🆕BRAND-NEW!🆕
Nature Therapy Part II: Advanced Applications of Nature-Based Therapy and Eco-Therapy
Presented by: Becky Robbins, LMHC
When: Saturday, July 12th, 2025 | 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live in-person at the Shoreline Center
Continuing Education Credit Hours: 6 CEs – 2 count as Law & Ethics CEs | $199.00
This workshop is a continuation of the workshop, “Introduction to Nature-based Therapy: More Than a Walk in the Park.” Attendees must have completed the introduction workshop before taking this advanced workshop.
Whether you already have a foundational understanding of nature-based therapy or eco-therapy from taking the introductory course with Becky or elsewhere, this Advanced Applications of Nature-Based and Eco-Therapy workshop offers participants the opportunity for a deep dive into the concepts and application of nature-based therapy (NBT) and eco-therapy (ET) techniques. This day-long course is designed for therapists who want to deepen their skills and understanding.
This brand-new workshop offers an in-depth exploration of ecological, biopsychosocial, and somatic theories, including biophilia, ecopsychology, polyvagal theory, mindfulness-based approaches, and Jungian theory, among others, as well as practical strategies for integrating them into your clinical practice. Through experiential exercises, interactive lectures, and case discussions, you’ll gain tools to:
- Apply advanced interventions,
- Learn scales and measurements for tracking progress and efficacy,
- Navigate ethical and cultural considerations,
- Choose appropriate approaches for specific issues and diagnosis, and
- Enhance outcomes for both clients and yourself by engaging nature as co-therapist.
Objectives:
- Explore advanced ecological and psychological theories.
- Practice nature-based somatic and expressive arts interventions with intention and mindfulness.
- Address cultural and ecological diversity with sensitivity and integrity.
- Integrate NBT and ET with numerous trauma-informed, client-centered approaches.
- Understand evidence-based scales and measures that apply to outdoor therapy.
- Advance your understanding of treatment appropriateness with case studies.
Indoor and Outdoor Sessions
This workshop will be divided into an indoor morning session and an outdoor afternoon session, separated by the lunch hour. The morning session will include lectures, dyad/triad work, and discussion. The afternoon session will include advanced topics and experientials, working with case studies and role-playing, as well as a discussion on crisis management.