynote and plenary addresses from Lee Gillis, Maurie Lung, Tony Alvarez, Christian Itin, and Mark Ames, attendees will explore the current state of Adventure Therapy and what the future may hold for our profession. Workshops will fall into four strands: Practice, Research & Evaluation, Ethics and Theory. Content is primarily focused on the practice of adventure therapy, with a heavy experiential nature to provide attendees with tools and techniques to take back to their work. In addition, community development and opportunities to network abound on the beautiful 167 wooded acres of Camp Mary Orton, located in Columbus, Ohio.
Please consider submitting a workshop proposal! You may have the knowledge to move the field forward!
