Past and current definitions of Adventure Therapy (AT) are considered, and problems associated with some aspects of these definitions are discussed. A definition of AT is offered that is simple yet comprehensive, and explores the application of this definition to current practice in the field of AT. Finally, implications for practice that grow logically from an acceptance of the definition are presented.
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