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