Case studies by leading Wilderness Therapy Clinicians

An amazing day today in Asheville, NC at the Regional Wilderness Therapy Symposium! Dr. Mike Gass organized a day of case studies by leading clinicians from OBH programs. Interested in a copy! Email us at obhcenter@gmail.com — with Matt Hoag, Mike Gass, Derek Jay Daley, Jessalyn Hobson, Katie Little, Steven DeMille and Tara Feeney-Stireman at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Asheville.

Matt Hoag, Mike Gass, Derek Jay Daley, Jessalyn Hobson, Katie Little, Steven DeMille, Lynette Spencer and Tara Feeney-Stireman at Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Asheville.

OBH Case Study :Integrating Opportunities for Efficacy: The Importance of Roles and Responsibilities

Presenter: Derek Daley, SUDC

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Diagnosis and Treatment Objectives:

(1) To utilize adventure planning and debrief (Gass, Gillis, & Russell, 2012) to

increase Brian’s self-efficacy and lessen his patterns of overly relying on others

before attempting tasks himself.

(2) To reduce performance anxiety which leads to increased depression and anxiety

by appropriately challenging Brian through adventure activities, pro-socially and

emotionally. Specifically, with adventure navigation and summiting a peak.

(3) To emphasize Brian’s positive attributes in order to to increase his agency. By

planning, preparing and achieving attainable adventure and weekly goals, in a such way that ensures success, while also, utilizing guides to direct and monitor

this process.

(4) Use of narrative/story therapy in debriefing adventure experience with focus on

accomplishments and strengths to establish positive self-talk.