Nature Therapy Certification
Translate your love of nature into your therapy profession.
Nature therapy certification. I founded wilderness reflections and the terrasoma ecopsychology training institute. Duncan grew up on the shores of lake champlain in rural vermont where his deep connection to nature was formed. Ebi students have gone on to apply their nature connected training in a wide variety of businesses. Ecopsychology ecopsychology studies the relationship between human beings and the natural world through ecological and psychological principles.
Gain inspiration clarity and peace through new personal nature practices. It was time to integrate therapy and my wilderness work. Ive made it my mission for the last 22 years to create ways to bring the healing power of nature into peoples lives. After receiving his nature forest therapy guide certification from anft in 2015 he began his official practice in new york city guiding the first forest bathing groups in central park.
Professional online ecotherapy certificate program level 1. Discuss why people are spending less time in nature and how to remove those barriers. I knew i had to get my clients out on the land. An ever expanding volume of scientific research now clearly supports the benefits of nature and ecotherapies.
The association of nature and forest therapy guides and programs is the most experienced global leader promoting the development and practice of forest therapy. Our forest therapy guide training draws on the latest medical research new developments in the field of nature connection and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion. Personal benefits of the training. The pathway to training and certification our forest therapy guide trainings begin with a 7 day intensive residential program held at a campground or retreat center.
List the aims and advantages of nature spirit walks for fostering positive experiences in nature. Summarize how and why nature walks are beneficial to people. To see all the learning outcomes of the training click here. Webmd discusses the health benefits nature offers and how doctors are now prescribing ecotherapy to patients with a variety of conditions or just for general wellness.
Define nature therapy and the guides non clinical role in that process.