Want to lengthen and make the most of your trip to the ĀTA Wānanga 2025 - Tūhura mai te Rāwhiti? Or in the area and want some quality training?

ĀTA is offering two workshops for kaimahi who work, or want to work, therapeutically outside with groups of whaiora. You can choose one workshop OR the other to attend. All workshops are trauma and culturally informed.

If you would like to you can 'add on' accommodation and group food to this ticket.. We will all be staying together and eating together before heading to the Pōwhiri on the Saturday for the main event.

Facilitating Therapeutic Experiences (Friday 16th May 2025 9-5 pm)

Learn essential elements for the design and delivery of outdoor therapeutic group work

Introduction to theories behind adventure and nature-based therapy
What ‘Adventure Therapy’ is within Aotearoa and worldwide
Experience how to put these theories into practice
The importance and application of whanaungatanga
How you can integrate your usual mahi into adventure therapy experiences

Safety Planning and Managing Risk (Friday 16th May 2025 9-5 pm)

The details of delivering a safe (enough) Therapeutic Outdoor Programme.

Understanding the Adventure Activity Regulations and Industry expectations of safety
What risks should be considered and managed for therapeutic group work
The paperwork of a good Safety Management System

ĀTA Professional Development Workshops May 2025

Choose your tickets

Friday 16th May 2025 - Facilitating Therapeutic Experiences (9am-5pm) ticket

Friday 16th May 2025- Safety Planning and Managing Risk (9am-5pm) ticket