Dr Kaye Richards

Journal article

Smith B, Dutton C, Richards K. 2025. CAMHS into the Wild: Developing social and green prescribing at Alder Hey CAMHS. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Children, Young People and Families Journal.,

Beames S, Bentzen M, Bratland-Sanda S, Harper N, Richards K. 2025. Nature-based Programs and Youth Mental Health: What do we know and what do we need to know Journal of Outdoor Recreation, Education, and Leadership, :1-9 DOI Publisher Url

Richards K, Hardie A, Anderson N. 2024. The Outdoor Mental Health Interventions Model: A UK statement of good practice in outdoor and adventure therapy International Journal of Adventure Threapy, 4 :1-8 Publisher Url

Jeffery H, Smith A, Richards K, Borroel FA, Norton C, Pryor A, Knowles B, Rose A. 2023. ‘Cooking up a good practitioner’: What are the necessary ingredients of International Adventure Therapy training and development? International Journal of Adventure Therapy, 4 :1-17

Richards K, Harper N, Carpenter C. 2011. Editorial: Looking at the landscape of adventure therapy: making links to theory and practice Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 11 :83-90 Author Url

Cooper M, Rowland N, McArthur K, Pattison S, Cromatory K, Richards KE. 2010. Randomised controlled trial of school-based humanistic counselling for emotional distress in young people: Feasibility study and preliminary indications of efficacy. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 4 :1-12 DOI Author Url Publisher Url

Richards KE, Cooper M, Tatar M. 2009. Editorial: Counselling and Psychotherapy Research: Linking Theory with Practise Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Journal, 9 :135-136 DOI Publisher Url

Pattison S, Rowland N, Richards K, Cromarty K, Jenkins P, Cooper M, Polat F. 2009. Counselling in schools: a research study into services for children and young people in Wales. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Journal : Special Issue Counselling in Schools,, 9 :169-173 DOI Publisher Url

Richards KE, Cooper M. 2009. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research. Special Issue Counselling in Schools (Guest Editor) Richards KE, Cooper M. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Journal, 9 :135-220 Author Url Publisher Url

Richards KE, Cromarty K. 2009. How do secondary school counsellors work with other professionals? Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Journal: Special Issue Counselling in Schools, :182-186 DOI Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2008. Finding Research Funding Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, :27

Richards KE. 2008. What research tells us. Therapy Today, 19 :43-44

Wheeler S, Richards K. 2007. The impact of clinical supervision on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients: a systematic review of the literature: An interim report. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Journal, 7 :54-65 DOI Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2006. The consumer and counselling research. A report from the 12th BACP research conference held in association with the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. Therapy Today, 17 :50-51

Richards KE, Peel J. 2005. Outdoor Cure: An overview of outdoor and adventure therapy. Therapy Today, The Magazine for Counselling and Psychotherapist Professionals., 16 :4-8

Richards KE. 2005. Creating qualatative research that counts. Therapy Today, 16 :48-49

Brown S, Richards KE. 2005. Outdoor Cure: Therapeutic processes and the natural world.

Richards KE. 2004. Research and practice in outdoor development training: What about it? Horizons, :32-35

Richards KE. 2003. Adventure therapy: Exploring the healing potential of the outdoors. An update of a UK Seminar, 14-15 Dec, 2002. Horizons, 21 :36-39

Richards K. 2002. The Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning Richards K, Allison P. The Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2

Richards KE, Allison P. 2002. The Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning Richards KE, Allison P. 2

Richards KE, Allison P. 2001. The Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning 1

Owen J, Fletcher C, Richards KE. 2001. Firm foundations: Evaluating a school based experiential personal development course. Horizons, :27-31

Richards KE. 2000. Therapy within adventure. A personal reflection on participation in the second international adventure therapy conference. Horizons, 10 :37-41

Richards KE, Allison P. 2000. The Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 1

Richards KE. 1999. Outdoor adventure and eating disorders: A personal perspective to research. Horizons., 3 :24-26

Pryor A, Richards K, Priest S, Javorksi S, Russell K. Hills and Gul­lies of In­ter­na­tio­nal Ad­ven­ture The­ra­py: Ex­plo­ring com­mon prac­ti­ce ele­ments towards an In­ter­na­tio­nal Po­si­ti­on State­ment International Journal of Adventure Threapy, :1-23

Other

Richards K, Hardie A, Anderson N. 2023. Outdoor Mental Health Interventions and Outdoor Therapy: A statement of good practice. Institute for Outdoor Learning: Penrith. Publisher Url

Richards K, Hardie A, Anderson N. 2020. Outdoor Mental Health Interventions and Outdoor Therapy: A statement of good practice Publisher Url Public Url

Richards KE. 2008. Finding research funding in counselling and psychotherapy. BACP Information Services Editorial Board . :265-270 Publisher Url

Mearns D , Docchar C, Richards KE. 2008. How much supervision should you have? BACP Information Services Editorial Board . :271-274

Richards K, Peel J, Smith B, Owen V. 2001. Adventure Therapy and Eating Disorders: A Feminist Approach to Research and Practice.

Report

Richards K, Fullam J, Anderson N. 2023. Sustainability Indicators When Utilising Nature for Mental Health Sustainability Indicators When Utilising Nature for Mental Health DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Richards K, Doran A, Brett CE, Wingfield H, Schofield P. 2022. The Outjoyment Report: A Research Report on the Well-being and Mental Health Benefits of Camping The Outjoyment Report: A Research Report on the Well-being and Mental Health Benefits of Camping Author Url Publisher Url Public Url

Newson LM, Richards K, Sides N, Taylor O. 2018. Outdoor Learning and Corporate Health Project Newson, L., Richards, K., Sides, N., Taylor, O. (2018). Outdoor Learning and Corporate Health Project; Liverpool John Moores University & Center Parcs Partnership. Systematic Review and Empirical Research. Outdoor Learning and Corporate Health Project; Liverpool John Moores University & Center Parcs Partnership. Systematic Review and Empirical Research.

Blundell M, Richards K, Roberts S, McIlroy D, Reeves MJ. 2014. Measuring women and girls sport behaviour and attitude change in Bury :1-75

Richards KE, Stott T, Peel J. 2011. Are those who camp richer for it?: The psychological and social benefits of the camping experience.

Cromarty K, Richards KE. 2009. How do secondary school counsellors work with other professionals? :1-20

Richards KE, Wheeler S. 2007. The impact of clinical supervision on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients: a systematic review of the literature supervision review. DOI Publisher Url

Pattison S, Rowland N, Cromarty K, Richards KE, Jenkins P, Cooper M, Polat F. 2007. Counselling in schools: a research study into services for children and young people in Wales.

Ross A, Richards KE. 2007. Research challenges in pastoral care and counselling. Thresholds. Journal of the Association of Pastoral Care and Counselling. :1-2

Richards KE. 2006. COSCA 3rd Annual Counselling Research Dialogue: A conference report Counselling in Scotland :18-21 Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2005. COSCA 2nd Annual Counselling Research Dialogue: A conference report. Counselling in Scotland

Richards KE, Rosenborg L. 2005. Challenge and Change: Participatory Action Research and Development Training. Brathay Occasional Research Paper

Richards KE. 2004. Research and evaluation at Brathay: An overview of initial findings. Brathay Hall Trust Report

Richards KE, Grice S. 2003. Evaluation Report of the West Yorkshire Police Inclusion Programme (PIP) for young people at Brathay Hall Trust. Phase Two. Brathay Hall Trust Report

Richards KE, Grice S. 2003. Evaluation Report of the West Yorkshire Police Inclusion Programme (PIP) for young people at Brathay Hall Trust. Phase One. Brathay Hall Trust Report

Richards KE. 2001. Fast Forward Activities for Young People in Cumbria. An initial evaluation report.

Conference publication

Richards K, Newson L. 2018. A critical analysis of emerging narratives of adventure and outdoor therapy practices in the UK: Issues of policy, professionalisation, and practice. https://8iatc.internationaladventuretherapy.org/, Expanding the Circles: 8th International Adventure Therapy Conference :289-293 Publisher Url

Richards K, Blundell M, Roberts S. 2015. Richards, K., & Blundell, (2014). 'I will if you will': intial findings from a Sport England Pilot Designed to postiively change women;s sporting behaviour. The 6th International World Congress on Women In Sport. Finland, Helsinkin, June

Richards KE. 2012. A systematic review of the impact of clinical supervision on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients: Lessons for adventure therapy. 6th International Adventure Therapy Conference

Richards KE. 2012. Overview of the 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference. Pryor A, Carpenter CL, Kirchner J. :6-11

Richards KE, Peel J, Smith B. 2008. Adventure therapy: What, why and how? Your conference, Your Profession. BACP's Annual Conference.

Richards KE, Cromatory K. 2008. Counselling in schools: results of a national research project. BACP's 14th Annual Research Conference Publisher Url

Richards KE, Pattison S. 2007. Counselling in schools: results of a national research project. 'Transitions: creative research to change', Counselling Children and Young People Annual Conference

Richards KE. 2007. Keynote: The need for evidence in a regulated profession. Launch of the Counselling Research Centre.

Richards KE. 2007. Systematic reviews: a global research endeavour. Counselling on a global conference: BACP's Annual Conference

Richards KE, Wheeler S. 2007. What impact does clinical supervision have on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients? A systematic review of literature. BACP's 13th Annua; Research Conference Publisher Url

Wheeler S, Richards KE. 2007. What impact does clinical supervision have on counsellors and therapists, their practise and their clients? A systematic review of literature. Society for Psychotherapy Research International Conference Publisher Url

Pattison S, Rowland N, Cromarty K, Richards KE, Jenkins P, Cooper M, Polat F. 2007. Counselling in schools: a research study into services for children and young people in the UK. British Education Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference :1-75 Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2006. The need for evidence in a regulated profession. Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland Annual Conference Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2006. Challenge and change: Critical issues in developing adventure therapy in the UK. The UK Adventure Therapy Forum

Richards KE. 2006. Keynote: High on a mountain top: Critical reflections on developing self-esteem through outdoor learning. Achieving Potential through Outdoor Learning.

Richards KE. 2005. Bridging the Gaps - Building the Future: A Case Study of Linking Research, Theory and Practice in Experiential Learning. Old Traditions New Trends: Examining what is Continuous and what is Changing in Young People's Lives and Outdoor Experiential Learning ; 7th European Seminar 2004 of the European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning in Partnership with Brathay Academy, Old traditions and new trends: Examining what is continuous and what is changing in young peoples lives and outdoor experiential learning. European Seminar

Richards KE, Ringer M. 2005. Keynote Plenary: Honouring diverse perspectives as we define our commonality: A collective and critical exploration of an international agenda for future directions in adventure therapy. Bandoroff S, Newes S. Coming of age: The evolving field of adventure therapy. Proceedings of the Third International Adventure Therapy Conference, Vancouver Island, Canada, The Third International Adventure Therapy Conference: Ethical and quality practise in adventure therapy. Defining commonality while honouring diversity.

Richards KE, Loynes C, Ringer F. 2005. Keynote: Seeking the Flower of the Trillium: Building an Identity for Adventure Therapy: A Conversation. Bandoroff S, Newes S. Coming of age: The evolving field of adventure therapy. Proceedings of the Third International Adventure Therapy Conference, Vancouver Island, Canada, The Third International Adventure Therapy Conference, Ethical and quality practise in adventure therapy.

Humberstone B, Nichol R, Brown H, Richards KE. 2005. Old traditions and new trends: Examining what is continuous and what is changing in young people's lives and outdoor experiential learning. European Seminar Proceedings 15-19th September 2004.

Richards KE. 2004. What's happening internationally in experiential education? Keynote Debate Experiential Learning: Sustaining Global Partnerships in a Changing World. The National Society of Experiential Education and the International Consortium for Experiential Education Joint Conference

Richards KE. 2004. Conveyor. The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum.

Richards KE. 2003. 'Voice': The internal processes of a researcher in the outdoors. Critical questions about the construction of knowledge in Outdoor Education. The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum

Richards KE. 2003. Adventure Therapy: Exploring the Healing Potential of the Outdoors. Organiser and Chair. The Third Adventure Therapy Conference in: Horizons, Adventure Therapy: Exploring the Healing Potential of the Outdoors.. Brathay Seminar Autumn 2003

Richards KE, Rosenburg L. 2003. Challenge and Change: Participatory Action Research in an Experiential Learning Organisation Experiential: Community: Workbased: Researching Leearning outside the Academy. The Second International Conference.

Richards KE. 2003. Eating Away the Self: Relating Eating Disorders, Women and Self-Esteem. Research, Policy and Practise Forum on Young People

Richards KE. 2003. Critical reflexive action research in adventure therapy and 'eating disorders'. Exposing the narrative(s) of an embodied, gendered and rational self. Humberstone B, Brown H, Richards K. Whose Journeys? The Outdoors and Adventure as Social and Cultural Phenomena: Critical explorations of relations between individuals, ‘others’ and the environment., The First International Outdoor Education Research Conference. Whose Journey's? Where and why? The 'outdoors' and 'adventure' as social and cultural phenomena. Critical explorations of relations between individuals, 'others' and the environment. :49-74 Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2002. Food for Thought: Dilemmas and Decisions in Developing Adventure Therapy Research for Practice for Women with Eating Disorders. Adventure Therapy: Exploring the Healing Potential of the Outdoors. Brathay Seminar.

Richards KE. 2002. Summer Activities Initiative and Peer Research: A Case Study of Developing Young People as Researchers Young People and Democracy. Making Links and Sharing Practice.

Richards KE. 2002. Challenge and Change: Developing a Research and Evaluation Framework in a Development Training Organisation. The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum

Richards KE. 2002. Body matters: Outdoor experiential learning as an intervention strategy for women with eating disorders. The International Conference of Experiential Learning

Richards KE. 2002. Self-esteem and relational voices: Linking research, theory and practice in eating disorder interventions. Panel Response: Self Esteem and Youth Development. Brathay Youth Seminar

Richards KE. 2002. Panel Response: 'I am because we are': Indeed 'whose journeys' might we endorse and through whose 'identity' politics? Humberstone B, Brown H. Whose Journey’s? Where and Why? The ‘outdoors’ and ‘adventure’ as social and cultural phenomena. Critical explorations of relations between individuals, ‘others’ and the environment, The First International Outdoor Education Research Conference :384-386

Richards KE, Donnison P. 2001. Safety in numbers. Research approaches in development training. White M. Transitions: Experiential Learning and the Process of Change. An Account of the Youth Conference Held at Brathay, Transitions, The Brathay Youth Conference Publisher Url

Richards KE, Allin L. 2001. Food for thought. Outdoor adventure, eating disorders and the transition to womanhood. White M. Transitions, Experiential Learning and the Process of Change. An Account of the Youth Conference Held at Brathay., Transitions,The Brathay Youth Conference Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2001. Research and transitions: A research agenda in development training and outdoor experiential learning. White M. :39-43

Richards KE. 2001. Adventure and Therapy. A Healing Partnership. The Institute for Outdoor Learning Inaugural Conference

Richards KE. 2000. Key Themes of the Second International Adventure Therapy Conference. Richards KE, Smith B. Therapy within Adventure. Proceedings of the second international adventure therapy conference, UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum.

Richards KE. 2000. Member of the International Conference Committee. Richards KE, Smith B. Therapy within Adventure. Proceedings of the second international adventure therapy conference, Augsburg, Germany, The Second International Adventure Therapy Conference

Richards KE, Allin L. 2000. Food for Thought: Outdoor Adventure and Eating Disorders. Intervention and Prevention with Young People. In B. Humberstone (Ed.), Other Ways of Learning. Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning in Schools and Youth Work,, Fourth European Congress of the European Institute of Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning,

Richards KE. 2000. Adventure and Therapy: A healing Partnership. The Southern Council for Outdoor Education Annual Conference

Richards KE. 2000. Co-ordinator of the Conference UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum

Richards KE. 2000. Conveyor, Co-ordinator and Facilitator of Conference Developing adventure therapy. An experiential exploration of the relationship between adventure and therapy.

Richards KE, Smith B. 1999. Feminist research and practice. White M. Experiencing the Difference: The Role of Experiential Learning in Youth Development. Conference Report, Experiencing the Difference: The Role of Experiential Learning in Youth Development: The Brathay Youth Conference :103-103 Publisher Url

Richards KE. 1999. Locating the researcher in outdoor education research. The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum

Richards KE. 1998. Conveyor, Co-Ordinator and Facilitator of Conference. Developing adventure therapy. An experiential exploration of the therapeutic potential of outdoor adventure.

Humberstone B, Nichol R, Brown H, Richards KE. Organiser and Chair: Old traditions and new Trends: Examining what is continuous and what is changing in young people’s lives and outdoor experiential learning. Humberstone B, Nichol R, Brown H, Richards KE. European Seminar

Richards KE. Real Richness: the social and psychological benefits of camping. The European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning (EOE) Conference

Richards KE. Go climb a mountain: the role of outdoor adventure activities in facilitating psychotherapeutic change and its links to sport psychology. European College of Sports Science Conference: New Horizons froma World Heritage City

Richards KE. Convenor, Organiser and Chair. Adventure Therapy as an Emerging Approach: Towards a Profession. 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference

Richards KE. An analysis of developing an adventure therapy intervention for the treatment of eating disorders in women. Adventure Therapy as an Emerging Approach: Towards a Profession. 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference.

Cooper M, Rowland N, Pattison S, Cromarty K, Richards KE. Assessing the feasibility of a Randomised Control Trial of counselling in schools. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy 15th Annual Research Conference in Partnership with the University of Portsmouth Publisher Url

Richards KE, Cooper M. Assessing the feasibility of a Randomised Control Trial of counselling in schools Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland Counselling Research Dialogue Conference: 'Making research accessible'. Publisher Url

Richards KE, Ray N. I'm a therapist in the wilderness, get me out of here! The outdoors as a complementary approach to healing, psychotherapy, cancer treatment, mental health, behavioural issues and more? Diversity and Debate in Alternative and Complementary Medicine: An academic and experiential conference for researchers and practitioners.

Newson L, Richards K, Knowles ZR. Initial findings from one of the largest datasets on the value of the natural health service. INVITED SPEAKER National Community Forest Conference

Chapters

Smith B, Richards K, Lowe K, Lowe P. 2018. Other creative approaches to working with children and young people. Robson M, Pattison S. The Handbook of Counselling Children & Young People SAGE 9781526454362

Austin C, Knowles Z, Richards K, McCree M, Sayers J, Ridgers ND. 2016. Play and Learning Outdoors: Engaging with the Natural World Using Forest School in the UK Space, Place, and Environment :115-136 Springer Singapore 9789812870438 DOI Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2015. Adventure therapy: Developing therapeutic outdoor practice: Humberstone B, Prince H, Henderson K. Routledge International Handbook of Outdoor Studies Routledge 9780815384052

Richards KE, Smith B. 2015. Adventure Therapy and Eating Disorders: A Case Study Black R, Bricker, K. S . Adventure Programming for the 21st Century :243-258 Venture Publishing, Inc.. State College, Pennslyvannia

Smith B, Richards KE, Quibell T. 2014. Creative approaches to working with children and young people Robson M, Patterson S, Benyon A. The Handbook for Counselling Children and Young People Sage Publications. London

Richards KE. 2003. Critical feminist reflexive action research in adventure therapy and ‘eating disorders’. Exposing the Narrative(s) of an embodied, gendered and relational self. Humberstone B, Brown H, Richards KE. Whose Journey’s? Where and Why? The ‘outdoors’ and ‘adventure’ as social and cultural phenomena. Critical explorations of relations between individuals, ‘others’ and the environment :49-74 The Institute for Outdoor Learning.. Cumbria

Richards KE. 2003. 'I am because we are'. Indeed whose journeys? Humberstone B, Brown H, Richards KE. Whose Journey's? Where and Why? The 'outdoors' and 'adventure' as social and cultural phenomena. Critical explorations of relations between individuals, 'others' and the environment. :384-386 Institute for Outdoor Learning. Cumbria

Richards KE. 2003. Self-esteem and relational voices: Eating disorder interventions for young women in the outdoors. Richards KE. Self-esteem and Youth Development :103-113 Brathay Hall Trust. Ambleside

Book review

Richards KE. 2007. Book review of: Greig, A., Taylor, J., MacKay, T. (2007). Doing research with children (second edition). Sage. Counselling Children and Young People,

Richards KE. 2005. Book review of: Roth, A., and Fonagy, P. (2005) What works for whom? A critical review of psychotherapy research (Second Edition). The Guildford Press. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 5 :260-261 Publisher Url

Richards KE. 2005. Book review of: Etherington, K. (2004). Becoming a reflexive researcher: using ourselves in research. Therapy Today, 17 :49

Richards KE. 2005. Book review of: Mahrer, A. (2004). Why do research in psychotherapy: Introduction to a revolution. Therapy Today, 16 :50-51

Richards KE. 2004. Book review of: Barnes, P., and Sharp, B. (2004). The Russell House Companion to Outdoor Education. Lyme Regis: Russell House Publishing. Young People Now, Publisher Url

Books (authored)

Richards K. 2003. Self-esteem and youth development Brathay Hall trust. Ambleside 9780952920038

Richards KE, Smith B. 2003. Therapy within adventure. Proceedings of the Second International Adventure Therapy Conference. Ziel Verlag. University of Ausburg, Germany 9783934214897

Humbersotone B, Brown H, Richards KE. 2003. Whose Journey’s? Where and Why? The ‘outdoors’ and ‘adventure’ as social and cultural phenomena. Critical explorations of relations between individuals, ‘others’ and the environment. The Institute for Outdoor Learning.. Cumbria

Thesis/Dissertation

Richards KE. A feminist analysis of developing an adventure therapy intervention for the treatment of eating disorders in women Public Url

Conference presentation:

Oral presentation, Bala, Wales, Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres (AHOEC), National Conference, Richards, K. (2025). Invited Keynote: Green prescribing, outdoor learning and health: lessons learnt from a therapeutic lens.. 2025

Oral presentation, Latvia, European Adventure Therapy Conference Gathering, Latvia, June., Richards, K., Shingler, H., & Tildesley, R. (2004). An overview of the Association for Outdoor Therapy. 2024

Oral presentation, The European Adventure Therapy Conference, Latvia, June., Richards, K. (2024). Developing Horizons: Fostering Sustainable Practices in Outdoor Therapy and Nature for Mental Health. The European Adventure Therapy Conference, Latvia, June.. 2024

Keynote Presenation, Taiwan and Southeast Asia: International Adventure Therapy Development Event., Richards, K. (2024). Invited Keynote Masterclass: Directions and Dilemmas of the Professionalisation of Adventure and Outdoor Therapy.. 2024

Oral presentation, Liverpool John Moores University, Better Together: Healthy People and Places’: LJMU Bi-Centenary Showcase Research Event on Social Innovation, Mental Wellbeing and Green Spaces, Liverpool John Moores University, Richards, K., Smith, B., Dutton, C., Brett, C., Mullan, B., Ashworth, E., & Timpson, H, (2023). Alder Hey Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Social and Green Prescribing Developments.. 2023

Oral presentation, Kingswood Outdoor Learning Centre, Darlington., The Adventure Minds Conference, Richards, K., & Doran, A. (2022). Camping, Mental Health and Wellbeing: An overview of the Outjoyment Report. 2022

Oral presentation, National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, Camping and Caravanning Show, National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Richards, K., & Doran, A. (2022). The Outjoyment Report: National Sector Launch Presentation. 2022

Oral presentation, University of Cumbria, Ambleside, 9th International Outdoor Education Research Conference, Richards, K. (2022). The SixP Sustainability Framework for Outdoor Mental Health Services and Interventions’: A Qualitative Study of Stakeholder Perspectives of Sustainability. 2022

Oral presentation, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway, Journeying Together, The 9th International Adventure Therapy Conference,, Priest, S., Pryor, A., Richards., K., Russell, K., & Javoski. Hills and Gullies: Co-creative Discussions and Perspectives on the International Landscape of Adventure Therapy.. 2022

Oral presentation, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway, Journeying Together, The 9th International Adventure Therapy Conference,, Richards, K. (2022). A UK Statement of good practice in outdoor and adventure therapy. 2022

Oral presentation, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway, Journeying Together, The 9th International Adventure Therapy Conference,, Richards, K. (2022). The SixP Sustainability Framework for Outdoor Mental Health Services and Interventions: The Development of Stakeholder Informed Sustainability Indicator. 2022

Oral presentation, University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway., The 9th International Adventure Therapy Conference. University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway, 20-25 June., Jeffery, H., Smith, A., Richards, K., Borroel, F., Norton, C,, Pryor, A., Knowles, B., & Rose, A. Cooking up a good practitioner’: What are the necessary ingredients of International Adventure Therapy training and development?. 2022

Keynote Presentation, Hathersage, Peak District, The British Mountaineering Council and British Mountain Medicine Society, Hill Walking and Mental Health Conference, Richards, K. (2022) Invited Keynote. Thinking Therapeutically Outdoors: What’s it got to do with mental health and hill-walking. 2022

Oral presentation, Australia, Outdoor Healthcare Australia National Roundtable, Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy (ABBTA)., Richards, K. (2020) Invited Keynote: Developing a Statement of Good Practice in Outdoor Therapies. 2020

Oral presentation, YHA Leigh Valley, London., Adventure Minds Conference, Richards, K., Hardie, A., & Anderson, N. (2020) Keynote Presentation: Outdoor Mental Health Interventions: Developing good practice in the outdoors. 2020

Oral presentation, YHA Leigh Valley, London., Adventure Minds Conference. YHA Leigh Valley., Richards, K. (2020). Keynote Panel: Measuring Impact of Outdoor Interventions: Adventure Minds Conference. YHA Leigh Valley, London, February.. 2020

Oral presentation, Liverpool John Moores University Teaching & Learning Conference, Richards, K., & Boyd, V. (2019). Get outside, open up the senses and see what happens. Using outdoor adventure for student development in Higher Education.. 2019

Oral presentation, 8th International Adventure Therapy Conference, Australia, August, 201, Richards, K. (2018). A critical analysis of emerging narratives of adventure and outdoor therapy practices in the UK: Issues of policy, professionalisation, and practice.. 2018

Keynote, Glayway Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland., Learning Outdoors in Ireland – Looking to the Future’ , Ireland National Outdoor Education Conference, Richards, K. (2016). Invited Keynote: Adventure Therapy: connecting the outdoors and therapy for health and well-being.. 2016

Oral presentation, Leeds, British Psychological Society Division of Sport and Exercise Division, Richards, K. (2015) Adventure Therapy: An emerging landscape in sport and exercise psychology. 2015

Oral presentation, Unvieristy of Loughborough, Institute for Outdoor Learning National Conference, Richards, K. (2015) Adventure Therapy Master Class. 2015

Oral presentation, Unviersity of Loughborough, Institute for Outdoor Learning National Conference, Richards, K. (2015). Main Speaker. High on Mountain Top: developing outdoor adventure therapy.. 2015

Keynote Panel Speaker, Sheffield Hallam University, 4th International Adventure Conference, Richards, K. (2015) Invited Keynote Panel. Women in Adventure Panelist. 2015

Oral presentation, Iceland, European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning Conference, Richards, K. (2015). Examining the development of emotional intellgience of young people on dester expeditions. 2015

Oral presentation, Helsinki, Finland, The 6th International World Congress on Women In Sport, Richards, K., & Blundell, M. (2105). 'I will if you will': findings from a Sport England Pilot designed to positively change women sporting behaviours: .. 2015

Oral presentation, Univeristy State University Denver, 7th International Adventure Therapy Conference, Richards, K. (2015). Challenge and Change: the shifting landscape in adventure in the UK. 2015

Keynote, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, High Wycombe, World Challenge National Leader Training Conferences, Richards, K. (2015) Psychology and Expeditions: Young People's Mental Health. 2015

Oral presentation, LJMU, Faculty of Education, Health & Community Research Conference., Richards, K., Blundell, M., & Roberts, S. (2014). An overview of an evaluation of a Sport England pilot designed to change women sporting behaviours.. 2014

Oral presentation, Liverpool John Moores University Teaching and Learning Conference., Smears, L., & Richards, K. (2104). How do I handle this? The development of a model of supervision which supports academics engaging with vulnerable students.. 2014

Oral presentation, The Well-being Conference. University of Cumbria and Brathay Hall Trust., Richards, K. (2013). Developing adventure therapy for children and young people: Exploring Challenges and Directions.. 2013

Oral presentation, Education Faculty Research Conference, Liverpool John Moores University., Richards, K. (2013). A hot topic: Emerging Issues in Researching the development of emotional intelligence of young people on a desert expedition.. 2013

Oral presentation, Stockholm, Sweden., The European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning (EOE) Conference, 5 -9 June. The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences (GIH), Richards, K. (2013). Real Richness: the social and psychological benefits of camping.. 2013

Oral presentation, Outdoor Learning as a means of promoting healthy and sustainable lifestyles and social inclusion for young people. European Union Youth Action. Hosted by European Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning, Derwent Hill Outdoor Education Centre, Keswick., Richards, K. (2012). Developing adventure therapy for children and young people: Exploring Challenges and Future Directions from a UK perspective.. 2012

Oral presentation, Melton Mowbray, October., Institute for Outdoor Learning National Conference, Melton Mowbray, October., Richards, K., & Peel, J. (2010). Psychotherapy in the Outdoors: How adventure therapy achieves results.. 2012

Oral presentation, 6th International Adventure Therapy Conference: Czech Republic, Sept., Richards, K. (2012). A systematic review of the impact of clinical supervision on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients: Lessons for adventure therapy.. 2012

Oral presentation, European College of Sports Science Conference, Sports Sciences: New Horizons from a World Heritage City. Liverpool John Moores University, UK. July 2012., Richards, K. (2011). Go climb a mountain: the role of outdoor adventure activities in facilitating psychotherapeutic change and its links to sport psychology.. 2012

Oral presentation, The National Outdoor Show, Excel London., Richards, K. (2012). Invited Keynote Main Speaker: Working in Adventure Therapy: Careers in the Outdoors. The National Outdoor Show, Excel London. 12-15 January.. 2012

Oral presentation, Working at the edge: Adventure Therapy for Children and Young People. Counselling Children and Young People Annual Conference, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Glasgow., Richards, K., & Peel, J. (2010). Working at the edge: Adventure Therapy for Children and Young People.. 2010

Oral presentation, Liverpool John Moores University, ECL Research Seminar Series., Richards, K. (2010). Taking Psychotherapy Outdoors: Issues and insights from developing adventure therapy research for the treatment of eating disorders in women.. 2010

Oral presentation, Adventure Therapy as an Emerging Approach: Towards a Profession. 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference, University of Edinburgh., Richards, K. (2009). An analysis of developing an adventure therapy intervention for the treatment of eating disorders in women.. 2009

Oral presentation, British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy 15th Annual Research Conference in partnership with the University of Portsmouth, Cooper, M., Rowland, N., Pattison, S., Cromarty, K., & Richards, K (2009). Assessing the feasibility of a Randomised Control Trial of counselling in schools.. 2009

Oral presentation, Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland Counselling Research Dialogue Conference: ‘Making research accessible’. Stirling, Scotland., Richards, K., & Cooper, M. (2008). Assessing the feasibility of a Randomised Control Trial of counselling in schools.. 2008

Oral presentation, ? Your conference, Your Profession. British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Annual Conference, Richards, K., Peel, J., & Smith, B. (2008). Adventure therapy: What, why and how?. 2008

Oral presentation, British Education Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, Herriot Watt University. Edinburgh., Pattison, S., Rowland, N, Cromarty, K., Richards, K., Jenkins, P., Cooper, M., & Polat, F. (2008). Counselling in schools: a research study into services for children and young people in the UK.. 2008

Oral presentation, BACP’s 14th Annual Research Conference, in partnership with Cardiff University, Richards, K., Peel, J., & Smith, B. (2008). An analysis of using and developing adventure therapy in the treatment of eating disorders for women. 2008

Oral presentation, Cardiff University, BACP’s 14th Annual Research Conference, in partnership with Cardiff University,, What are the research priorities and ways forward for eating disorders research in counselling and psychotherapy?. 2008

Oral presentation, Cardiff University,, BACP’s 14th Annual Research Conference, Cardiff University, May., Richards, K., & Cromatory, K. (2008). Counselling in schools: results of a national research project.. 2008

Oral presentation, Birbeck Annual Lecture. 30 November., Richards, K. (2007). Invited Keynote: Proving our worth: research issues in counselling and psychotherapy. 2007

Oral presentation, BACP Counselling Children and Young People Annual Conference, Newcastle., Pattison, S., & Richards, K. (2007). Counselling in schools: results of a national research project. ‘Transitions: creative research to change’. 2007

Oral presentation, BACP’s 13th Annual Research Conference., Richards, K., & Wheeler, S. (2007). What impact does clinical supervision have on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients? A systematic review of literature. 2007

Oral presentation, Birmingham, BACP’s Annual Conference, October, NEC., Richards, K. (2007). Systematic reviews: a global research endeavour. Counselling on a global conference,. 2007

Oral presentation, Achieving Potential through Outdoor Learning. West Sussex County Council., Richards, K. (2006). Invited Keynote: High on a Mountain Top: Critical reflections on developing self-esteem through outdoor learning.. 2006

Oral presentation, Edinburgh, Society for Psychotherapy Research International Conference, University of Edinburgh, Wheeler, S., & Richards, K. (2006). What impact does clinical supervision have on counsellors and therapists, their practice and their clients? A systematic review of literature.. 2006

Oral presentation, The National Society of Experiential Education and the International Consortium for Experiential Education Joint Conference, 28 Sept– 2 Oct, Miami, Florida, USA., Richards, K. (2004). Invited Keynote Plenary Debate: What’s happening internationally in experiential education? Keynote Debate. Experiential Learning: Sustaining Global Partnerships in a Changing World.. 2004

Oral presentation, The European Institute of Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Learning. European Congress.15-19 September. UK., Richards, K. (2004). Bridging the Gaps - Building the Future: A Case Study of Linking Research, Theory and Practice in Experiential Learning. Old traditions and new Trends: Examining what is continuous and what is changing in young people’s lives and outdoor experiential learning.. 2004

Oral presentation, The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum. Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College. 13 November 2003., Richards, K. (2003). ‘Voice’: The internal processes of a researcher in the outdoors. Critical questions about the construction of knowledge in Outdoor Education.. 2003

Oral presentation, the Academy. The Second International Conference, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow, Scotland. 27 –29 June., Richards, K., & Rosenborg, L. (2003). Challenge and Change: Participatory Action Research in an Experiential Learning Organisation. 2003

Oral presentation, The Third International Adventure Therapy Conference, Ethical & quality practice in adventure therapy. Defining commonality while honouring diversity, Victoria, Canada. April., Richards, K., Loynes, C., & Ringer, F. (2003). Invited Keynote: Seeking the Flower of the Trillium: Building an Identity for Adventure Therapy: A Conversation. 2003

Oral presentation, The Third International Adventure Therapy Conference: Ethical and quality practice in adventure therapy. Defining commonality while honouring diversity, Victoria, Canada. 21 –24 April,, Richards, K., & Ringer, M. (2003). Keynote Panel. Honouring diverse perspectives as we define our commonality: A collective and critical exploration of an international agenda for future directions in adventure therapy.. 2003

Oral presentation, Research, Policy and Practice Forum on Young People: Self-Esteem. The National Youth Agency, Joseph Rowntree Foundation and the Department for Education and Skills, 6 February., Richards, K. (2003). Eating Away the Self: Relating Eating Disorders, Women and Self-Esteem.. 2003

Oral presentation, The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum, University of Strathclyde., Richards, K. (2002). Challenge and Change: Developing a Research and Evaluation Framework in a Development Training Organisation.. 2002

Oral presentation, Adventure Therapy: Exploring the Healing Potential of the Outdoors. Brathay Seminar. 14 –15 December, Brathay Hall., Richards, K. (2002). Food for Thought: Dilemmas and Decisions in Developing Adventure Therapy Research and Practice for Women with Eating Disorders.. 2002

Oral presentation, Young People and Democracy. Making Links and Sharing Practice, 4 – 6 December, Brathay Hall, Richards, K. (2002). Summer Activities Initiative and Peer Research: A Case Study of Developing Young People as Researchers.. 2002

Oral presentation, The International Conference of Experiential Learning. 1-5 July, University of Lubjyana Solvenia., Richards, K. (2002). Body Matters: Outdoor experiential learning as an intervention strategy for women with eating disorders.. 2002

Oral presentation, Panel Response: Self-esteem and youth development. Brathay Youth Seminar, Ambleside, Cumbria 29 April., Richards, K. (2002). Self-esteem and relational voices: Linking research, theory and practice in eating disorder interventions.. 2002

Oral presentation, The First International Outdoor Education Research Conference Whose journeys? Where and Why? The ‘outdoors’ and ‘adventure’ as social and cultural phenomena. Critical explorations of relations between individuals, ‘others’ and the environment. Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College., Richards, K. (2002). Keynote Panel Response: ‘I am because we are’: Indeed ‘whose journeys’ might we endorse and through whose ‘identity’ politics?. 2002

Oral presentation, The First International Outdoor Education Research Conference, Whose Journey’s? Where and Why? The ‘outdoors’ and ‘adventure’ as social & cultural phenomena. Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, April 8-10., Richards, K. (2002). Critical reflexive action research in adventure therapy and ‘eating disorders’. Exposing the Narrative(s) of an embodied, gendered and relational self. The First International Outdoor Education Research Conference, Whose Journey’s. 2002

Oral presentation, Transitions, The Brathay National Youth Conference, September, Richards, K., & Donnison, P. (2001). Safety in numbers. Research approaches in development training.. 2001

Oral presentation, Transitions, The Brathay National Youth Conference, September., Richards, K., & Allin, L. (2001). Food for thought. Outdoor adventure, eating disorders and the transition to womanhood.. 2001

Oral presentation, BACP’s 12th Annual Research Conference, Wheeler, S., & Richards, K. (2006). What impact does supervision have on the supervisee? A systematic review of literature. BACP’s 12th Annual Research Conf.

Oral presentation, Council for Learning Outside the Classroom National Conference, Ingestre Hall, November, Richards, K., Maynard, L., Matluba, K., Loynes, C. (2017) The Impact of School Residential Experiences: understanding the research literature..

Oral presentation, European Institute of Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Learning. The 4th European Congress, Sweden., Richards, K., & Allin, L. (2000). Food for Thought: Outdoor Adventure and Eating Disorders. Intervention and Prevention with Young People..

Oral presentation, Institute for Outdoor Learning, Northwest Regional Conference., Richards, K., & Anderson, N, (2021). Invited Keynote: Sustainability Framework for Outdoor Mental Health Services and Interventions’..

Oral presentation, Launch of the Counselling Research Centre. University of Wales. November., Richards, K. (2007). Keynote: The need for evidence in a regulated profession..

Oral presentation, Liverpool Counselling Professional Practice Seminar., Richards, K., & Owen, V. (1999). Adventure therapy: Current perspectives.

Oral presentation, Soctland, Counselling and Psychotherapy in Scotland Annual Conference, Stirling, Richards, K. (2006). The need for evidence in a regulated profession..

Oral presentation, Staffordshire, November., UK Outdoor Learning Sector Conference., Richards, K. & Hardie, A. (2018). Developing a statement of good practice for outdoor therapy in the UK: A consultation..

Oral presentation, The Institute for Outdoor Learning Inaugural Conference., Richards, K. (2001). Adventure and Therapy. A Healing Partnership..

Oral presentation, The Psychology and Philosophy of Wild Places. Glenmore Lodge, The Scottish National Mountain Centre, Aviemore, Scotland. May., Richards, K. (2003). Searching for self: Wilderness as therapy.

Oral presentation, The Role of Experiential Learning in Youth Development, The Brathay National Youth Conference., Richards. K, & Smith, B. (1999). Feminist research & practice. Experiencing the difference..

Oral presentation, The Second International Adventure Therapy Conference, University of Augsburg, Germany., Richards, K., & Smith, B. (2000). Lost treasures: An adventure in connectedness. Gender socialisation and adventure therapy..

Oral presentation, The Second International Adventure Therapy Conference, University of Augsburg., Richards, K. (2000). Women and eating disorders. A research programme in adventure therapy..

Oral presentation, The Southern Council for Outdoor Education Annual Conference., Richards, K. (2000). Adventure & Therapy: A Healing Partnership.

Oral presentation, The UK Adventure Therapy Forum, Richards, K. (2006). Challenge and change: Critical issues in developing adventure therapy in the UK..

Oral presentation, The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum, Brathay Hall Trust, Ambleside., Richards. K. (1999). Locating the researcher in outdoor education research..

Oral presentation, UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum, Liverpool John Moores University, Richards, K. (2000). Key Themes of the Second International Adventure Therapy Conference.

Oral presentation, UKRI Funded MARCH Network Showcase Conference., Richards, K., & Fullam, J. (2021). Sustainability Indicators for Outdoor Mental Health Interventions..

Oral presentation, University of Cunbria, Institute for Outdoor Learning National Conference., Richards, K., & Loynes, C. (2012). Connecting research with practice in outdoor learning: what's in it for all of us?.

Oral presentation, University of Worcester, Women in Sport and Exercise Conference, April., Blundell, M., Richards, K., & Roberts, S. (2021) Reframing the narrative: Examining men’s attitudes towards women’s participation in sport and physical activity..

Training Event, Brathay Hall Trust, Ambleside., Richards, K. (1998). Developing adventure therapy. An experiential exploration of the therapeutic potential of outdoor adventure. Conveyor, coordinator and facilitator..

Workshop, A workshop for post-graduate clinical psychologists. Salamon’s Development Centre Tumbridge Wells., Richards, K., Peel, J.F.C., & Smith, B. (2001). Outdoor Adventure and Clinical Psychology: An Exploration in Adventure Therapy..

Workshop, Diversity and Debate in Alternative and Complementary Medicine: An academic and experiential conference for researchers and practitioners. Nottingham University, July., Richards, K., & Ray, N. (2004). I’m a therapist in the wilderness, get me out of here! The outdoors as a complimentary approach to healing, psychotherapy, cancer treatment, mental health. behavioural issues and more?.

Workshop, New Zealand, 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference: New Zealand, Richards, K., & Ray, N. (2006). For me to be an adventure therapist I need to think, feel and behave in this way: Using Transactional Analysis to examine the emergence of adventure therapy and consider implications for a UK and global identity..

External collaboration:

Camping and Caravanning Club, Camping and Caravanning Club. 2024

World Challenge, World Challenge. 2017

Kaye Richards, LJMU, Centre Parcs UK. 2017

Other Professional Activity:

Chair of the Association for Outdoor Therapy. 2023

Award:

LJMU, LJMU Pro-Vice Chancellor Award. 2023

RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufacture and Commerce), Fellow of the RSA - The Royal Society for Arts, Manufacture and Commerce - awarded for innovation and contribution to developments in adventure therapy, and outdoor environments and mental health.. 2020

LJMU, LJMU Excellence in Teaching Award. 2013

Research Grants Awarded:

Duration of research project: 6 months, Grant value (£): 1,500, Liverpool John Moores University QR Funding, Dr Fran Tracy, Matt McLain, Dr Craig Hammond, Dr Avril Rowley, Angela Garden, Dr Anne-Marie Smith, Dr Helen Poole, Dr Kaye Richards., Educators’ Views, Experiences and Preferences for Continuing Professional Development in a Post-COVID Environment. 2022

Duration of research project: 18 months, Grant value (£): 20000, The Camping and Carvanning Club, Dr Adele Doran, Sheffield Hallam University, Well-being and Mental Health of Camping. 2022

Duration of research project: 18 months, Grant value (£): 50,000, MARCH Network (UKRI Funded Mental Health Research Network), Dr James Fullam, Natural Outdoor Environments and Mental Health: Developing Sustainability Indicators using a Cross-Disciplinary and Multi-Stakeholder Approach. 2021

Duration of research project: Ongoing, extra funding on a yearly basis, Grant value (£): 15,500, World Challenge, Psychologist Lead / Research Partnership Development. 2016

Duration of research project: 5 months, Grant value (£): £13,4000, LJMU, Dr Lynne Boddy & Dr Liz Mahon, A pilot study into the psychological and physiological effects of expeditions on children and young people.. 2015

Duration of research project: 3 years, Grant value (£): £30,000, Mersey Forest, Dr Zoe Knowles, Dr Lisa Newson, Match Funded PhD: Examining health benefits of engagement in outdoor interventions and developments of a Natural Health service across the North West, in partnership with Mersey Forest.. 2015

Duration of research project: 18 Months, Grant value (£): 98,000, Bury Council / Sport England, Kaye Richards, Blundell, M., Matthew Reeves, Simon Roberts, The measurement of women and girls sport behaviour and attitude change in Bury. 2014

Duration of research project: 2 years, Grant value (£): £110,000, Equality and Huma Rights Commission(EHRC), Chris Mackintosh, Professor Phil Vickerman, Baraba Walsh, Track Dinning, Darren Carr et al., Increasing participation and attainment of disabled children: development of a national resource. 2014

Duration of research project: 6 months, Grant value (£): £3,000, LJMU Teaching Enhancement, Dr Lizzie Smears, How do I handle this? The development of a model of supervision which supports academics with vulnerable students. 2014

Duration of research project: 6 months, Grant value (£): 10,000, Liverpool City Council, Evaluation of Liverpool City Council’s Women Get Active Initiative. 2013

Grant value (£): 3,500, The Camping and Caravan Club, The Social and Psychological Benefits of the Camping Experience. 2010

Grant value (£): 10,000, ESRC Researcher Development Initiative Grant, University of Leicester, Training the trainers: developing and enhancing research capacity in counselling and psychotherapy.. 2008

Grant value (£): 4,500, Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) Research Practitioner Grant, How do secondary school counsellors work with other professionals?. 2008

Grant value (£): 40,000, British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, University of Strathclyde, University of Newcastle, Randomised controlled trial of school-based humanistic counselling for emotional distress in young people: Feasibility study and preliminary indications of efficacy.. 2008

Grant value (£): 10,000, Systematic Research Review, University of Leicester, Reasearch on the Impact of clinical supervision on counsellors and therapists.. 2007

Grant value (£): 65,000, Welsh Assembly Government, Britih Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Counselling in schools: A research study into services for children and young people.. 2007

Other invited event:

British Mountaineering Council (BMC) Mental Health National Webinar Series. October 13th/October 27th., British Mountaineering Council (BMC) Mental Health National Webinar Series. October, Richards, K. (2020). Mental Health and the outdoors does really matter: So what can we do about it?. 2020

Risley Moss, Birchwood Warrington, Session on Natural Health Service: Outcomes and Implications. Collaborative presentation between LJMU and The Mersey Forest, Lanscape Institute CPD Day. 2018

Birmingham, UK, INVITED SPEAKER, The Community Forest Conference, 2018. 2018

Editorial boards:

Editorial Board Chair Convenor, Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning. 2019

Editor now Editorial Board Member, Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning (JAEOL), http://www.outdoor-learning.org/Default.aspx?tabid=138.

Peer-reviewer, Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rcpr20/current.

Peer-reviewer, Journal of Guidance and Counselling, http://www.tandfonline.com/toc/cbjg20/current.

Peer-reviewer, National Institute for Health Research Board, http://www.nihr.ac.uk/about/Pages/about_advisory_board.aspx.

Peer-reviewer, The Counselling and Psychotherapy Research Journal.

Conference organisation:

Liverpool John Moores University., Richards, K. (2019). Organiser/Chair. Valuing our Assets: Multidisciplinary Methods, Myths and Meaning, MARCH National Mental Health Research Network. Interdisciplinary Research Methods Group National Conference Event.. 2019

Conference Chair and Orgainser, 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference. 2009

Convenor/Organiser. The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum. September 15, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria.. 2004

Conveyor, The UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum. 2004

Co-Organiser and Co-Chair:, Organiser and Co-Chair: Old traditions and new Trends: Examining what is continuous and what is changing in young people’s lives and outdoor experiential learning. The European Institute of Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Learning. European Congress. 15-19 September. UK. Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria.. 2004

Organiser and Chair, Richards, K. (2002). Adventure Therapy: Exploring the Healing Potential of the Outdoors. Organiser and Chair. Brathay Seminar. 14 –15 December, Brathay Hall, Ambleside, UK.. 2004

Conveyor and Coordinator, The Unbearable Lightness of Being. An examination of the cultural and political context of wilderness based therapeutic intervention and narrative therapy.. 2000

Conveyor, Co-ordinator and Facilitator., Developing adventure therapy. An experiential exploration of the relationship between adventure and therapy.. 2000

Coordinator, UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum. 2000

Member of the international Conference Committee, The 5th International Adventure Therapy Conference. 2000

Conveyor, Coordinator and Facilitator, Developing adventure therapy. An experiential exploration of the therapeutic potential of outdoor adventure.. 1998

Conveyor, coordinator and facilitator., Richards, K. (2000). Developing adventure therapy. An experiential exploration of the relationship between adventure and therapy. Brathay Hall Trust..

Organiser, Richards, K. (2000). Conveyor and coordinator for 3 day training: The Unbearable Lightness of Being. An examination of the cultural and political context of wilderness based therapeutic intervention and narrative therapy: Paul Stolz, Brathay Hall, Ambleside. UK.

UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum, LJMU, Richards, K. (2000). Coordinator. UK Outdoor Learning Research Forum, LJMU.

Fellowships:

Higher Education Academy, Fellow. 2014

Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufacture and Commerce), Fellow of the RSA (Royal Society for Arts, Manufacture and Commerce) awarded for innovation and contribution in adventure therapy, and outdoor environments and mental health..

Membership of professional bodies:

Board Member (With Expertise in Adventure Therapy), Institute for Outdoor Adventure Education and Experiential Learning. 2012

British Psychological Society, Chartered Psychologist. 2010

International Society of Psychotherapy Research (UK Division), Executive Member. 2007

British Psychological Society, Chartered Psychologist, https://www.bps.org.uk/.

Industrial connections:

University of Worcester, External Examiner: BSc Outdoor Adventure Leadership. 2011

Bangor University, PhD External Examiner.

University of Cumbria, External Examiner.

External committees:

Institute for Outdoor Learning, Chair, Outdoor Adventure Therapy Special Interest Group. 2010

International Consortium of Expertiential Learning, Co-Chair, International Consortium of Expertiential Learning. 2004

International Adventure Therapy Committee, UK representative, International Adventure Therapy Committee. 1997

Association for Outdoor Therapy, Chair, Association for Outdoor Therapy.

Teaching qualification:

Department for Education Qualified Teacher Status. 1995