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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Learn about the various applications of experiential education, including outdoor education, place-based education, project-based learning, service learning, internships/apprenticeships, and study abroad, and how they foster deeper learning and engagement. Continue Reading
Meet Ali Belzer! Ali (she/they) grew up in Colorado, adjacent to a beautiful stretch of the Rocky Mountains, and now lives and works in Boise, ID. Ali is the founder of the Boise Experiential Therapy Collective (BETC [betsy] for short), and is a professional mental health counselor and... Continue Reading
Learn how the experiential education (EE) learning cycle of experience, reflection, and application can facilitate learning and personal growth. Continue Reading
Program Ideas: How to Understand Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Learn why understanding Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) is crucial for Experiential Education (EE) staff to effectively serve clients impacted by childhood trauma, whose behaviors often stem from a chronically activated stress response rather... Continue Reading
Program Ideas: How to Protect Nature in Your Programs Learn how experiential education (EE) programs can effectively foster a deeper connection with nature and encourage responsible environmental behaviors. CONNECT Exposure to nature and observation of human impacts helps people to develop... Continue Reading
