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Certification
Clinical Adventure Therapist Certification (CCAT)
Association for Experiential Education
Median earnings
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Cost
$90
Duration
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Completion
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The practice of Adventure Therapy is the prescriptive use of adventure experiences provided by mental health professionals, often conducted in natural settings, that kinesthetically engage individuals, families, and groups on cognitive, affective, and behavioral levels.
Apply adventure therapy technical skills to conduct risk analysis and environmental safety decisionsFacilitate therapeutic adventure experiences to support engagement, cohesion, and clinical goal alignmentBuild therapeutic alliances using inclusive, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed adventure therapy practicesUse adventure-based assessment to inform clinical decisions and evaluate emotional, physical, and environmental riskImplement adventure therapy interventions that support functional client change across diverse treatment contexts