Hello folks! There is an update on the preparations for the 10IATC !
We’ve started inviting keynote speakers for the 10IATC. Our first invitee is M. Antonio G. Alvarez (from USA).
Working with Nature (and play) and the Natural Setting in Adventure Therapy: Riding the Facilitated Wave.
At the 10IATC, Tony will present on the “Facilitated Wave Model.” This model offers an experiential process that mirrors the life process, guiding participants toward outcomes. He will delve into the six essential components of the model and focus on how to engage in this work both in nature and with nature, and what these interactions offer. He will also share insights from “The Stick Project,” demonstrating how a simple stick can be used as a tool for assessing, matching, facilitating, engaging, reflecting, and evaluating efforts. Attendees will gain practical strategies for integrating outdoor experiences into therapy to foster creativity, build relationships, and promote healing.
Introducing M. Antonio G. Alvarez
Antonio G. Alvarez holds a Master in Social Work from the University of Michigan. He is a well-known expert in social work and adventure therapy with over 40 years of practical experience. He has taught at several universities of social work and also dedicated his career to working with children, adolescents, families, and communities, integrating elements of nature and outdoor experiences into his practice.
Antonio G. Alvarez is a co-author of three books and is currently working on his fourth book, along with multiple articles and training manuals focused on the use of experiential/adventure nature/outdoor approaches in social work practice. He has developed several courses and received the University of Michigan Innovation in Teaching Award. Since retiring in 2019, Antonio has focused on his consulting company, providing training to practitioners in the US and Asia and developing “adventure classrooms.” As a long-time member of AEE and TAPG, he has received several awards, including the Marina Ewald-Kurt Hahn Award and the Heart of Adventure Therapy Award.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in experiential therapy and participate in dynamic discussions !
If you’re interested in the topic of Tony’s presentation, we would love to invite you and join us at the 10IATC, which will be held from June 27 to July 1, 2025. Further registration details and related information will be released recently, so please stay tuned to our website for monthly updates!
