Are you ready to become a certified Adventure and Nature Therapy Practitioner? Imagine learning in a mountain hut in the Austrian Alps. The power of nature will deeply enrich your learning journey. This is your chance to turn your passion for nature into a rewarding career in therapeutic practice.
This 8-day experiential module will immerse you in practices that will deepen your awareness and strengthen your connection to the amazing healing properties of nature. The second part of the training will focus on reflective practices and therapeutic techniques that promote a sustainable, ongoing impact for clients. During these 8 days, we will learn how nature can help us as co-therapists and how to design safe and effective Adventure and Nature Therapy interventions.
After the intensive mountain hut stay, you will complete 8 hours of online theory, 8 hours of self-directed learning, and 2 hours of individual supervision to reinforce your learning. Contact us for more details on the full certification process and to see if you are eligible for training.
And if that's not enough, stay tuned for an upcoming Therapeutic Interventions course in August 2025 "Therapeutic potentials of bonfires and forests" in Germany (Eifel) or "The therapeutic power of wilderness quests" (South Africa/ Cape Town Region) in December 2025.
Key learning objectives and competencies of Level 1
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 outdoor and nature 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.
Area:
The "Untere Heuberghütte" is located above the village of Mittelberg in Kleinwalsertal/ Austria. Access to the valley is via Germany/ Oberallgäu/ Oberstdorf.
Mountain hut:
The hut has a large dormitory with 14 beds.
Tents/ camping:
It is possible to set up tents in the area around the hut. However, the terrain is very steep and limited. How many tents are possible will depend on the size of the group.
Bivouac:
Bivouacking is possible at any time and for an unlimited period.
Campfire:
There is a campfire site at the hut that we can use (depending on the risk of forest fires).
Meals:
We will cook ourselves, shop and carry the shopping up to the mountain hut.
At the beginning there will be a meal plan and bulk shopping from ATI. After a few days the group will cook independently and shop in the valley.
Travel information:
Train: If you arrive by train in Oberstdorf (Germany), you can use the bus to Kleinwalsertal in Oberstdorf. This stops in Mittelberg directly.
Car: The main direction of all motorways is Oberstdorf/ Oberallgäu.
Flight: If you arrive by plane, you can check the airport “Memmingen”. There is a train connection to Oberstdorf.
Walk to the mountain hut:
There is a hiking trail from Mittelberg to the mountain hut. You have to climb about 80-100 meters. The trail is partly steep uphill. The short hike takes about 25-40 minutes. You should be able to carry all your luggage to the hut. There are only beds (you need a sleeping bag, towels ….)
You can also find this route at https://maps.app.goo.gl/yHNjS1z6hJp97mXj6
The arrival/ travel are to be arranged individually and are not included in the price.
More questions? Please contact info@ati.academy
This 8-day experiential module will immerse you in practices that will deepen your awareness and strengthen your connection to the amazing healing properties of nature. The second part of the training will focus on reflective practices and therapeutic techniques that promote a sustainable, ongoing impact for clients. During these 8 days, we will learn how nature can help us as co-therapists and how to design safe and effective Adventure and Nature Therapy interventions.
After the intensive mountain hut stay, you will complete 8 hours of online theory, 8 hours of self-directed learning, and 2 hours of individual supervision to reinforce your learning. Contact us for more details on the full certification process and to see if you are eligible for training.
And if that's not enough, stay tuned for an upcoming Therapeutic Interventions course in August 2025 "Therapeutic potentials of bonfires and forests" in Germany (Eifel) or "The therapeutic power of wilderness quests" (South Africa/ Cape Town Region) in December 2025.
Key learning objectives and competencies of Level 1
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 outdoor and nature 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: | 22/07/ - 30/07/2025 |
| Start: | 22/07 at 09.00 AM (GTM) Arrival possible on July 21st (about 40 minute hike to the mountain hut- no access to the hut by car possible) |
| End: | 30/07 at 04.00 PM (GTM). Departure also possible on July 30th. We will spend 8 days together at the mountain hut and cater for ourselves. |
| Duration: | 8 days | 9 overnights | 100 hours |
| 22/07/25 - Module 1: 26/07/25 - day off 27/07/25 - Module 2: | The first part of the experiential training focuses on deepening self-awareness through individual exercises that focus on "connecting with nature". From 27/07/ we will move on to more structured content, including concept development, design of adventure and nature therapy programs, and reflection and knowledge transfer. |
| Venue and hosting: | Untere Heuberghütte | Kleinwalsertal | Mittelberg | Austria https://maps.app.goo.gl/yHNjS1z6hJp97mXj6 |
| Training language: | English |
| Facilitators: | Alexander Rose (Spain/ ATI), Christiane Thiesen (Germany/ ATI) |
| Number of participants: | 6 - 14 |
| Price: | 3.570,00 € (incl. 19% VAT | inclusive Mountain hut overnights) excluded travel costs, meals, individual tourist tax p. day 3,90€, power/ electricity/ pellets & water, bus shuttles/ cable cabin/ car parking during the training in the valley |
| Discounts 5-10%: Ask for voucher code ! info@ati.academy | Members of: Bundesverband Individual- und Erlebnispädagogik e.V. (Germany) European Ropes Course Association (EUR) Association for Experiential education (US) Participants & Alumnis of: Adventure Therapy Institute | ATI (GER) Adventure Europe (Erasmus+) alumni (EUR) Team Fokus alumni (NL) SISPA - Institute für Entwicklungsprozesse in der Natur (GER) terapia aventura (SP) |
| Certification: | Our international training courses are recognized for the "Certified Clinical Adventure Therapist (CCAT)", by the US "Association for Experiential Education (AEE)". ATI is member of AEE. |
| YouTube | Course 07.2025: https://youtu.be/ri_eOjqaMlU |
Area:
The "Untere Heuberghütte" is located above the village of Mittelberg in Kleinwalsertal/ Austria. Access to the valley is via Germany/ Oberallgäu/ Oberstdorf.
Mountain hut:
The hut has a large dormitory with 14 beds.
Tents/ camping:
It is possible to set up tents in the area around the hut. However, the terrain is very steep and limited. How many tents are possible will depend on the size of the group.
Bivouac:
Bivouacking is possible at any time and for an unlimited period.
Campfire:
There is a campfire site at the hut that we can use (depending on the risk of forest fires).
Meals:
We will cook ourselves, shop and carry the shopping up to the mountain hut.
At the beginning there will be a meal plan and bulk shopping from ATI. After a few days the group will cook independently and shop in the valley.
Travel information:
Train: If you arrive by train in Oberstdorf (Germany), you can use the bus to Kleinwalsertal in Oberstdorf. This stops in Mittelberg directly.
Car: The main direction of all motorways is Oberstdorf/ Oberallgäu.
Flight: If you arrive by plane, you can check the airport “Memmingen”. There is a train connection to Oberstdorf.
Walk to the mountain hut:
There is a hiking trail from Mittelberg to the mountain hut. You have to climb about 80-100 meters. The trail is partly steep uphill. The short hike takes about 25-40 minutes. You should be able to carry all your luggage to the hut. There are only beds (you need a sleeping bag, towels ….)
You can also find this route at https://maps.app.goo.gl/yHNjS1z6hJp97mXj6
The arrival/ travel are to be arranged individually and are not included in the price.
More questions? Please contact info@ati.academy
