Hosted by NBTA, this is an opportunity to learn from seasoned nature based therapists practicing in a variety of contexts. Presentations will be engaging, dynamic and highly experiential, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills to develop their nature based practice whether you are just starting out or keen to freshen up and extend your practice.

Overview: Many mental health professionals intuitively understand the therapeutic potential of nature connection in treatment but may be unsure about how this fits with delivering evidence based models of care or where to begin applying the theory to practice.

Join this group of experienced therapists as they share nature based practices to implement in your unique clinical setting along with the theoretical foundations for a deeper understanding and rationale for taking therapy outdoors.

Multiple experiential learning opportunities are embedded within this workshop to increase the embodied learning experience that builds on your knowledge base. You will be invited to consider how nature based practices might fit into your current approach to treating mental health and potential next steps as you cultivate your unique offering in this field.

Our intention is to provide an engaging and dynamic experience equipping participants with the knowledge, skills and support to develop their nature based practice whether you are just starting out or keen to freshen up and extend your practice.

Workshop Outcomes:

Increase your capacity and confidence to integrate nature based practices into your unique therapeutic style and setting.
Deepen your understanding of the theoretical underpinnings indicating outdoor therapies as a valid and effective context for the treatment of mental health conditions.
Consider how outdoor therapies relate to your professional identity and the pathways to developing your own clinical practice with nature.
Create meaningful connections with a supportive and encouraging community of like-minded therapists.

Who will benefit:

Therapists and mental health professionals seeking to enhance their current nature based practice or those considering taking therapy outdoors and are feeling unsure how to get started will benefit from joining. This workshop will provide the theoretical foundations and experiential learning opportunities from several relevant practices that you can implement immediately in your own practice.

It is also an opportunity for those seeking to connect with likeminded therapists and develop professional networks.

Program outline:

There will be 6 key presentations

In this interactive program you will be expertly guided by practitioners who are experienced in their respective fields of nature based therapies. The educational sessions will equip you with the theoretical foundations and experiential learning opportunities of multiple nature based practices that you may then choose to integrate into your unique clinical setting.

Nature Based Therapies Australia is thrilled to bring to you this amazing line-up of seasoned therapists who will share with you their wisdom, experience and passion for their outdoor practices.

Andi Dickmeyer – Nature Art
Mauro Vieira – Exploring Existential Phenomenology in Nature-Based Therapies
Linda Campbell – Research and Evaluation for your Outdoor Therapy Practice
Nadine Delaney – Getting Playful: Exploring Nature Based Practices when working with Children and Adolescents.
Sue Jakes – Nature Based Resourcing
Sara Beresford Terry – An invitation to play with expressing JOY

Panel Conversation: Approaching the Challenges in Building a Nature Based Practice

Simon Shields – Fearless
Rachel Elton – Valley Psychology
Mauro Vieira – Hawkesbury River Psychology

Optional Saturday Morning self-care experiences

Breathwork – Kasia Aksamit
Forest Bathing – And Dickmeyer
Expressive Art Session – Mauro Vieira
Equine Assisted Mindfulness – Sue Jakes

Cost: $660 (includes GST)

This includes all workshop materials, lunches and snacks both days.

Accommodation: Camping is available at an additional cost of $20 per person per night and can be arranged directly through Yarabalba Stables yarabalbastables@gmail.com with many other accommodation options close by.

To Register: You can register directly: https://events.humanitix.com/2-day-workshop-growing-your-nature-based-practice

It you would like to arrange a payment plan (2 x $330 payments), please contact us at admin@naturebasedtherapies.com.au advising your full name, best email address and contact number and your interest in a payment plan for this workshop; we will be please to arrange this for you.

Pre-requisites: There are no prerequisites for this workshop.

Cancellations: Participants can withdraw up to 1 month prior, minus a $100 administration fee. Cancellations thereafter are non-refundable but very happy if you would like to transfer the registration to another practitioner or credit to another offering with NBTA.