About  me

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    For more than 25 years I have been involved in the outdoor adventure and social service sectors. My work centres on ethical and effective outdoor therapy practice. I offer counselling and consulting services to individuals and organizations who want to improve, learn and grow. I also provide youth work and counsellor training. I live on Southern Vancouver Island, the traditional unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.

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EDUCATION

• BA, MA, PhD

• Registered Clinical Counsellor (BCACC)

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We consider Dr. Harper the pre-eminent researcher in Canada focused on experiential education and adventure therapy.  His extensive knowledge, experience and historical perspective has contributed to Take a Hike’s program, evidence base and theory of change.  

    ~Gordon Matchett, MBA, CEO, Take a Hike Foundation

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