Are you a therapy practitioner who loves being in the great outdoors and feels a deep sense of belonging to and admiration for the natural world? Now, you can learn to bring your therapy practice outdoors!

My dear colleague Esben Lund-Hansen and I are excited to introduce the Nature-Based Therapy Foundational Certificate Program—a transformative training experience designed exclusively for psychologists and psychotherapists. This immersive program equips you with a foundational framework, tools, and techniques to integrate nature-based therapy into your practice, empowering you to support clients in deeper, more transformative ways.

To learn more about the importance of reconnecting with nature for both human and environmental well-being, read one of my articles, Why Reconnecting With Nature Is Key To Our Health And Environmental Well-Being, and also check for posts regarding scientific research here and here.

What You’ll Learn:

✔ How to work with the natural world as a co-facilitator and integrate its symbolic, energetic, and contemplative powers into therapy
✔ The reciprocal relationship between humans and nature and how to integrate this into therapy
✔ Foundational nature-based therapeutic methods and tools suitable for adult clients with mild to moderate symptoms related to burnout, anxiety, stress, social isolation, grief, and unhealthy attachments
✔ How to facilitate sensory experiences that stimulate increased emotional awareness and release
✔ How to allow insights and learnings from nature to emerge organically without analyzing, judging, or concluding
✔ Basic knowledge of key scientific research on the effects and benefits of nature-based therapy
✔ Sustainable outdoor behaviors and attitudes to foster ethical nature-based practice
✔ How to match client needs with natural environments and appropriate therapeutic interventions
✔ Essential risk assessment and safety management for outdoor therapy sessions

Practicalities

Training Dates:

  • Training Module: May 9th – 11th, 2025
  • Integration Module: October 25th, 2025

Program registration closes on March 1st, 2025

Location & Accommodation:

The training takes place in the breathtaking Gauja National Park, about 1 hour from central Riga, Latvia. Participants will stay at Camping Ozolkalns, with accommodation included in the program price.

To minimize our environmental footprint, we encourage participants to opt for climate-friendly transportation, such as ride-sharing.

Who Can Join?

This program is tailored for certified psychologists, psychotherapy specialists, and psychotherapists who wish to expand their practice into nature-based therapy.

Program Highlights:

  • 4 immersive days (3+1) in nature within a unique, serene environment
  • Experience, experiment with, and master foundational nature-based therapy tools
  • Develop the ability to communicate the benefits of nature-based therapy to clients
  • Join a supportive community of like-minded practitioners for collaborative learning
  • Receive training from two experienced nature-based therapy trainers
  • Participate in 2 online integration meetings for continued learning and development
  • Deepen your personal connection with nature and experience self-development
  • Receive an official Certificate of Completion at an official ceremony

What’s Included in the Program Price?

✔ Accommodation during the Training Module
✔ 2 dinners, warm and cold drinks, and snacks throughout the training module
✔ Snacks during the Integration Module
✔ Access to all training materials
✔ Guidance from two expert trainers
✔ An official certificate of completion

The program is taught in English, with local language translation available if needed.

Pricing and availability

Price: 795 EUR.

The price includes course materials, accommodation, 2 evening meals and snacks. Accomondation is either in a cabin designed for 4–5 people or a larger cabin with 10 beds. The 4-5 person cabins consist of two bedrooms and a bathroom and free WiFi.

A common kitchen is located in a separate house.

150 EUR is to be paid after registration to secure your seat. The remaining payment is due 14 days in advance of the first course day. You may to choose to pay this in installments – contact us for further information.

Number of seats available: 8 – 14

Join Us and Take Your Therapy Practice Outdoors!

This program is an opportunity to redefine how you practice therapy—by immersing yourself and your clients in the healing embrace of nature. Whether you want to deepen your knowledge, expand your therapeutic approach, or strengthen your personal connection with the natural world, this program offers an enriching and transformative experience.

Secure your spot now—registration closes March 1st, 2025!

For more information and to register, visit We Are Nature.