Wilderness Therapy:

The present article outlines the development and growth of a therapeutic adventure program as a component of a private practice. After reviewing the relevant literature, consideration is given to program development. The topics of program design, staffing, patient selection, program sites, evaluation, funding and marketing are discussed. The Wilderness Therapy Program is then presented in term of social work values. Wilderness Therapy incorporates a systemic view of the person in the environment and aims to enhance self-esteem. Finally, this program is compared to traditional, office-based private practice.