Wilderness Program

Adams, A. (2009). Existential Psychology: How does it Influence Wilderness Therapy?. In C. Itin & D. Mitten (Eds.). Connecting with the Essence:  Boulder CO: Association for Experiential Education. pp 170 – 179.

Adams, A. (2001). Can Do Report: Bush counselling program for drug and alcohol clients in rehabilitation. Report into a joint project between the Project Hahn Wilderness Program and Salvation Army Bridge Program for drug and alcohol clients.

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

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.

Adams, A. & Sveen, R. (2000). An Holistic Model of Bush Counselling: Cornerstones of Practice. This paper shares the Bush Counselling model of practice in use by Project Hahn in Tasmania. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education. 5(1) pp. 28-38.

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. Abstract only.

Nicholls, V. (in press). The Yin Yang of a WT experience. Forthcoming A 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference paper.

Nicholls, V. & Gray, T. (2009). Sense and Sensibility: Reality and Romanticism in Human/Nature Relationships. In C. It in & D. Mitten (Eds.). Connecting with the Essence. Boulder CO: Association for Experiential Education. pp 160 – 169.

Nicholls, V. (2008).  Busy doing nothing: Researching the phenomenon of “Quiet Time” in a Challenge-based wilderness therapy program. Ph.D research into the Wilderness Program. University of Wollongong. Abstract only.

Nicholls, V. (2004). Busy Doing Nothing: Exploring the Merits of Inactivity within an Activity-Oriented Wilderness Therapy Program. In S. Bandoroff & S. Newes (Eds.). Coming of Age: The Evolving Field of Adventure Therapy. Boulder CO: Association for Experiential Education. pp 172 – 181.

Nicholls, V. (2003). Busy Doing Nothing: The relationship of stillness to an activity oriented wilderness therapy program. In S. Polley (Ed.). Relevance: Making it Happen. Underdale SA: Outdoor Educators Association of South Australia. pp 259 – 268.

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.

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.

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. (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.

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

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

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. Abstract only.

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. 

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.

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.