Introduction to Nature Based Therapy

Are you looking for a more holistic approach to your work practice that will benefit both yourself and the people you are working with?

This innovative interactive 'in peson' workshop may be for you!!!

Nature Based therapy (NBT) is an emerging field in both complimentary therapies and holistic health treatment which has been incorporated into the practice of many medical and mental health professions as a complimentary means for treating a variety of physical, emotional, and cognitive disorders.

Nature Based Therapy is an accredited modality through the International Institute of Complimentary Therapies (IICT). For more information on nature based therapy please visit www.naturebasedtherapy.com.au.

Topics covered:

• Holistic health model

• Nature as co-therapist

• Applying Nature Based Therapy to counselling and group therapy programs

• Nature based mindfulness and nature journaling

• Self-care for practitioners to avoid burnout/compassion fatigue

Who is this training for?

• Mental Health Workers/Addiction specialists

• Occupational Therapists/Social Workers

• Psychologists/ Social & Community Service workers

• Health & Wellbeing Practitioners

• Teachers

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn the key concepts of Nature Based Therapy (NBT)
• Understand the holistic health model and apply to assessment tools
• Apply nature based interventions into professional and personal practice
• Write nature prescriptions for your clients.

Whats Included:

• Resources: nature scripts, nature reflection cards and a nature journal to take home
• A delicious healthy lunch and snacks, tea and coffee
• Certificate of Attendance to use for CPD
• 20% discount voucher to be used towards further training in NBT

A brief of the day:

This 6 hour workshop will be guided through narrative discussions on nature based interventions followed by experiential learning that can be applied to all contexts within the healthcare and education system. We will commence the day with a grounding meditation and flow through processes of nature connection with the introduction of nature reflections, nature based mindfulness, nature journaling and creative arts based interventions. We will guide you through an experiential processes where you can begin to create a vision on how to implement this into both professional and personal practice. Each participant will have the opportunity to share their experiences to further enhance the learning outcomes. We will close the workshop with a tea ceremony that will focus on reflection and integration.

Your facilitators:

Kit Kline

Kit Kline was born in Vancouver, Canada and has Wampanoag, German, Scotish and Irish ancestry. She is a registered social worker and clinical supervisor with over 20 years of experience working as a counsellor specialising in mental wellbeing and addictions both within mainstream community health and Aboriginal healthcare services. Kit has a master’s degree in social work as well as a master’s degree in Aboriginal studies, a BA in Indigenous studies and post graduate qualifications in mental health, alcohol and other drugs, welfare studies, youth work, holistic healing and training and assessment. She is also a certified Compassionate Inquiry practitioner with a passion for social and environmental justice.

Kit is the Founder of Nature Based Therapy. Her approach consists of implementing nature-based interventions and takes a holistic approach to working with people supporting them to find and work with their authentic self. Kit lives on the surf coast of Victoria in Australia, where she moved to when she was 9, and has four children whom she enjoys spending time in nature with, traveling, and learning about different cultures.

Sheryl Hanula

Sheryl Hanula is a trauma informed Nature Based Therapist, embodied meditation educator, community and psychedelic advocate. With a background in hospitality management and event production, paired with a degree in Anthropology, Sheryl has spent the past 20 years investigating the intersection of cultural divesity and impactful, connective experience.

As a survivor of abuse and trauma, Sheryl has used those experiences to catalyze personal growth and resilience while meeting adversity and challenges. Channeling these past experiences into a commitment to help others embody healing and hope through a safe space creation, heart resonance and continued education.

Event Venue

Stanley Park Pavilion, 610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver, Canada