WHAT IS ADVENTURE THERAPY? (COOPERATIVE AND INITIATIVE) Adventure therapy involves the combination of physically and psychologically challenging activities, usually conducted in a group setting. This type of practice occurs outdoors and in remote natural environments. Explore the unknown in a safe environment through adventurous activities. Adventure Therapy involves activities such as cooperative games, trust activities, problem solving initiatives, grand adventures and outdoor activities. STYLES/VERSIONS • Individual • Group SettingQUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGEThere are many different qualifications you need when teaching or facilitating adventure therapy. With these certifications you can work with as many different populations as possible and provide these individuals with the therapy they need. It will allow them to stay safe and feel comfortable in their environment. some of these necessary certifications, qualifications and knowledge include: • Diploma in Outdoor Recreation • First Aid/CPR • Social Skills • Leadership Skills • Good Communication Skills • Certificate/Degree in Therapeutic Recreation PLANNING/TIPS Recreational Activities therapeutics connect with adventure therapy which involves cooperation and initiative tasks because it improves your cognitive and physical functioning. Cooperation and initiative tasks carry out therapeutic treatment through experience and action while participating in these games. EXAMPLES: • High adventure (ropes course, rock climbing/repelling) • Trust activities (high/low ropes, trust fall, minefield) • Activity log • Problem solving initiatives (helium stick, the floor hot is lava, the human knot)• Cooperative group games (knights, horses,......middle of paper......open up and challenge yourself physically and mentally You can open your creative side and express your your feelings in all ways related to the tasks you have to do during therapy. Retrieved March 18, 2014 from http: //www.purelifeadventure.com What is Adventure Therapy? (n.d.). //lifestreamtherapy.com/adventure_therapy.html Wilderness Therapy Treatment Program information, health, safety and education site. Wilderness Therapy Treatment Program Consumer Information, Health, Safety and Education Site. Retrieved March 18, 2014, from http://www.wildernesstherapy.org/