Adventure therapy is a growing segment of working with mental health clients in a variety of settings. The theory, techniques, research, and case studies illustrated in Adventure Therapypresent the cutting edge of this particular field. It serves as the leading academic text, professional reference, and training resource for adventure therapy practices in the field of mental health. It is written by three of the leading professionals in the field, with central focuses on: (1) the theory substantiating the adventure therapy field, (2) an illustration of practices and case studies exemplifying best practices in the field, and (3) research validating the immediate as well as long-term effects of these approaches/programs when properly conducted.