Adventure Therapy & Journey Course
There are places words alone cannot reach. Through a journey in nature, challenge and group process, a door opens to deep emotional growth. This course trains you to lead healing journeys that change lives.
Scope
314 academic hours, 284 hours of study & experience + 30 internship hours
Format
Includes a desert journey, internship and certification
Certificate
Gisha Center certificate
The course combines nature, challenge, journey, group process, emotional growth and field experience. You will learn the meaning of adventure therapy, the healing power of nature and the group journey, and how to lead a deep, safe process in the open field.
Who the course is for
- Therapists, counselors and educators
- Experienced group facilitators
- Nature and field guides seeking therapeutic depth
- Those drawn to therapeutic work in nature
Course goals
- Understand the background and meaning of adventure therapy
- Lead a healing group journey in nature
- Work with emotional processes in the field
- Hold responsibility, safety and risk management
Tools you'll take with you
Course structure
- 284 hours of study and experience
- 30 hours of practical internship
- An experiential desert journey
- Personal mentoring and certification
Practical training
Beyond study, you go on field journeys, practice real facilitation, undertake a desert journey and complete 30 internship hours with professional mentoring, an experience that prepares you for real field work.
Main topics
A selection of the topics covered throughout the course. Download the full syllabus:
Admission requirements
- Background in education, therapy or group facilitation (an advantage)
- Personal admission interview
- Basic physical fitness and commitment to field journeys
The certificate you'll earn
Upon completing the course, journey and internship you receive an Adventure Therapy & Nature Journey Facilitator certificate from Gisha Center.
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