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Nature Therapy™ is a unique and integrative therapeutic approach that is supported by nature's dynamic open spaces. Using the bond existing in nature's healing strengths to reinforce growth and personal development, and through the experiential manner that results from the bond and dialogue that takes place between humans and nature - Nature Therapy heals.
Read more about The Nature Therapy and ecopsychology in the publications and research section as well as at the conferences that the center holds.
About the Nature Therapy Center
The Nature Therapy Center develops and promotes the knowledge and practice of Nature Therapy and related fields such as mind-body therapy and ecopsychology. The center was established by Ronen Berger who developed the framework in his PhD thesis and promoted its implication and recognition through his work. The professional team of leaders each has multiple skills and professions. The Center conducts its activities in health, educational, organizational and community environments; in group, family and individual settings. The Center runs training programs and courses in several academic institutions in Israel and Europe. The Nature Therapy Center is recognized for internationally for its prestige in working with children. The training programs were developed and are founded upon the vast experience and knowledge gained through working with a wide range of social groups, children with learning difficulties, and particularly children who have undergone trauma.
Read more about The Nature Therapy Center's prestige in the publications of articles and research section as well as at the conferences that the center holds.
About the Nature Therapy Technique
Nature Therapy is an innovative therapeutic framework that takes place through the direct and creative dialogue humans have with nature. It expands the classical concept of ‘setting' while developing concepts and methods that place nature as a partner in the therapeutic process. It connects people with their strength, supports change and healing while expanding the therapeutic process and actively engaging humans with nature. Nature Therapy is a post-modern approach integrating elements from different kinds of therapies, Shamanism, ecopsychology and Body-Mind-Spirit practices. Developed by Ronen Berger, and articulated in the published Ph.D. Thesis, Nature Therapy is put into practice with individuals, groups and families and receives a growing recognition by the health, educational and welfare ministries in Israel and abroad.
About the Founder - Ronen Berger, PhD
Ronen Berger is the Founder and Head of the Nature Therapy Center in Israel. The creation and practice of Nature Therapy integrates his former occupations in the fields of ecology and nature conservation, drama and body-therapy, as well as dance and performance. Dr. Berger established and runs the Nature Therapy programs for children with learning difficulties and late development for the Israeli Ministry of Education in addition to programs for persons who have experienced trauma. He established and runs Nature Therapy taining courses at Tel Aviv University, Haifa University, Sapir College, Telem and Tel-Hai College, Israel. His research covers a wide range of topics relating to Nature Therapy challenging the place of physical touch, spirituality and spontaneity in psychotherapy, by developing issues relating to ecopsychology as it relates to the relationship between humans and nature. Dr. Berger uses creative and holistic methods in his therapy in nature.
Dr. Berger is married with two children, residing in Northern Israel, in Kibbutz Snir.