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Connecting With the Essence: Proceedings from 4th International Adventure Therapy Conferenceis a collection of 19 papers arising from the 4th International Adventure Therapy Conference (4IATC) held in Rotorua, Aotearoa, New Zealand, in February 2006. These conference proceedings offer an overview of the field of Adventure Therapy from a truly international perspective. Edited by Christian Itin and Denise Mitten, Connecting With the Essence features a strong collection from leading international figures, including Anita Pryor, Valerie Nicholls, Tonya Gray, and others. The diversity of topics covered will familiarize those new to Adventure Therapy with some the field's key concepts and issues, and provide seasoned practitioners with information to stimulate and challenge deeper thinking, and establish direction for research and practice.