What do you see in these programs in terms of a wilderness or nature component that seems potentially helpful or transformative for veterans? What is it specifically about veterans’ experiences in armed services that you think might make these kinds of therapeutic activities or programs beneficial? If you are a veteran or you know other veterans, what would you add to the conversation?

SWK 532 Intro to Outdoor Behavior Discussion Week 7 Discussion

Subject is social work and not psychology

1. Go the Outward Bound for Veterans page: http://www.outwardbound.org/veteran-adventures/outward-bound-for-veterans/ (Links to an external site.). Check this site out a little bit. Watch the video and read and read the home page, including the comments by veteran participants, the “About” page, and the “Programs” page.

2. Look into Project Cohort: http://www.projectrebirth.org/project-cohort (Links to an external site.). Read a little about this program and watch the video at the bottom of the page.

What do you see in these programs in terms of a wilderness or nature component that seems potentially helpful or transformative for veterans? What is it specifically about veterans’ experiences in armed services that you think might make these kinds of therapeutic activities or programs beneficial? If you are a veteran or you know other veterans, what would you add to the conversation?