Why should I participate?
Trainer & Coach
Training & Coaching by Matthias Ryffel
As a certified and experienced mediator, Matthias has led numerous teams and groups of up to 30 people through challenging conflict resolution processes. He regularly coaches employees of Swiss universities, business people, and private individuals in managing conflict and change. He trains professional mediators and leads courses on personal development and leadership.
Matthias feels at his best when he can guide people into their potential by tapping into the powerful resources, mirrors, and challenges we find in nature. Having dedicated a large part of his life to outdoor activities, it's natural for Matthias to focus on nature-based approaches to psychology and personal development. With ChangePerspective, he makes it his mission, not least of all, to bring people back to their authentic, untamed selves and bring the wilderness back into our lives. Because nowhere is it easier to access our power and develop ourselves than out there.
Training und Coaching Support (tbc)
Course Details
Dates
26 - 28 September 2025
Requirements
Feel comfortable on normal hiking trails
Willingness to spend 3 days outdoors.
Willingness to sleep in a teepee (on your comfortable air mattress!)
Fitness to hike up to 2 hours a day and climb up to 700 meters.
The primary course language is German or English, depending on the participants.
18 years +
Shelter
We'll spend the night at the extraordinary Tipi Camp in the mountains of the Diemtigtal Nature Park. The camp is located at an elevation of 1,800 meters. It's minimalist but well-equipped for groups and is situated on an incredibly beautiful plateau between rocky peaks, beside a stream, and under the stars.
Costs and insurance
- For private individuals, the retreat costs 1000 Swiss francs, including meals, accommodation and transportation during the retreat. (Prices for companies vary, please enquire directly)
- Insurance is the sole responsibility of the participants.
The Place
The Diemtigtal Nature Park with its autumn-colored forests, streams, mountain peaks, animals and the starry night sky forms the dramatic backdrop for this course.
Programme
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The retreat starts on Friday at 10 am in Oey-Diemtigen.
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The retreat ends on Sunday at around 4 p.m. in Oey-Diemtigen.
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The night can be spent by the fire.
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Every day we may hike for 2-3 hours.
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Introspection, inputs and group work will take place outdoors (weather permitting) and are interwoven with the hikes.
Group Size
We accept a maximum of 15 people. The retreat will be held for a minimum of 5 people.
Awareness-based
Train awareness techniques to connect with the intelligence of your body, your emotions and your intuition. These skills support us greatly in conflict resolution.
Self-management
Learn simple psychological tools that help you recognize your own triggers and stress reactions and take responsibility for your contribution in the conflict.
Tackle Internal Conflict
We work with tools that help you recognize and address your inner conflicts, so you do not need to clash and live through them on the outside.
Nature-based introspection
Allow yourself time and space to find stillness, peace and clarity in nature. Learn to use nature as a mirror for your own powers to find clarity and work through difficult issues.nature-based introspection
Integrative Negotiatio
Learn the basics of integrative negotiation that leads to win-win solutions. We draw on the pioneering work of great mediators.
Effective Communication
Train de-escalation techniques such as Looping, Non-violent Communication, as well as other methods that help you attune and create a respectful and benevolent space that is conducive to work through conflict.
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