DATES
February 18, 2026
September 2, 2026
Time
9:00 A.M. – 12:15 P.M. CST
CE
NBCC Hours: 3
ACEP NO. 7105
Cost
$105.00 (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Description
This workshop is designed for mental health professionals interested in expanding their therapeutic toolkit by incorporating experiential, adventure-based activities into traditional clinical settings with youth and young adults. Participants will explore the historical development of Adventure-Based Counseling (ABC), gain insight into adapting outdoor activities for indoor or clinical environments, and learn how to facilitate these interventions to enhance client engagement and outcomes. Through hands-on demonstrations and case studies, attendees will leave equipped with practical strategies for integrating ABC into their existing practices, fostering resilience, teamwork, and emotional growth in diverse populations.
Learning Objectives
1. Describe the history of Adventure-Based Counseling (ABC) including 3 key figures and milestones
2. Identify 3 benefits of using adventure-based activities
3. Select from 4 ABC activities to use in a variety of settings and with diverse populations
Live/Virtual Training Information
• If you register for the Virtual Classroom training, make sure you have a good WIFI connection.
• Your computer will need a camera for you to be visible throughout the entire training to receive the certificate.
• We will be using Zoom for the training; therefore, you will need to download the Zoom program to be able to use the link.
• You will receive three emails from us before the training. The first email will be sent out the week before the training and will include the zoom link, time of the training, and our address. The second email will be sent the beginning of the week in which the training is being held and will include all the information included in the first email plus the materials for the course. The third email will be sent the morning of the training and will include the Zoom link, the posttest (if needed) and the evaluation for the course.
• Your certificate will be emailed after the training, within 5-7 business days upon receiving your evaluation and posttest (if needed).
• While it is rare, there are occasions when we must cancel a training due to low registration. If this occurs, we will notify registered participants by Tuesday evening of the week of the scheduled training. We appreciate your understanding and will provide alternative options at that time.
• Our Live/Virtual trainings are offered in a hybrid format—held live at a physical location and streamed via Zoom at the same time. In-person attendees join the presenter on-site, while virtual participants watch the live training in real time and can fully participate through Zoom.
Why Come In Person?
• Receive in-person contact CE hours
• Enjoy staying in Fort Worth, Texas with hotels within walking distance
• Tour our 7500 square foot counseling practice and continuing education facility
• Build relationships with other participants
• Informal conversations during breaks and lunch with our trainer
Chris Covington
LPC-S
Chris Covington is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) with extensive experience in mental health counseling and a passion for integrating experiential and adventure-based activities into traditional therapeutic practices. With a holistic approach to well-being, Chris specializes in Equine Connected Counseling and Adventure Based Counseling, emphasizing active participation in the healing process. As a dedicated mental health professional, Chris focuses on fostering resilience, emotional growth, and positive change in clients through innovative, experiential methods.
Approved Continuing Education Provider
CCFAM Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7105. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CCFAM Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
This training is non-refundable, unless cancelled by training provider. Event will be cancelled if fewer than 6 participants.
