Workshops

Introduction to Nature Based Therapy

Autumn Gathering

UPCOMING WORKSHOP – An interactive 4-hour workshop introducing the concept of nature based therapy and how to apply it into personal and professional practice.

Saturday 4th May 2024, 10am – 2pm

Are you looking for a more holistic approach to your work practice that will benefit both yourself and the people you are working with?

This innovative interactive online workshop may be for you!!!

Nature Based therapy is an emerging field in both complimentary therapies and holistic health treatment which has been incorporated into the practice of many medical and mental health professions as a complimentary means for treating a variety of physical, emotional, and cognitive disorders.

Nature Based Therapy is an accredited modality through the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies (IICT). This training has been endorsed by PACFA and a certificate of attendance will be issued.

Topics covered:

• Holistic Health
• Nature as co-therapist
• Applying Nature Based Therapy to counselling and group therapy programs
• Nature Based Mindfulness
• Self-care for practitioners to avoid burnout/compassion fatigue.

Who is this training for?

• Mental Health Workers/Addiction specialists
• Occupational Therapists/Social Workers
• Psychologists/ Social & Community Service workers
• Health & Wellbeing Practitioners
• Teachers

Introduction to Nature Based Therapy

In Person- Vancouver, Canada

UPCOMING WORKSHOP – An interactive 6 hour ‘in person’ workshop integrating nature-based interventions into professional practice through experiential learning!

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Are you looking for a more holistic approach to your work practice that will benefit both yourself and the people you are working with?

This innovative interactive ‘in peson’ workshop may be for you!!!

Nature Based therapy (NBT) is an emerging field in both complimentary therapies and holistic health treatment which has been incorporated into the practice of many medical and mental health professions as a complimentary means for treating a variety of physical, emotional, and cognitive disorders.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn the key concepts of Nature Based Therapy (NBT)
• Understand the holistic health model and apply to assessment tools
• Apply nature based interventions into professional and personal practice
• Write nature prescriptions for your clients

Whats Included:

• Resources: nature scripts, nature reflection cards and a nature journal to take home
• A delicious healthy lunch and snacks, tea and coffee
• Certificate of Attendance to use for CPD
• 20% discount voucher to be used towards further training in NBT

A brief of the day:

This 6 hour workshop will be guided through narrative discussions on nature based interventions followed by experiential learning that can be applied to all contexts within the healthcare and education system. We will commence the day with a grounding meditation and flow through processes of nature connection with the introduction of nature reflections, nature based mindfulness, nature journaling and creative arts based interventions. We will guide you through an experiential processes where you can begin to create a vision on how to implement this into both professional and personal practice. Each participant will have the opportunity to share their experiences to further enhance the learning outcomes. We will close the workshop with a tea ceremony that will focus on reflection and integration.