Effects of Program Differences With Wilderness Therapy and Residential Treatment Center (RTC) Programs

• NCJ Number: 241998
• Journal: Residential Treatment for Children & Youth Volume: 29 Issue: 3 Dated: July - September 2012 Pages: 202-218
• Author(s): Nicholas A. Magle-Haberek, M.S., M.S.W., R.S.W.; Anita R. Tucker, Ph.D., M.S.W., L.I.C.S.W.; Michael A. Gass, Ph.D., LMFT
• Date Published: August 2012
• Length: 17 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This ressearch examines organizations within the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs and how they differ on a variety of programmatic attributes.

Abstract

Organizations within the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs differ on a variety of programmatic attributes. The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between individual characteristics, programmatic use of adventure therapy, and YOQ-30 scores of participants attending Outdoor Behavioral Healthcare and Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs). No statistical relationship was found between length of treatment and type of program as measured by client scores, while gender, involvement in individual adventure therapy, percentage of time spent on expedition, and admission scores were significantly related to changes in client scores. Characteristics associated with recovery in both treatment environments are discussed. Abstract published by arrangement with Taylor and Francis.