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Research paper thumbnail of The Impelling Principle in Challenge by Choice

In the last issue I had republished a piece I wrote entitled "Challenge by Choice as Profess... more In the last issue I had republished a piece I wrote entitled "Challenge by Choice as Professional Enabling. " In a recent issue of the Northeast Regional newsletter Charles Parry questioned the validity of "challenge by choice " as a principle of practice. In several recent discussions on the internet the notion of "challenge by choice " as a basic principle has been put forth, almost as doctrine. I continue to remain intrigued with how "challenge by choice " remains for me both a viable yet problematic principle. In this article I will outline how understanding and living the basic philosophical tenants of experiential education can help in correctly applying the principle of "challenge by choice." In an attempt to further illuminate the principle of "challenge by choice " I've reviewed some of Kurt Hahn's writings. For those unfamiliar with him, Kurt Hahn is the founder of Outward Bound, Gordonstound, the Salem ...

Research paper thumbnail of Adventure Therapy: Nondeliberative Group Work in Action

Social Work with Groups, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Reasserting the Philosophy of Experiential Education As a Vehicle for Change In the 21st Century

Journal of Experiential Education, Jan 1, 1999

Research paper thumbnail of Adventure Therapy--Critical Questions.

Journal of Experiential Education, Jan 1, 2001

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the Boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives

ED424050 - Exploring the Boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives. Proceedings... more ED424050 - Exploring the Boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives. Proceedings of the International Adventure Therapy Conference (1st, Perth, Australia, July 1997).

Research paper thumbnail of Utilizing Hypnotic Language In Adventure Therapy.

Journal of Experiential Education, Jan 1, 1995

EJ515314 - Utilizing Hypnotic Language in Adventure Therapy.

Research paper thumbnail of The Orientation of Social Work Faculty to the Philosophy of Experiential Education In the Classroom

Research paper thumbnail of The Family Unity Program for HIV-Affected Families: Creating a Family-Centered and Community-Building Context for Interventions

Research paper thumbnail of The Seventh Generation In Adventure Therapy.

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the Boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives. Proceedings of the International Adventure Therapy Conference (1st, Perth, Australia, July …

Research paper thumbnail of Ericksonian Approach to Experiential Education, Part 1: Developing the Stance of the Practitioner; Part 2: Tailoring Interventions; Part 3: Applying Specific Ericksonian  …

Research paper thumbnail of Insight Insight Insight Insight

Research paper thumbnail of Many Paths To Becoming An Adventure Therapist

Research paper thumbnail of The Impelling Principle in Challenge by Choice

In the last issue I had republished a piece I wrote entitled "Challenge by Choice as Profess... more In the last issue I had republished a piece I wrote entitled "Challenge by Choice as Professional Enabling. " In a recent issue of the Northeast Regional newsletter Charles Parry questioned the validity of "challenge by choice " as a principle of practice. In several recent discussions on the internet the notion of "challenge by choice " as a basic principle has been put forth, almost as doctrine. I continue to remain intrigued with how "challenge by choice " remains for me both a viable yet problematic principle. In this article I will outline how understanding and living the basic philosophical tenants of experiential education can help in correctly applying the principle of "challenge by choice." In an attempt to further illuminate the principle of "challenge by choice " I've reviewed some of Kurt Hahn's writings. For those unfamiliar with him, Kurt Hahn is the founder of Outward Bound, Gordonstound, the Salem ...

Research paper thumbnail of Adventure Therapy: Nondeliberative Group Work in Action

Social Work with Groups, 2016

Research paper thumbnail of Reasserting the Philosophy of Experiential Education As a Vehicle for Change In the 21st Century

Journal of Experiential Education, Jan 1, 1999

Research paper thumbnail of Adventure Therapy--Critical Questions.

Journal of Experiential Education, Jan 1, 2001

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the Boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives

ED424050 - Exploring the Boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives. Proceedings... more ED424050 - Exploring the Boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives. Proceedings of the International Adventure Therapy Conference (1st, Perth, Australia, July 1997).

Research paper thumbnail of Utilizing Hypnotic Language In Adventure Therapy.

Journal of Experiential Education, Jan 1, 1995

EJ515314 - Utilizing Hypnotic Language in Adventure Therapy.

Research paper thumbnail of The Orientation of Social Work Faculty to the Philosophy of Experiential Education In the Classroom

Research paper thumbnail of The Family Unity Program for HIV-Affected Families: Creating a Family-Centered and Community-Building Context for Interventions

Research paper thumbnail of The Seventh Generation In Adventure Therapy.

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the Boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives. Proceedings of the International Adventure Therapy Conference (1st, Perth, Australia, July …

Research paper thumbnail of Ericksonian Approach to Experiential Education, Part 1: Developing the Stance of the Practitioner; Part 2: Tailoring Interventions; Part 3: Applying Specific Ericksonian  …

Research paper thumbnail of Insight Insight Insight Insight

Research paper thumbnail of Many Paths To Becoming An Adventure Therapist

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