Keywords
outdoor behavioral healthcare, wilderness therapy, adventure therapy, family therapy
Abstract
This paper highlights the role of the family in the treatment of youth who attend Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare (OBH) programs. It discusses the history of OBH, provides a critical overview of the research on the impact of OBH programs on family functioning, and discusses the importance of increased intentional integration of family therapy into OBH settings. To show this integration, this study presents a case study that highlights the role of the family, as well as the home family therapist throughout the phase of OBH treatment. Areas for future esearch are provided as well as suggestions for the increased utilization of adventure activities with families.
Original Publication Citation
"Family Therapy in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare: Current Practices and Future Possibilities", Journal of Contemporary Family Therapy, Page 11, Springer, 2016
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Tucker, Anita R.; Widmer, Mark A.; Faddis, Troy; Randolph, Bryan; and Gass, Michael, "Family Therapy in Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare: Current Practices and Future Possibilities" (2016). Faculty Publications. 8808.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8808
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2016
Publisher
Journal of Contemporary Family Therapy
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Experience Design and Management
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