Putting a Philosophy for Adventure Therapy into Practice

Dr Stephan NatynczukMy Big Adventure CIC

www.mybigadventure.org.uk

Origins

Experience and theory

Evolving and adapting

Finding a process that works

A process that works well enough

• Easy philosophy and techniques

• Adaptable

• Suitable for coaching and counselling

• Fits around adventure activities

Building on competencies

Adventure links: Duty of care

Adventure links: Leave no trace

Adventure links: Navigation

Therapeutic relationship

The first session

Some elements

• Problem free talk• Climate of competence• Contracting• Attentive listening• Future focus• Solution forced or solution focused?

Ongoing

All in the conversation

All in the conversation• Co-constructing a preferred future • Best hopes• What would be noticed?• Details, details, details…• Other person perspectives• Instances• Differences• Instead• On a scale• Positive appraisal and appreciative feedback

Supervision

• Review and reflect on practice• Staying within boundaries of best practice• Protect practitioners and clients• Safe for off-loading• Support for practitioner development• Emotional support• Prevention of practitioner burnout