Exploring the Tools of Wilderness Therapy

Authors

Bridger Jensen, Brigham Young University
Dr. Keith Barney, Brigham Young University

Keywords

wilderness therapy, behavioral changes, adolescent populations

College

Marriott School of Management

Department

Management

Abstract

Studies indicate that wilderness therapy programs have remarkable success in promoting positive behavioral changes, particularly among adolescent populations. Such positive change can be found through measuring family relations, drugs and alcohol abuse, success in school work, and social/emotional behavior. After conducting an extensive literature review on wilderness therapy, it was not possible to identify what aspects of wilderness therapy are the most therapeutic and make these programs successful. The purpose of this study is to identify these elements and compile them into a solidified definition of wilderness therapy.

Recommended Citation

Jensen, Bridger and Barney, Dr. Keith (2013) "Exploring the Tools of Wilderness Therapy," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2501.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2501