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Bush Adventure Therapy: Nature as co-therapist - Ep.82

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The Definition of Bush Adventure Therapy

In Australia, the Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy is merging into a new name, Outdoor Health Australia. The definition that brings people together is that it is a diverse field of practice combining adventure and outdoor environments with the intentions to achieve therapeutic outcomes in those involved. And when we use this word adventure, it's a very inclusive term so it could be but not necessarily about going on peak adventures like sailing adventures or kayaking or using equine therapy. So let's hear, I was really privileged to have a conversation with Amanda and Josh, so Amanda Smith from Griffith University and Josh McLean who you've just heard with the practice story. We'll be back with you in a second.

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