Adventure Therapy Collective Podcast

Jun 17 2024 28 ep. 51 mins 8
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This is a podcast to discuss all things related to adventure therapy. From research to interventions to education to jobs, if it is about adventure therapy, you will hear about it on here! This podcast will focus on a different topic in adventure therapy each week that could include: education, research, supervision, ethics, and more. Also, sometimes we will interview field gurus and experts to learn from their wisdom and knowledge. This podcast is hosted by adventure therapy practitioners and scholars, Dr. Will Dobud, and Dr. Daniel Cavanaugh.

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Episode 28 - Adventures in Community-Based Social Work Practice with Dr. Esther Ayers

Jun 17 2024 39 mins  
Dr. Esther Ayers, obtained a PhD in Chicano/Latino Studies at Michigan State University, is a dedicated researcher and advocate for mental health in Latinx communities. With a Master's degree in Interpersonal Practice from the University of Michigan School of Social Work. Her qualitative research focuses on Latinx experiences, Adventure Therapy, and Community Mental Health that

Episode 27 - Hanging with Dr. Cian Brown

Mar 09 2024 56 mins  
In his free time, Dr. Cian Brown enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing and bouldering, despite not being a huge fan of heights. In this episode, we talk about specific activities in adventure therapy, Cian's passion for getting outside with students, and nerd out on a little research. Lots of letters follow Dr. Brown's name! He is a licensed counselor, Certified Clinical A

Episode 26 - Social Work Outside with Zoe Jack

Nov 08 2023 42 mins  
Zoe Jack, LCSW-C is the Director of the Center for Nature Informed Therapy in Baltimore, Maryland. She is the author of the new book Social Work Outside: Evidence Based, Micro and Macro Perspectives. This year, Zoe has been on a "tour" travelling to social work conferences advocating for bringing nature into social work practice. We hope you enjoy the fun episode! For t

Episode 25 - Musing on Adventure Therapy with Gary Stauffer

Oct 24 2023 56 mins  
Gary describes himself as "happily retired," so we knew it was time to rope him in for a fun discussion about his productive and meaningful career as both a social worker and leading contributor to adventure therapy knowledge. Gary is the co-author of many impactful adventure therapy articles and numerous books, including the recent Adventure Group Psychotherapy. In thi

Episode 24 - Linking Up & Linking In with Maximiliano Prieto Monson

Apr 12 2023 54 mins  
Before we begin, everyone should head to this link and get professionally connected with Max! Max joins the podcast to share how his international experience in the United States, Scotland, and Spain - as well as many other adventures - informs his work with adolescents in the outdoors. The group talks about field siestas, Camino de Santiago routes, and running individualized exp

Episode 23 - Scott Miller is an Adventure Therapist?

Jan 10 2023 55 mins  
Today we talk with Dr Scott D Miller, the co-founder of the International Center for Clinical Excellence and a leading voice in understanding what works in therapy and how practitioners can get better at doing it. As a practicing psychologist, Scott often provides pro bono services to the financially underprivileged. In this podcast, we discuss Will's average outcomes, how psychoth

Episode 22 - Chicago Voyagers with Bernie Rupe

Dec 14 2022 60 mins  
As you listen, we'd love you to complete this survey!  Welcome Bernie Rupe from Chicago Voyagers to the podcast. This is such a unique program working with youth in the greater Chicago Area. With over 25 years of experience working with at-risk teens, Bernie remains the guiding star of Chicago Voyagers and he joins Daniel and Will to discuss how Bernie has used research to see

Episode 21 - Deconstructing Adventure Therapy with Tanya Ginwala

Oct 04 2022 59 mins  
We have started a GoFundMe so you can all chip in and send us to the Himalayas where we can hang out and learn from Tanya. You'll understand why we must go watch Tanya in action after listening to this episode. Tanya Ginwala is a clinical psychologist and experiential educator from India, and the country's representative on the Adventure Therapy International Committee (ATIC). Tany

Episode 20 - Natural Good, Unnatural Bad with Dr Alan Levinovitz

Sep 07 2022 65 mins  
To stir the pot, Will's mother sent him Alan's book, Natural: How Faith in Nature's Goodness Leads to Harmful Fads, Unjust Laws, and Flawed Science, last year. Alan's book examines the meaning of "natural" and argues that modern Western culture has divinized nature. That seemed like a worthy conversation to unpack. Alan is an associate professor of religion at James Madison Univers

Episode 19 - Road Tripping with Denise Mitten

Aug 07 2022 65 mins  
We caught up with an icon of our field Denise Mitten as she was driving with her daughter across the US to Will’s homeland of Washington DC! Denise is a widely experienced outdoor adventure guide, leading SCUBA and mountaineering trips in numerous countries. Denise started with the Girl Scouts in the 1960s and brought her passion for sharing the outdoors and adventure with people