Therapeutic Adventure Professional Group (TAPG) 2001 AEE International Pre-conference
On Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, Oct 31 in Charleston, West Virginia TAPG is proud to present "Therapeutic Adventure Best Practices". The keynote speaker will be Thom Pollard noted filmmaker, writer, and mountaineer. His talk is entitled "The Therapy of Adventure" in which he will recount his experience on the Mallory/Irving Expedition, which uncovered the remains of George Mallory on Everest. Thom will explore what went on during this expedition and the profound impact it had on his own life.
Panels for the Preconference include the following topics:
What is Adventure Therapy
Run Aways- What to do if a student is thinking of, acting on, or taking off
How and When to Use Therapeutic Holds and Restraints
Dealing with the Media when your Programs in Crisis
Spirituality and Adventure Therapy
The Future of Adventure Therapy
Panel members include a diverse field of educators, practitioners,
and noted facilitators. If you have any questions please feel
free to call Will White at 207-697-2020 or email him at wwhite@landmarknet.net
Please sign up through the AEE International Conference Brochure (http:www.aee.org) or call AEE at 303-440-8844
Questions Contact:
Will White, TAPG Vice-Chair,
P.O. Box 155
Jackson, NH USA.
Email: wwhite@landmarknet.net
Work Phone: (207)-697-2020
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