Training and Accreditation in Wilderness Adventure Therapy
We developed the world's first, and only accreditation scheme in this manualised, evidence-based treatment. Click here for an overview of the scheme.
The following courses comprise parts of the training and accreditation scheme:
Introduction to WAT course - download a flyer from the last course
Psychological First Response course - download a flyer from the last course
WAT Practicum - download a flyer from the last course
Intermediate WAT Course - download a flyer from the last course
Since 2002, over 70 mental health professionals and outdoor leaders have completed some level of training or accreditation in WAT. The following is a list of all those who have to date:
Introduction to WAT 2002 (Melbourne)
Bronwen Green Alison Hicks Marina Reid Darryl Patterson Richard Wright Tom Kuster |
Natalie Redfern Beth McLeod Philip Avery Kathy Rutherford Lisa Ronalds Bauke Koekkoek |
Angela Hassett
Justin Tonner-Joyce Emma Lund Lindy Noblet Kate Lawson Andrea Davidson |
Introduction to WAT 2003 (Adelaide)
Nicola Trenorden Michael Caruana Fiona Brereton |
Liz Mullen Liana Taylor Keith Johnson |
Ryan Tripney Simon Thomas |
Introduction to WAT 2004 (Boonah, QLD)
Yonna Powell Bruce Blair Caroline Boath-Colley |
Dotan Hiam Danielle Goodridge Dan Taylor |
Jacquie Wood Anne-Marie Houliston Jerry McGovern |
Introduction to WAT 2004 (Melbourne)
Nicola Kennair Mark Monahan Mark Mathieson Wendy Lever |
Donna Bigger Todd Proud Megan Knights Melissa Burgess |
Eric de Bruyn Brett van Berkel Ross Leonard |
Introduction to WAT 2005 (Brisbane)
Tarryn Brown Graham Pringle Lewis Byrne Debbie Meares |
Steve Maden Greg Beckford Alison Lloyd Carolyn Eaton |
Amanda White Stephen Bartlett Chris Barnett Stacey Stallaghan |
Introduction to WAT 2006 (Melbourne)
Ian Williams Dr Kathryn Gilson Andrew Davis |
Sarah Hume Sandra Curtis Helen Lewis |
Abdul Rashid Jarel Louie Myrtle Anne de Souza |
Introduction to WAT 2007 (Melbourne)
Claudia Thomas Barbara Hampson Sharon Thomasson |
Andrew Gray Adam Lohmeyer |
Carly Beard Lisa Simler Rohan Marx |
Intermediate WAT Course 2004 (Melbourne)
Nicola Kennair Emma Lund |
Philip Avery Fiona Brereton |
Simon Thomas Darryl Patterson |
Intermediate WAT Course 2006 (Melbourne)
Liana Taylor Kate Lawson |
Andrew Davis Sarah Hume |
Dr Kathryn Gilson |
Accredited Wilderness Adventure Therapy Assistants
Accredited Wilderness Adventure Therapy Assistants are individuals who have completed both the Introduction to WAT course, Intermediate WAT Course and either (or both) the Psychological First Response course and WAT Practicum. The following are WAT Assistants:
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Other training available in the USA in wilderness and adventure therapy
(compiled by David Scheinfeld)
[Note that these trainings are NOT in Neo Psychology's evidence-based WAT model, nor does Neo Psychology endorse nor recommend any of these training options]