Description:
OPD Points: 10
The objective of this online, self-paced course is to introduce Forest Therapy as a nature-based preventive Public health practice to anyone interested in taking a deeper dive into the practice. This course is recommended as the first step for counsellors and mental health professionals considering the INFTA-Forest Therapy Guide Training and certification. You can enroll in this course and start at any time, at any point throughout the year and complete it at your own pace. If you’re looking to fit your study on Nature and Forest Therapy around your lifestyle, this course is for you. The course is also the first step towards full international accreditation as an INFTA Certified and Accredited Forest Therapy Guide.
The course is based on the International Core Curriculum of Forest Therapy (evaluated and validated by 120+ experts from 20 countries) and backed by the latest research and the International Handbook of Forest Therapy endorsed and supported by the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA). This online Forest Therapy Foundation Course will introduce you to the science and research of Forest Therapy as well as the practices for personal health and well-being. The study may also enhance your practice as a mental health professional.
To find out more and enrol, please click here: https://infta.net/training/foundation/
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
This self-paced online course is designed for anyone who wishes to learn about Forest Therapy. The INFTA Forest Therapy Foundation (FTF) does not require any formal previous prerequisite or knowledge. Even better, you can learn about the many benefits of Forest Therapy as an innovative and effective Public health practice at your very own pace. Wherever you are, whenever you have time. The FTF is designed for self-paced study.
The structure of this online learning model also allows you to fast-track and complete the study in as little as four weeks, or you can take your time over a longer period. Designed to take you on a journey of discovery covering decades of science and research, this training retreat introduces both theoretical and practical aspects of Forest Therapy. While there is a lot to learn, our curriculum and course designers have paid special emphasis to make this course enjoyable and very easy to follow.
The comprehensive Study Guide forms the backbone of the FTF. It is well-written, rich in content – yet easy to read. You will find plenty of important links to science and research, podcasts, Ted Talks, and downloadable infographics. To find out more, apply, and enrol, please click here. Payment can be made via direct bank transfer or credit card.
Presenter / Provider:
Professor Dr. Dieter Kotte and Susan Joachim, International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA)
Presenter Qualifications:
Professor Dr. Dieter Kotte is the Chief Editor of the International Handbook of Forest Therapy and developed the International Core Curriculum of Forest Therapy (ICCFT), the global standard for Forest Therapy as a Public health practice. Susan Joachim (ACIS) is the President of the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA), Forest Therapist, Mentor and Forest Medicine Practitioner.
Susan Joachim is an INFTA Certified and Accredited Forest Therapy Guide. She holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and continues her own CPD with the international research community. Susan brings her passion for hiking, nature connection, adult education, and lifelong learning to the course. She is also passionate about connecting people to the forest and mentoring guides through their six-month practicum. Both presenters train and mentor guides all over the world.
