Campfire Conversations
Using bushcraft as a therapeutic approach to men’s work
Keywords:
Bushcraft, Community, Men, Therapeutic, Wellbeing, Mental Health, Group Work, Nature-BasedAbstract
This paper reflects on the learning gained from delivering therapeutic group work with men in a natural environment using bushcraft as a vehicle to deliver a programme of work aimed to support the wellbeing of participants. The article explores the benefits of using bushcraft for therapeutic work and how developing a micro-community supports participants' wellbeing through the co-construction of a shared space to learn and reflect, fostering a power-shared journey whilst developing a sense of community. A case study is used to demonstrate the work and its impact.
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