Adventure Group Psychotherapy: An Experiential Approach to Treatment - Paperback

by Tony G. Alvarez (Author), Gary Stauffer (Author), D. Maurie Lung (Author)

Adventure Group Psychotherapy: An Experiential Approach to Treatment explores what is necessary for an experiential therapy group to function effectively, and the practical skills needed to inspire success.

Author Biography

Tony G. Alvarez, LMSW, is owner of Alvarez Consulting and consults through Point b(e) Strategies. He taught adventure classes for many years at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.

Gary Stauffer, LMSW, spent over 35 years working with children, youth, and families in both mental health and school settings. He is currently retired, but still an active advocate for adventure therapy.

D. Maurie Lung, PhD, LMHC, LMFT, is the founder and CEO of Life Adventures Counseling and Consulting and associate professor at Prescott College overseeing the Adventure-Based Psychotherapy and Ecotherapy post-graduate programs.

Kim Sacksteder, MSW, LISW-S, is the co-owner of Adventure Therapist, LLC and Residential Clinical Supervisor of group therapy programs at The Buckeye Ranch.

Bobbi Beale, PsyD, is the CEO of Life Adventures for All, dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations with adventure therapy, and senior research associate, trainer, and consultant for the Center of Innovative Practices at Case Western Reserve University.

Anita R. Tucker, PhD, LICSW, is professor of Social Work at the University of New Hampshire where she coordinates the University of New Hampshire's Dual MSW/MS program with a focus on adventure therapy and is the associate director of the Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare Center.