
Intro to Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions:
Theory and Tools to Apply Immediately Indoors, Online, and Outdoors
An 8-week online training for therapists, coaches, educators, and healers
Weekly on Wednesdays, September 6—November 1, 4-6 pm MT (no class on October 11)
• Do you inherently know the power of nature & have a hunch it would benefit those you work with?
• Are you wanting to add nature-based interventions to your toolkit for working with others?
• Do you want to spend more quality time in relationship with the natural world as you support others’ health & wellness?
• Do you want to feel confident offering therapeutic, nature-based experiences in a safe & ethical way?
Course Objectives
- A deepening of your own personal relationship with the Natural World
- An overview of nature-based therapy theory and practice
- Introduction to experiential facilitation skills
- A variety of nature-based experiential exercises that you can immediately apply in your work with others both indoors and outdoors
- Guidance for assessing and creating interventions to match therapeutic goals
- Considerations for taking individuals outdoors (ethics, logistics, guidelines)
- Clarity and inspiration for your next steps
Email us to inquire about one of our diversity and equity partial scholarships.
Lessons will be recorded, but we ask that you miss no more than 3 live sessions.
Refunds or Cancellations: We are happy to address any questions you may have about the course in advance of your registration. Note that due to the nature of this course with a maximum capacity for enrollment, we do not offer refunds once you have registered. We thank you for respecting this policy.
1. Keniger, L. E., Gaston, K. J., Irvine, K. N., & Fuller, R. A. (2013). What are the benefits of interacting with nature?. International journal of environmental research and public health, 10(3), 913–935. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph10030913