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Last published 2026
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Nicolas S. Bellegarde

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2 h-index 4 pubs 10 cited

Biography and Research Information

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Nicolas S. Bellegarde's research focuses on the application of adventure therapy to address psychosocial challenges in various populations. His work investigates the use of nature-based interventions to enhance intentionality and well-being, as demonstrated in his research on the AT-EcoWellness Framework. Bellegarde has explored adventure therapy's potential in mitigating the effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) in lower-SES adolescents and promoting social-emotional learning through group therapy. His publications also address the preparedness of counselor education programs in death competence and the impact of adventure therapy on inner-city youths' sense of relatedness.

Bellegarde collaborates with researchers at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, including David D. Christian, Smruthi Vaishnavi Chintakunta, and Margaret-Maria Pemu, with multiple shared publications. His recent activity indicates ongoing research contributions to the field.

Metrics

  • h-index: 2
  • Publications: 4
  • Citations: 10

Selected Publications

  • Understanding the Effects of Adventure Therapy on Inner City Youths' Sense of Relatedness (2026)
    Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science OpenAlex
  • Promoting Social-Emotional Learning Through Adventure Therapy Groups: A Pilot Study (2025)
    Journal of Child and Adolescent Counseling 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Huaraz (2024)
    Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science OpenAlex
  • Adventure Therapy to Mitigate the Harmful Effects of ACEs with Lower-SES Adolescents (2024)
    Journal of Creativity in Mental Health 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Dearth of Death Competence in Counselor Education Programs (2024)
    Illness Crisis & Loss 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Using the AT-EcoWellness Framework to Increase the Intentional Use of Nature in Adventure Therapy (2023)
    The Journal for Specialists in Group Work 6 citations DOI OpenAlex

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