What you'll learn
- To understand the theoretical foundations of nature-based therapy
- To explore the different types of nature-based interventions and their applications
- To develop the skills and knowledge necessary to incorporate nature-based interventions into clinical practice
- To understand the ethical considerations of using nature-based interventions in therapy.
Requirements
- No experience is necessary but previous experience working in a therapuetic setting would be beneficial to give context to some of the case studies we explore
Description
Nature has always been a source of comfort, inspiration, and healing for people. Those good feelings of time spent in natural environments are becoming more well known for their mental health benefits and in response to that, therapists have begun to harness nature’s restorative capacity by challenging convention and offering therapy outdoors. This course is designed to explore the therapeutic benefits of nature and how they can be used to enhance client emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing.
In this course, students will learn about the theoretical foundations of nature-based therapy, the different types of nature-based interventions, and how to apply them in various settings. They will also explore the role of nature in promoting mindfulness, stress reduction, and overall health.
Throughout the course, students will learn how to incorporate nature-based interventions into their clinical practice. Students will explore what works for promoting change as well as safety and other considerations to this form of therapy.
By the end of this course, students will have gained an understanding of the therapeutic benefits of nature and how they can be used to promote healing and wellbeing. They will also have developed the skills, safety and knowledge necessary to integrate nature-based interventions into their clinical practice. The course includes tips for successfully promoting your nature based therapy offering to potential clients.
Who this course is for:
- In this course, students will learn about the theoretical foundations of nature-based therapy, the different types of nature-based interventions, and how to apply them.
- This course is designed to explore the therapeutic benefits of nature for counselors and how they can be used to enhance client emotional, psychological, and physical wellbeing.
- Throughout the course, students will learn how to incorporate nature-based interventions into their clinical practice
- By the end of this course, students will have gained an understanding of the therapeutic benefits of nature and how they can be used to promote healing and wellbeing.
- They will also have developed the skills and knowledge necessary to integrate nature-based interventions into their clinical practice.
Instructor
- 4.7 Instructor Rating
- 55 Reviews
- 150 Students
- 4 Courses
Greetings, learners! My name is Jamal Ahmelich, and I am a registered clinical counsellor and teacher. My background includes a B.Ed. in Education and an M.A in Counselling Psychology. I have experience working with individuals through counselling, teaching, mentoring and clinical work.
My philosophy of therapy is centered around the importance of the client/counsellor relationship in promoting change. As such, I always use a client-centered, strengths-based approach in my sessions. I often utilize cognitive-behavioural therapy and solutions-focused therapy to help individuals achieve their goals. And when it's appropriate, I incorporate Nature-Based therapy into my clients' treatment plans, as I believe in the great power of nature to facilitate healing and growth.
In my free time, I am an avid outdoors person and enjoy kiteboarding, skiing, mountain biking, gardening, hiking, and backpacking. I believe that spending time in nature can be a powerful tool for promoting well-being and personal growth, and I bring this philosophy into my counselling and teaching practice.