How to deal with Loss and find Hope
in Nature
Training with Dr.Ronen Berger
How can we use creativity and nature to help individuals, groups and communities connect with strength and deal with trauma or loss is our topic.
This workshop aims to equip practitioners with both theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance their therapeutic work with clients in natural settings. Dr. Ronen Berger, a renowned pioneer in nature and arts therapy since 2004, will be leading the workshop.
Over the weekend, Dr. Berger will guide us through various methods and interventions specifically designed for natural environments. These include creating a safe and nurturing space within nature, embarking on a hero's journey, and exploring other transformative techniques.
By engaging in this workshop, practitioners can expect to gain valuable insights and practical skills that will enhance their therapeutic practice in natural settings.
Ronen Berger. PhD
Founder of Nature Therapy, A senior Arts therapist & Nature Therapist, lecture and supervisor. Initiated and directed the Nature Therapy program, Tel Aviv University, the Drama Therapy MA program & Play Therapy programs, Ono academic College, Israel. Initiated and directed few Nature therapy and arts therapy programs in the Israeli education and health systems. Ronen published many articles and 5 books, including the books The Healing Forest (written with prof. Lahad) and Arts Therapy in a Changing World, presenting innovative concepts and methods that use of nature and arts to help individuals, groups and communities deal with stress and trauma. Ronen is a former dancer and ecologist, currently a senior lecture at Ono Academic College, Israel and a visiting professor in Prague University. He has 2 children and lives in a small kibbutz in the north of Israel. Wind surfing, dance, creation and time in nature helps him to maintain balance in life and be happy…
The main theme is NATURE and mental heatlh. Shaping and creation of common space in nature will become the subject of individual blocks:.
- In case of questions reach: vycviky@terapiemezistromy.cz
- The workshop will be held in ENGLISH.
- Price for accomodation and food: 1750 CZK
- Programme, venue, organisation: 3000 CZK till Mar 10, after 3300 CZK
- The price includes: 20 teaching hours (Friday-Sunday), 5 meals, one night at the premises.
Articles by Ronen Berger about nature therapy:
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13632750802440361?role=button&needAccess=true&journalCode=rebd20
- https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0022167817696828?casa_token=KRH4P2peu1YAAAAA:N-jqKFRsRhRbr50m1I2qm-aw5roUtXovvpE0LZrf66RE6lrEju4C23t89rzfNeZe3zjXBed7-UCVNg
- https://guilfordjournals.com/doi/abs/10.1521/jsyt.2006.25.2.80
- Others will be distributed.
Programme (Sklenářka):
Friday, 17.5.2024
Introduction & Theory I.
Importance of setting
Theory II.
Concept of touching nature
Saturday, 18.5.2024
Body movement exercise
Practical work
Group work
Practical work
Group work
Nature as safe space
Individual work
Nature as home
Theory & Reflection
Reflection of the day
Discussion about case studies
Sunday, 19.5.2024
Body movement exercise
Practical work: Hero Journey
Myself and peronal development
Conclusion & Departure
How to get to Sklenářka
Address
Sklenářka 458
Kostelec nad Orlicí
517 41 (CZ)