Integrating Adventure-Based Activities into Play Therapy – October 2, 2025 – LIVE/VIRTUAL

Description: 

This Continuing Education Unit (CEU) workshop is designed for mental health professionals interested in expanding their therapeutic toolkit by incorporating experiential, adventure-based activities into traditional clinical settings with youth and young adults. Participants will explore the historical development of Adventure-Based Counseling (ABC), gain insight into adapting outdoor activities for indoor or clinical environments, and learn how to facilitate these interventions to enhance client engagement and outcomes. Through hands-on demonstrations and case studies, attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies for integrating ABC into their existing practices, fostering resilience, teamwork, and emotional growth in diverse populations.

Objectives:

1. Understand the Historical Development: Participants will trace the evolution of Adventure-Based Counseling (ABC), recognizing key figures and milestones that have shaped its integration into mental health practices.
2. Identify Therapeutic Benefits: Attendees will explore the psychological and emotional benefits of incorporating experiential adventure-based activities into traditional counseling.
3. Facilitate Indoor and Outdoor Activities: Participants will learn to adapt and facilitate ABC activities in both outdoor and traditional clinical settings, ensuring accessibility and effectiveness for diverse client populations.
4. Apply ABC Techniques in Practice: Attendees will develop practical skills for integrating ABC into their current therapeutic frameworks, enhancing client engagement and treatment outcomes.
   

Presenter:
CHRIS COVINGTON
LPC-S

Chris Covington is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with extensive experience in mental health counseling and a passion for integrating experiential and adventure-based activities into traditional therapeutic practices. With a holistic approach to well-being, Chris specializes in Equine Connected Counseling and Adventure Based Counseling, emphasizing active participation in the healing process. As a dedicated mental health professional, Chris focuses on fostering resilience, emotional growth, and positive change in clients through innovative, experiential methods.