Certificate in Nature-based Practice

Nature connection is a powerful therapeutic tool for supporting people living with a wide range of mental and physical health conditions. If you are thinking about taking people, young and old, outdoors, either on a one to one basis or in groups, then this course is the best place to start.

This training brings together best practice and theory from nature connection, eco-psychology, embodiment, resilience, mental health and neuroscience to enable working with individuals and groups of all ages.

How and what you will learn

Through a combination of experiential learning, webinars and online resources, you’ll gain the confidence and competence to work with people in a range of outdoor settings.

• A therapeutic nature-based model that meets your clients’ whole health: mind, body, social and environmental relationships
• Nature connection, neuroscience and supporting mental health
• Practical outdoor nature-based skills and activities
• Adapting activities to a range of green spaces
• How to be a reflective practitioner
• Practical skills to minimise risks associated with taking groups in your care outdoors
• Ways of embodying your own nature based relationships in order to stimulate and balance clients brain body relationships