GATE | Gathering Adventure Therapy Europe
A small country, but a big adventure!
GATE 2026 invites you to Belgium to dive into 4 transformative days packed with hands-on workshops, knowledge exchange, and powerful experiences that will push you forward. Join us, step up, and evolve to the next level of Adventure Therapy!
What is GATE?
The GATE (Gathering for Adventure Therapy in Europe) is a biannual event that brings together practitioners, researchers, organizations, and anyone interested in the fields of Adventure Therapy and Experiential Learning.
As a dynamic platform for connection and collaboration, GATE offers opportunities to exchange ideas, share practices, and explore new developments in the field. Through keynote speakers, interactive workshops, and roundtable discussions, participants can engage deeply with the growing Adventure Therapy community across Europe.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or newly curious about the field, GATE welcomes all voices to join in shaping the future of Adventure Therapy.
Adventure Therapy Institute
N°: 902/ 19.05.26/ 02.00 – 03.30 p.m.: “Introducing the Specialist Group for Adventure Therapy” (Christiane THIESEN/ ATI & …)
N°: 9013/ 19.05.26/ 04.00 – 05.30 p.m.: “Tales that connect: Adventure therapy and nature” (Alexander ROSE/ ATI & …)
N°: ESP24/ 20.05.26 / whole day: “Tree meets Therapy” (Per WIJNANDS/ ATI & ….)
N°: 1823/ 21.05.26/ 02.00 – 05.30 p.m.: “Nature as a basis for human growth – time in: systemic nature & experiential therapy with schizophrenia and psychotic Episodes” (Vivi-Ann VOGEL/ ATI Alumni & …)
N°: 1825/ 21.05.26/ 02.00 – 05.30 p.m.: “Grow lab: play, reflect, dream ” (Jessica PURCHASE/ ATI Alumni & …)
N°: 945/ 22.05.26/ 09.00 – 10.30 a.m.: “The exploration of polarities to enhance growth in Adventure and Nature Therapy” (Alexander ROSE/ ATI)
N°: 1845/ 22.05.26/ 09.00 – 12.30 a.m./ “Clinical Forest Therapy meets hammock” (Christiane THIESEN/ ATI)
N°: 1841/ 22.05.26/ 09.00 – 12.30 a.m./ “Archery in therapy – a deeper way to let it go” (Josef SÖZBIR/ ATI Alumni)
We will provide different workshops and lectures. Please check the whole program of the GATE.
https://adventuretherapy.eu/gate-2026/gate-2026-schedule/