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Adams, A. (2006). Existential Psychology: How does it Influence Wilderness Therapy?.  Wilderness therapy programs (WTPs) regard freedom of choice as a pivotal ingredient in facilitating personal change. Despite this, there are moments on WTPs when choice is clearly restricted. This paper explores the influence that Existential Psychology has on the philosophical underpinnings of WTPs and contend that the givens of human existence provide the practitioner with a foundation on which to base their model of practice. Paper presented at the 4th International Adventure Therapy Conference 2006.   140Kb

Adams, A. (2001). Can Do Report: Bush counselling program for drug and alcohol clients in rehabilitation. Overview of the implementation and evaluation of the Can Do Project, a joint project between the Project Hahn Wilderness Program and Salvation Army Bridge Program for drug and alcohol rehabilitation clients with physical disabilities.    205Kb

Adams, A. (2000). Special Project in Bush Counselling: A partnership between the Bridge Centre and Project Hahn. Report into a partnership that allowed the meeting of traditional forms of drug and alcohol treatment with that of bush counselling.  250Kb

Adams, A. & Sveen, R. (2000). An holistic model of bush counselling: Cornerstones of practice. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education. 5(1) pp. 28-38. 264Kb

Adams, A., Denholm, C. & Sveen, R. (1999). The aftermath of the Port Arthur incident: The strategic response by Project Hahn to adolescent needs. In C. M. Itin (Ed.). Exploring the boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives. Leederville WA: Camping Association of Western Australia. pp. 258-263.  87Kb

Lan, P. (2002). The Efficacy of Wilderness Programs with At-risk Adolescents. Masters Thesis replication study of the Project Hahn Wilderness Program: University of Tasmania. Available upon request from the Wilderness Program.

Lan, P., Sveen, R. & Davidson, J. (2004). A Project Hahn Empirical Replication Study.  Australian Journal of Outdoor Education. 8(1) pp. 37-43. 140Kb

Nicholls, V. & Gray, T. (2006). Sense and Sensibility: Reality and Romanticism in Human/Nature Relationships. The use of remote locations to evoke the transformative and restorative powers of nature is both well documented and regarded as the key characteristic that differentiates Bush and Adventure therapy (BAT) from more traditional forms of therapy/counselling. This paper explores the therapeutic potential of human/nature relationships and gains a deeper understanding of some of the conditions, attitudes and approaches may impact upon the transformational potential of wilderness experience. Paper presented at the 4th International Adventure Therapy Conference 2006. 136Kb

Pearson, B. (1991). Outdoor Adventure Camps: Personal Development through Challenge. In J. Vernon & S. McKillop (Eds.) No. 9 Preventing Juvenile Crime: Conference Proceedings. Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology. pp. 159-168. 46Kb

Sveen, R.  & Denholm, C. (1999). Don’t panic when you’re struck: Learnings from adolescent stories of growth and challenge in the Tasmanian wilderness. In C. M. Itin (Ed.). Exploring the boundaries of Adventure Therapy: International Perspectives. Leederville WA: Camping Association of Western Australia.  91Kb

Sveen, R.  & Denholm, C. (1999).  “If only you knew what I’ve just done” Adolescent memories from a Tasmanian wilderness primary prevention program. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education. Vol 3, (2).  144Kb

Sveen, R.  & Denholm, C. (1997). Testing the Theoretical Fit of an Abseiling Harness: A study of an Australian primary and secondary prevention program. Journal of Primary Prevention (1997) Vol 18 No 2. Available upon request from the Wilderness Program.

Sveen, R. & Denholm, C. (1993). Reflections by youth following a wilderness challenge program.  Criminology Australia, 5(2), 19-24.   115Kb

Sveen, R. (2004). Innovation through Adhocracy: WAT Future? New Zealand Journal of Outdoor Education, 1(3) pp 21-32. Presented at the Weaving Paths in Adventure Therapy Aoteoroa Network Conference, Rotorua, NZ. November 22-24 2002.  208Kb

Sveen, R. (1995a). Primary & Secondary Prevention: The Road Less Travelled.International Forum for Education in Penal Systems. Tasmanian Government Printer.  811Kb

Sveen, R. (1995b). Wilderness-Based Primary and Secondary Prevention: Evaluating Theory and Practice. 9th National Outdoor Education Pre-Conference Workshop Proceedings Southport, Qld, NOEC.   637Kb

Sveen, R. (1994). Adolescents in a wilderness-based challenge: An evaluation of a primary and secondary prevention program. Masters Thesis research study into Project Hahn Wilderness Program: University of Tasmania. Available upon request from the Wilderness Program.

Sveen, R. (1993a).  Travelling in the Wilderness: Experiential Learning and Youth-at-Risk. Youth Studies Australia, National Clearinghouse for Youth  Studies Oct 12(3) 14-20.  128Kb

Sveen, R. (1993b) Psychological Profiles of Project Hahn Probation Referrals: Gung-Ho, Wild as the Wind, Arms Length and Bong. Conference Presentation at Forum on International Youth Studies, Hobart: Tasmania 1993.   92Kb

Sveen, R. (1991). Project Hahn: An Evaluation of Probation Experience Since 1983. Proceedings of the First National Symposium on Outdoor/Wilderness Programs for Offenders A.C.T., Adult Corrective Services.  104Kb