Description:
OPD Points: 10
Learn about the practice of Forest Therapy and its benefits as an adjunct for counselling. You will also experience the benefits for yourself during an immersive 2-hour virtual guided walk by the President of the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA).
Flexible dates on a weekday or weekend are now available to cater to the growing demand for nature-based interventions for health and wellbeing. The objective of the workshop is to impart knowledge and experiential learning on the Public health practice of Forest Therapy.
The workshop will introduce the history, research and evidence that supports the preventative and therapeutic practice of Forest Therapy. Students will learn about the benefits of incorporating Nature and Forest Therapy into their own wellbeing practices.
This workshop is also suited to anyone aspiring to offer Forest Therapy in their counselling practice. Students will be introduced to the skill set required to support clients in safe outdoor settings.
Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:
This four-hour online workshop includes:
- An introduction to the history, research, and benefits of Forest Therapy as an innovative and effective Public health practice.
- Theoretical and practical aspects of Forest Therapy Sessions.Outline of the structure of Forest Therapy sessions.
- 2-hour virtual guided Forest Therapy Walk.
- Q&A
Presenter / Provider:
Dr. Dieter Kotte, International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA)
Presenter Qualifications:
Dr. Dieter Kotte is INFTA’s Secretary and International Strategic Advisor. Dr. Kotte is also the Chief Editor of the International Handbook of Forest Therapy and developed the International Core Curriculum of Forest Therapy (ICCFT) as the global standard for Forest Therapy as a Public health practice. Susan Joachim is the President of the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance (INFTA), Forest Therapist, Mentor and Forest Medicine Practitioner. She has trained with Dr. Qing Li in Japan and Professor Won Sop Shin in South Korea. 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 practicum. Both presenters train and mentor guides all over the world.
Meals Included:
Start / End Date
Course Duration:
Course Hours:
10 hours
Registration Instructions:
Please contact us via INFTA’s contact page with a preferred date and time and we will get back to you.
