Are you ready to become a certified Adventure and Nature Therapy practitioner? Picture yourself training in the breathtaking South African wilderness, where your learning journey is deeply enriched by nature’s power. This is your opportunity to turn your passion for the outdoors into a rewarding career in therapeutic practice.
We’ve designed a special edition of our Level 1 certification in partnership with EducoAfrica, an organization with over 30 years of experience empowering young people from disadvantaged communities. Through transformative rites of passage in the “School of Lost Borders” tradition, EducoAfrica has helped individuals discover and unlock their full potential.
This 8-day experiential module in the African wilderness will immerse you in practices that deepen personal awareness and strengthen your connection to nature’s astonishing healing qualities. The second part of the training will focus on reflective practices and therapeutic techniques that promote sustainable, lasting impact for clients. During these 8 days, we will learn how Nature can help us as a co-therapist, and how to to design safe and effective Adventure & Nature Therapy interventions.
Following the immersive South African experience, you will complete 8 hours of in-presence online theory, 8 hours of self-organized learning, and 2 individual supervision hours to consolidate your insights. Contact us for more details about the full certification process and to determine if you are eligible for the training.
And if that’s not enough, stay tuned for an upcoming workshop in December ‘25 on “The Therapeutic Power of Wilderness Quests”!
Key learning objectives and competencies of Level 1 (Modules 1&2)
This special edition equips participants with the skills and knowledge to harness nature’s therapeutic power, using it as a co-therapist in both individual and group settings. Participants will explore ecopsychology principles and design effective adventure-based therapy programs, learning how to use nature to foster emotional, psychological, and physical healing. They will gain hands-on experience facilitating transformative adventure challenges and reflective practices while ensuring the safety of clients through effective risk management in wilderness settings. In addition to therapeutic techniques, the training emphasizes group dynamics, cultural sensitivity, and the importance of creating an emotionally safe environment in adventure and nature therapy.
The training fosters personal growth and self-awareness, with immersive wilderness experiences that deepen participants' connection to nature. This personal development enhances their ability to guide clients through transformative healing processes. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the tools to design, and facilitate, effective nature and adventure therapy programs, making a lasting impact in both their personal and professional lives.
Dates: 11.03. – 18.03.2025
Start: 11.03.25 at 09.00 AM (GTM) Meeting in Cape Town to take the shuttle to our base camp (about 3 hours in minibuses from Cape Town)
End: 08.03.25 approx arrival in Cape Town at 07.00 PM (GTM)
We will spend all 8 days immersed in the wilderness, based at our camp. The first part of the experiential training will focus on deepening self-awareness through individual exercises, centered around "connection with nature." Starting on March 11th, 2025, we will transition to more structured content, including concept development, designing adventure and nature therapy programs, and engaging in reflection and knowledge transfer.
Language: English
Facilitators: Alexander Rose (Spain/ ATI), Lali Mili (South Africa/ Educo Africa), Wiebke Nedel (South Africa/ Educo Africa)
Duration: 8 days | 7 overnights | 100 hours
Price: 3.570,00 € (incl. 19% VAT) – Module 1 &2 as a Bundle
incl. accommodation, meals, shuttles & learning materials | excl. travel costs
Certification:
Our international training courses are recognized for the "Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist (CCAT)", by the US "Associaton for Experiential Education (AEE)".
Discounts:
5% discount for ATI & EDUCO alumni (ask us for your voucher code!).
As this is a cooperation event, we cannot offer discounts for Sispa Alumni, BE, and ERCA members this time.
Do you have any questions? Please contact office@ati.academy to receive the voucher code for booking.
Venue and hosting: Cape Town Region | South Africa Groot Winterhoek Nature Reserve
Area and Animals: Up until about 100 years ago, the land was inhabited by the Khoi San people, the original inhabitants of the Western Cape, as well as regions of Southwest and Northern South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana. These nomadic hunters and gatherers moved with the seasons, traveling between the ocean and the mountains. Although the area is now a wilderness reserve, it is important to note that the "Big Five" animals are not native to the Western Cape. The Groot Winterhoek is home to baboons, black and fish eagles, small gemsbok, klipspringer, lizards, dassies, snakes, genets, the Cape leopard, and a variety of other smaller, beautiful creatures.
Travel information: The flights and accommodation are to be arranged individually (arriving days before 11.03.25) and are not included in the price. If you want to stay in Cape Town, we recommend "Villa Viva" Hostel (74 New Church St, Tamboerskloof, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa | Telephone: +27 21 423 4530). If you want a more peaceful seaside experience find yourself an Airbnb in Muizenberg, St.James, Kalk Bay, or Clovelly.
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