A therapeutic camp weekend for adolescents with craniofacial differences

Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2006 Jan;43(1):44-6. doi: 10.1597/04-124r.1.

Abstract

A therapeutic camp weekend was developed for adolescents living with a facial difference. The camp comprised a program that involved personal challenges and group-building activities, as well as social recreational activities. This article outlines the camp intervention, with recommendations for future camp evaluation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Achievement
  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior*
  • Camping
  • Cooperative Behavior
  • Craniofacial Abnormalities / psychology*
  • Feedback
  • Goals
  • Group Processes
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Peer Group
  • Recreation
  • Self Concept
  • Self-Help Groups*
  • Social Behavior