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Adams, A. (2009). Existential Psychology: How does it Influence Wilderness Therapy?. In C. Itin & D. Mitten (Eds.). Connecting with the Essence: Proceedings of the 4th International Adventure Therapy Conference. Boulder CO: Association for Experiential Education. pp 170 – 179. 128Kb.

Adams, A. (2001). Can Do Report: Bush counselling program for drug and alcohol clients in rehabilitation. Overview of the implementation and evaluation of the Can Do Project, a joint project between the Project Hahn Wilderness Program and Salvation Army Bridge Program for drug and alcohol rehabilitation clients with physical disabilities. 205Kb

Adams, A. (2000). Special Project in Bush Counselling: A partnership between the Bridge Centre and Project Hahn. Report into a partnership that allowed the meeting of traditional forms of drug and alcohol treatment with that of bush counselling. 250K

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. 87Kb

Adams, A. & Sveen, R. (2000). An Holistic Model of Bush Counselling: Cornerstones of Practice. This paper shares the Bush Counselling model as used by Project Hahn in Tasmania to work with its target audience of adolescents and young adults. The Bush Counselling model is described through a campfire analogy. Readers are invited to adapt the model to their community and, where appropriate, adopt the individual counselling principles into their programs. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education. 5(1) pp. 28-38. 570Kb

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.

Lan, P., Sveen, R. & Davidson, J. (2004). A Project Hahn Empirical Replication Study. Australian Journal of Outdoor Education. 8(1) pp. 37-43. 140Kb

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. & Gray, T. (2009). Sense and Sensibility: Reality and Romanticism in Human/Nature Relationships. In C. Itin & D. Mitten (Eds.). Connecting with the Essence: Proceedings of the 4th International Adventure Therapy Conference. Boulder CO: Association for Experiential Education. pp 160 – 169. 136Kb.

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. 46Kb

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. 91Kb

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. Presented at the Weaving Paths in Adventure Therapy Aoteoroa Network Conference, Rotorua, NZ. November 22-24 2002. 208Kb

Sveen, R. (1995a). Primary & Secondary Prevention: The Road Less Travelled. International Forum for Education in Penal Systems. Tasmanian Government Printer.  811Kb

Sveen, R. (1995b). Wilderness-Based Primary and Secondary Prevention: Evaluating Theory and Practice. 9th National Outdoor Education Pre-Conference Workshop Proceedings Southport, Qld, NOEC.   637Kb

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.  128Kb

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. 92Kb

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. 104Kb