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Member Spotlight: Audrey
Member Spotlight: Audrey

Meet Audrey Costa! Audrey grew up in Clayton, NJ and is now based in Mt. Olive, NJ. Audrey is the Founder of Deep Rooted Wellness and Creatives, offering women holistic health coaching, nature-informed therapy, and creative wellness solutions in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. Tell us... Continue Reading

Date posted08/20/2025


What Are The Benefits Of Experiential Education?
What Are The Benefits Of Experiential Education?

Benefits of Experiential Education Experiential Education (EE) engages all senses and neuro-pathways so as to lead into a deeper cognitive awareness or consciousness, a greater applied understanding, and a readier autonomic responsiveness to all situations from physical through environmental to... Continue Reading

Date posted08/19/2025


AEE Recognizes Progress on Client Rights Standards Across OBH Accredited Programs
AEE Recognizes Progress on Client Rights Standards Across OBH Accredited Programs

For Immediate Release Contact: Sherry Bagley, Executive Director Association for Experiential Education www.aee.org sherry@aee.org 303-440-8844 AEE Recognizes Progress on Client Rights Standards Across OBH Accredited Programs In response to evolving practices and a growing international dialogue... Continue Reading

Date posted07/31/2025


Member Spotlight: Kotresh
Member Spotlight: Kotresh

Meet Dr. Kotresh Patil! Kotresh was born and raised in Dansal, Karnataka, India. He is now based in Bangalore, where he works as the Director at the Academy for Experiential Learning (AEL) and as a Visiting Professor at the Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies. His work focuses on... Continue Reading

Date posted07/28/2025


Experiential Education in Action: Inside Ohio University’s New Student Ad Agency
Experiential Education in Action: Inside Ohio University’s New Student Ad Agency

Ohio University’s student-run ad agency “NEXT” (photo by Chuck Borghese) Experiential Education in Action: Inside Ohio University’s New Student Ad Agency By Ken Klein ATHENS, OH—Students immersed in the on-campus for-credit ad agency at Ohio University face... Continue Reading

Date posted07/16/2025


Member Spotlight: David
Member Spotlight: David

Meet David Christian! David grew up in North Texas and now lives in Northwest Arkansas. David is an Associate Professor of Counselor Education and Supervision and the Director of the Adventure Therapy Lab at the University of Arkansas. David is a Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist (CCAT)... Continue Reading

Date posted07/14/2025


How To Facilitate Reflection
How To Facilitate Reflection

Learn how reflection is vital for converting experiences into true learning, and how facilitation skills must evolve from basic to advanced to guide clients through increasingly complex personal changes. Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2025


AEE Accreditation Council 2025 Eagle Rock Retreat
AEE Accreditation Council 2025 Eagle Rock Retreat

AEE Accreditation Council 2025 Eagle Rock Retreat Steve Pace, Director of Accreditation and Certification The AEE Accreditation Council meets for its annual in-person meeting at the Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center each June. The school is located near Estes Park, Colorado,... Continue Reading

Date posted06/17/2025


Member Spotlight: Josh
Member Spotlight: Josh

Meet Josh Goldstein! Josh (he/him) grew up in Philadelphia, PA and now lives in Palmer, Alaska. Josh is the owner and therapist at Alaska Wellness Journeys, providing, "individual and family therapy to Alaskans between the ages of 12 to 100 as well as consulting for organizations on how to... Continue Reading

Date posted06/3/2025


Who Does Experiential Education Serve?
Who Does Experiential Education Serve?

Experiential Education serves a variety of client groups who engage in various activities like games, challenge courses, group initiatives and adventure pursuits in both indoor and outdoor settings, with activity introductions tailored to enhance engagement and learning. Continue Reading

Date posted05/8/2025


Member Spotlight: Nico
Member Spotlight: Nico

Meet Nico Fitzgerald! Nico (he/him) grew up in Litchfield County, CT and now lives in Marin County, CA in the SAF Bay Area. Nico is the Experiential Program Manager at Alta Mira Recovery Programs, "a residential addiction and dual diagnosis treatment center that blends proven clinical therapies... Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2025


Member Spotlight: Eric
Member Spotlight: Eric

Meet Eric Cartlidge! Eric (he/him) grew up in Ajax, Ontario and is currently based in Whitby, Ontario, Canada. Eric is the Owner/Operator/Main Facilitator at the Adventure Company, where he works to help his clients create a connection to nature physically, emotionally, and mentally, one... Continue Reading

Date posted04/3/2025