About the Adventure Therapy Institute
The Adventure Therapy Institute (ATI) builds on more than two decades of international experience in Adventure & Nature Therapy. As active members of Adventure Therapy Europe (ATE) and the Adventure Therapy International Committee (ATIC), we have helped shape the field across borders. Over the past decade, we have developed and delivered specialized training in Spain, Colombia, Germany, The Netherlands, Iceland, Italy, Sweden and Greece. From 2026 also in Bulgaria, The Netherlands and Austria.
We are aligned with the professional standards of the German Federal Association for Individual and Experiential Education, where we contributed to establishing a dedicated Adventure & Nature Therapy department.
Founded in 2021, ATI brings together this expertise to provide high-quality training, professional development, and digital knowledge exchange for Adventure & Nature Therapy in Europe.
Organization
The founders and directors of Adventure Therapy Institute GmbH & Co. KG have been active in the field since 2002 and are founding members of Adventure Therapy Europe (ATE).
In 2020, they launched the International Journal of Adventure Therapy, supporting ongoing research, publications, and professional dialogue in the field.
What We Develop and Offer
Professional Guidance & Networkbuilding
- Consulting and concept development for organizations building Adventure & Nature Therapy programs (in-house)
- Networking among doctoral students
Research, Publications & Knowledge Transfer
- Own professional publications and collaborative outputs with partner institutions
- A dedicated digital publication platform for research, articles, and practitioner insights in Adventure & Nature Therapy
If you would like to find out more about Adventure & Nature Therapy, you are welcome to visit our digital JOURNAL website.
Here you will find many specialist articles/ proceedings to download and read.
What is the Adventure Therapy Institute doing?
The Adventure Therapy Institute (ATI) is dedicated to advancing the training, professionalization, and implementation of Adventure & Nature Therapy across Europe and beyond.
We bring together years of practical experience, international expertise, and innovative thinking to strengthen this growing therapeutic field.
ATI operates on multiple levels and across borders as a:
- Training institute for Adventure & Nature Therapists and Practitioners (Academy)
- Continuing education provider for specialists working with Experience and Nature-Based Interventions (Academy)
- Program provider for Adventure & Nature Therapy interventions (under the brand name: CREATE YOUR CHANGE)
- Digital platform for specialized publications and knowledge exchange (Journal Adventure Therapy)
- Think tank for the advancement of Adventure & Nature Therapy