Who is it for?

This training is intended for helping professionals who wish to discover ecotherapy (nature-based intervention), whether you are a social worker, psychologist, psychoeducator, coach, psychiatrist, sexologist, psychotherapist, occupational therapist, nurse, guidance counselor, etc.

Course structure and teaching framework

6-hour training course. Online, live.

A training manual will be sent to each participant by email 48 hours before the training course.

The theory is taught through theoretical presentations, clinical examples, and experiential learning. Please have a few elements from nature on hand for the practical exercises (e.g., feathers, rocks, leaves, branches, flowers, plants, shells, bark, nuts, husks, samaras, etc.).

A series of practical exercises and reading references are provided to allow you to deepen your knowledge beyond the training.

Training objectives

**This training does not develop the skills needed to work with clients**.

• Understand and define ecopsychology, ecotherapy, and other concepts related to this approach.
• Learn about the theoretical foundations of this approach.
• Recognize the benefits of nature on physical and mental health.
• Begin integrating nature into professional practice in the office and remotely.
• Experiment with ecotherapy indoors.
• Recognize the importance of the connection with nature in humans.
• Learn about different strategies for developing a more meaningful relationship with nature.

General and specific topics covered in the training course

Nature-based intervention in a professional context:

• Legal framework
• Professional ethics

Ecotherapy and nature-based intervention.

• Definitions and theoretical foundations
• Benefits for physical and mental health
• Prescribing time in nature
• Integrating nature into the office and remote working
• Therapeutic attitudes
• Ecological identity
• Intervention strategies
• The contribution of ecotherapy to individual clinical work.

The professional's relationship with nature

• Understanding the importance of developing an intimate relationship with nature in order to work with it.
• Being equipped to deepen one's relationship with nature.

Cancellation policy

If the training does not take place, you will receive a full refund.

If you need to cancel, you will not receive a refund.