SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY
Adventure-Based Training Day
An outdoor experiential approach to counseling
Kelley Park, San Jose, California _______________________________________________________
Training Focus
In the sea of human experiences, there are islands of healing. Today, there are many treatment methodologies
in the field of Social Services. Outdoor/Experiential Education is one of many tools. The training day has been specifically
designed to increase and reinforce the student's understanding on the content and connection between Counseling and Outdoor/Experiential
Education.
In addition to support the student's ability to manage the dynamics
of school community relations, activity exposure in Train-the-Trainer practice in outdoor experiential education has
been designed to enhance the student's skillset by providing the student with tools and methodology for competency
in the area of Adventure-Based Counseling.
Counseling Education Course Purpose
"To focus on the knowledge and skills needed to create leading environments,
which are sensitive to diverse needs of persons within school and community settings, to effectively use community agency
resources - a full range of students services within a school district - and to offer an introduction to Experiential
and Outdoor Challenge Education." - Professor Gary Johnson
