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We're delighted to announce the launch of the Association for Outdoor Therapy UK and Ireland! Our mission is to develop and support safe, ethical and sustainable approaches to outdoor therapy by building a thriving community of practice, promoting knowledge and understanding, and building capability in the field.
AOT Annual Conference 2025
‘Sharing practices and building perspectives’ in Outdoor Therapy. Plas y Brenin, The National Outdoor Centre, Eryri, North Wales: 8-9 November 2025
After the launch on 9th July, Dr Kaye Richards, new Chair said:
Delighted to announce that [...] we had the formal launch of the newly formed Association for Outdoor Therapy (AOT). Feeling excited in the work ahead as its appointed Chair! Thank you to everyone who joined the launch!
Outdoor Mental Health & Outdoor Therapy
Health, well-being and self-development has been a cornerstone of the impact and value of outdoor learning practices for many decades. Over recent years, we have seen an exponential growth in therapeutic outdoor initiatives and programmes being developed and utilised for mental health and well-being benefits.