International Adventure Therapy – Connecting Adventure Therapy Practitioners Around the World

The Adventure Therapy International Committee

The Adventure Therapy International Committee (ATIC) is made up of some 40 members from 23 nations who oversee hosting of triennial International Adventure Therapy Conferences and together support adventure therapy around the globe.

ATIC’s mission is to promote and support professional practice, research and the development of adventure therapy worldwide.

ATIC’s vision is to contribute to a world where adventure therapy is widely understood as a transformative way to help individuals, families and communities achieve their full potential.

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ATIC Committee Members – International Adventure Therapy It's great to welcome two new reps from Ireland - Philip Stallard and Ciaran Walters and another representative from Taiwan - Yijung Hseih. If you are from these countries and want to connect in with other practitioners get in touch ... 1 Likes

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Save the dates for 9IATC/3GATE in Norway next year!💚 12 Likes

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And another welcome to Aswad Ramlan who joins Hank Yap in representing Malaysia. Awesome to now have two reps in both Malaysia and Israel that you can work together! To find Aswds contact details check out our website https://internationaladventuretherapy.org/atic-committee/ 6 Likes

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Welcome to Rotem Yanai who joins Chaim Livneh in representing Israel on the International Adventure Therapy Committee! Great to have you with us. If you would like to connect with Rotem find his contract details on our website....
https://internationaladventuretherapy.org/atic-committee/ 5 Comments

ישר כח!Thank you, Its a privilege and honor to join you guys and to be part of this organisation.שאפו בהצלחה

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International Adventure Therapy We have yet another country now represented on the AT International Committee! We would like to welcome Dr Hank Yap who is representing Malaysia! 🙂 Check out his profile here and get in contact with him if you are in ... 4 Likes

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9th International Adventure Therapy Conference – The 9IATC will be held in Norway 2021. Greetings friends around the world !
We want to make an official announcement.
With the COVID situation, the ATIC community, in collaboration with the local committee, decided to postpone our event, to 2022.
Virginie Gargano (on behalf of ATIC Co-Chairs)
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Sad I won’t be able see all my wonderful friends in such a beautiful country. Until next time! Sad but thinking the best thing to be done. Looking forward to when we can hug, dance & sing together ...Ryan Corbey

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Muzaffer Mustafa – Turkey – International Adventure Therapy We are growing! Another rep has joined from Turkey - Welcome Muzaffer Mustafa! Great to have you with us.
Muzaffer Mustafa – Turkey Muzaffer Mustafa Turkey Organisation: MUSE İnsan İlişkileri Merkezi & Yansıtıcı Öğrenme-Türkiye(Reflective Learning-Turkey) Website: http://www.reflectivepractices-tr.com/ Email: Phone: 009-053-069600 1 Comments

Let’s have a Dream!!!
Let’s be a Dream together!!!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6wRYjtvIYK0

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Lucie Petrova – Czech Republic – International Adventure Therapy Another official member of ATIC has joined! Great to have Czech Republic represented by Lucie Petrova. Welcome Lucie 🙂 Lucies neighbours in Spain and Hungary speak highly of her work - we look forward to have you join us on ... 1 Comments

Thank you so much, I am so grateful that our organization can be on this network ... and I'm looking ...

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Per Wijnands – International Adventure Therapy An official welcome to Per Wijnands to the Website - representing the Netherlands! Check out the website and make sure your country is represented! We want to make sure as many countries as possible are represented on the international committee ... 1 Comments

Who is on the committee from the U.K.?
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Outdoor Healthcare The Outdoor Healthcare ‘Nature & Health’ Online Symposium presentation themes and speakers are 99% locked in, so the big reveal is ready!
Although online, these webinars are designed to nourish and inspire. The lead-in webinars are nature-based and experiential, so ... 3 Likes

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The overall conference theme for 9IATC/3GATE is “Journeying Together” and we have previously announced the two keynotes. Instead of a third keynote, Adventure Therapy Europe (ATE) will organize an engaging, inspiring and thought-provoking panel debate with the working title and ... 13 Likes

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Here is the third and final post in presenting the 9IATC/3GATE organization.
We have already talked about the 9IATC local organizing committee and the 3GATE team, and it is now time to introduce to the world NOTN - the somewhat ... 3 Comments

Did you mean to say January?? I read June then at the end you say January and I had a ...Looking forward to that Nordic experience!My great Aunty Emily nee Brett, Westbury ( Boandik Aboriginal woman) and her new husband Einar Andreson from Adelaide, South ...

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You may have noticed that our next world conference is labelled 9IATC/3GATE.
GATE - Gathering Adventure Therapy Europe is a biannual conference in Europe organized by Adventure Therapy Europe (http://adventuretherapy.eu). The first conference took place in Valencia in Spain in ... 2 Comments

Yayyyyy what a super crew! Can't wait!

Will Dobud PhD The flights better run....i need to hang with my crew

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Dear adventure therapy friends! Let us be honest - these are challenging times! The best we can do now is to be safe, save hugs for later whilst staying emotionally close.
Still, as Freddie so aptly reminded us; the show ... 3 Comments

Thank you for your efforts! Looking forward to it ☺️🌻Thank you splendid team !!!What a wonderful team! Thanks for your efforts! 💪🌱👏

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News – 9th International Adventure Therapy Conference PRE- & POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS
The 9th International Adventure Therapy Conference (9IATC)/3rd Gathering for Adventure Therapy in Europe (3GATE) is only a little over a year away and it is time to start planning the pre- and post-conference program.
We are ... 15 Likes

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Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy Inc. (AABAT) Get involved!
Early bird registrations for the Healthy Country, Healthy People: AABAT 2020 Forum (and more) 🌳 close today! Have you got your ticket yet? Don't miss out on the discounted price, register now 👉
www.forum-2020.aabat.org.au 4 Likes

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Photos from International Adventure Therapy's post We are really happy to present the second keynote at 9IATC/3GATE
Annette Bischoff
NORDIC FRILUFTSLIV - PHILOSOPHICAL ROOTS AND PEDAGOGICAL POTENTIALS
Annette explains:
This presentation will focus on the culture and practices of Nordic Friluftsliv. The concept of Friluftsliv is ... 3 Comments

My great Aunty Emily nee Brett, Westbury ( Boandik Aboriginal woman) and her new husband Einar Andreson from Adelaide, South ...woo! fantasticDet glæder jeg mig til Annette! 🤩

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Photos from International Adventure Therapy's post Proudly presenting the first keynote at 9IATC/3GATE
Pekka A. Lyytinen
SEARCHING FOR ADVENTURE THERAPY - REFLECTIONS FROM THE FINNISH SAUNA
Pekka explains:
My aim is to reflect on the development of adventure therapy as an alternative form of (psycho)therapy, and ... 3 Comments

Exciting news! Cant wait.YES! One of my fav presentations from 8IATCWoohooooo yayyyy Pekka!!! Cannot wait 🙂

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Adventure Therapy International Community Survey As many of you know the international committee is made up of 2 representatives from any country in the world who wants to be there, and a bunch of honorary members who no longer represent their country but are involved ... 1 Comments

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Just back from our National Gathering. Last week. The 7th edition of "Canadian Adventure Therapy Symposium" is done. Good programs, more and more in the North of Canada for First native people. Good thoughts from Outward Bound, research results, programs ... 25 Likes

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Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy Inc. (AABAT) Listen to Dr Anita Pryor, David Strayer and callers, speaking on ABC Radio National's - Life Matters. 15 Likes

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Gass - The Value of OBH for Adolescent Substance Users with Comorbid conditions Professional Development Snippet!
We're on a roll! Watch this 11 min video with Dr Mike Gass for an understanding of the Article: The Value of OBH for Adolescent Substance Users with Comorbid Conditions.
Full Open Access to the article here:
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Photos from International Adventure Therapy's post We had our first meeting in the 9IATC/3GATE local organizing committee today after the summer break, in Gunnar’s garden house. We are very excited to continue the planning of the 9th International Adventure Therapy Conference in Kristiansand/Hovden, Norway in June ... 2 Comments

Artemis BlatsiSophia Hjorth see you there 😍

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Adventure Therapy: Research and Practice Case Example Professional Development Snippet...
We (the Adventure Therapy International Committee) know that there is all sorts of awesome research happening on AT around the world. However, only some of that is published, and then only some of that is easily accessible ... 2 Comments

International Adventure Therapy You can be next Denise Mitten! We'll PM you 🙂Very cool!!

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Adventure Therapy Europe Leiv keynoting the GATE 2019 - Common Ground!
Leiv Einar Gabrielsen / Keynote speaker #GATE2019 2 Comments

Wishing I was there but I’m here instead

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Travel Outback Australia Who can relate?
Who else can relate to this? Do you say ‘white rabbit’? Swear at the fire? Or just get up and move your chair? Feel free to send this one far and wide to your camping friends 6 Comments

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Carola Van Der Meer
😂Lana DulicYep 👍

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ATIC Committee Members – International Adventure Therapy Are you wondering who else in your country is involved in AT? Or want to connect with your country representative on the ATIC? you can find them on the website - just search your country of interest!
ATIC Committee Members ... 11 Likes

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Giant in The Woods More and more adventure therapy getting taught at the university level. Nice work Steve Javorski!
VIU's Child and Youth Care program received a generous donation to support the creation of this short documentary by 'Brought to You By' that highlights ... 2 Comments

very cool Steve! Looking forward to our next camping adventure! 😀Thanks! Just doing my part to share the passion and vision of those who I learned from. And maybe convince ...

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