Current Trainings Available

Integrative Forest Therapy Practitioner Training ( Europe/ North America)

17th Jan- 17th July 2022
6 months

Training will take place over 6 months. There will be 4 weeks of intensive blended online learning incorporating lectures from industry experts, groupwork, experiential nature-based activities, reflective practice, multimedia engagement and case study analysis . You will also have 5 months of mentored practice throughout this period which will include monthly group and individual calls. In addition, you have the option of attending a 3-day nature immersion training at an additional cost to supplement your skills and embed the practice. (Please see further details on the website). We keep group size small (maximum 15 participants) to optimise a tailored learning experience.

The times for the training will be:
Week One: Monday 17th Jan, Wed 19th Jan, Friday 21st Jan
Week Two: Monday 24th Jan, Wed 26th Jan, Friday 28th Jan
Week Three: Monday 14th Feb, Wednesday 16th Feb, Friday 18th Feb
Week Four: Monday 21st Feb, Wed 23rd Feb, Friday 25th Feb)

5 months Mentored Practice (March, April, May, June, July)

Blended Online Training Times

• Ireland and UK Time: 6.30- 8.30pm
• Copenhagen, Brussels, Berlin, Oslo: 7.30 – 9.30pm
New York/ Montreal 1.30pm- 3.30pm

Please check your country time:
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Please ensure you have time to engage in self-guided personal nature connection practices during the two-week online training.

The online training will be highly experiential and facilitated through Zoom with group work, experiential nature-based activities, lectures, video, reflective practice.

5-month home-based Mentored Practice will be incorporated throughout the 6-month training programme to support you to integrate your learning. You will attend a series of monthly calls with colleagues and mentors.

This mentored practice includes several online calls with your mentor, assignments, and nature connection practices.

Total hours for online training including self-guided nature-based practice are 80 hours + 90 hours of mentored practice over the course of six months. Total 170 hours.

The 90 practice hours breaks down to 15 hours per month or 0.5 days per week of assignments and self-guided practice. Included in this is 8 hours of contact time with your mentor through group and individual calls. After this period, once you have met the requirements to be a competent practitioner and have completed both your outdoor first aid and mental health first aid, you will receive your Integrative Forest Therapy Practitioner Certification.

Integrative Forest Therapy Practitioner Training
(Europe/ Asia- Pacific)

14th March- 14th September 2022
6 months

Training will take place over 6 months. There will be 4 weeks of intensive blended online learning incorporating lectures from industry experts, groupwork, experiential nature-based activities, reflective practice, multimedia engagement and case study analysis . You will also have 5 months of mentored practice throughout this period which will include monthly group and individual calls. In addition, you have the option of attending a 3-day nature immersion training at an additional cost to supplement your skills and embed the practice. (Please see further details on the website). We keep group size small (maximum 15 participants) to optimise a tailored learning experience.

The times for the training will be:
Week One: Monday 14th March, Wed 16th March, Friday 18th March
Week Two: Monday 21st March, Wednesday 23rd March, Friday 25th March

Two Months Mentored Practice ( Months April and May)

Week Three: Monday 13th June, Wed 15th June, Fri 17th June
Week Four: Monday 20th June, Wed 22nd June, Fri 24th June
Three months mentored practice ( July/ August/ September)

Blended Online Training Times
• Ireland and UK Time: 10 am – 12 pm
• Copenhagen, Brussels, Berlin, Oslo: 11 am – 1 pm
• New Delhi, India: Please check world time buddy
• Hong Kong: Please check world time buddy
• Sydney, Australia: Please check world time buddy

Please check your country time:
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Please ensure you have time to engage in self-guided personal nature connection practices during the two-week online training.

The online training will be highly experiential and facilitated through Zoom with group work, experiential nature-based activities, lectures, video, reflective practice.

5-month home-based Mentored Practice will be incorporated throughout the 6-month training programme to support you to integrate your learning. You will attend a series of monthly calls with colleagues and mentors.

This mentored practice includes several online calls with your mentor, assignments, and nature connection practices.

Total hours for online training including self-guided nature-based practice are 80 hours + 90 hours of mentored practice over the course of six months. Total 170 hours.

The 90 practice hours breaks down to 15 hours per month or 0.5 days per week of assignments and self-guided practice. Included in this is 8 hours of contact time with your mentor through group and individual calls. After this period, once you have met the requirements to be a competent practitioner and have completed both your outdoor first aid and mental health first aid, you will receive your Integrative Forest Therapy Practitioner Certification.

Integrative Forest Therapy Practitioner Training
(Europe/ Asia- Pacific)

18th July- 18th January 2023
6 months

Training will take place over 6 months. There will be 4 weeks of intensive blended online learning incorporating lectures from industry experts, groupwork, experiential nature-based activities, reflective practice, multimedia engagement and case study analysis . You will also have 5 months of mentored practice throughout this period which will include monthly group and individual calls. In addition, you have the option of attending a 3-day nature immersion training at an additional cost to supplement your skills and embed the practice. (Please see further details on the website). We keep group size small (maximum 15 participants) to optimise a tailored learning experience.

The times for the training will be:

Week One: Monday 18th July , Wed 20th July, Friday 22nd July(3 mornings/afternoons/evenings)
Week Two: Monday 25th July, Wednesday 27th July, Friday 29th July (3 mornings/afternoons/evenings):

2 months of Mentored Practice ( August/ September)
Week Three: Monday 10th Oct, Wed 12th Oct, Fri 14th Oct
Week Four: Monday 24th Oct, Wed 26th Oct, Fri 28th Oct
3 Months of Mentored Practice ( November, December, January)
• Ireland and UK Time: 10 am – 12 pm
• Copenhagen, Brussels, Berlin, Oslo: 11 am – 1 pm
• New Delhi, India: Please check world time buddy
• Hong Kong: Please check world time buddy
• Sydney, Australia: Please check world time buddy

Please check your country time
https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

Please check your country time:
https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

Please ensure you have time to engage in self-guided personal nature connection practices during the two-week online training.

The online training will be highly experiential and facilitated through Zoom with group work, experiential nature-based activities, lectures, video, reflective practice.

5-month home-based Mentored Practice will be incorporated throughout the 6-month training programme to support you to integrate your learning. You will attend a series of monthly calls with colleagues and mentors.

This mentored practice includes several online calls with your mentor, assignments, and nature connection practices.

Total hours for online training including self-guided nature-based practice are 80 hours + 90 hours of mentored practice over the course of six months. Total 170 hours.

The 90 practice hours breaks down to 15 hours per month or 0.5 days per week of assignments and self-guided practice. Included in this is 8 hours of contact time with your mentor through group and individual calls. After this period, once you have met the requirements to be a competent practitioner and have completed both your outdoor first aid and mental health first aid, you will receive your Integrative Forest Therapy Practitioner Certification.

Forest Bathing Guide Training
(Europe/ North America)

12th Sept- 23rd December 2022
3.5 months

The times and dates for the training will be:

Monday 12th Sept, Wed 14th Sept, Friday 16th (3 mornings/afternoons/evenings)
and Monday 19th Sept, Wed 21st Sept, Friday 23rd May (mornings/afternoons/evenings):

• Ireland and UK Time: 6.30- 8.30pm
• Copenhagen, Brussels, Berlin, Oslo: 7.30 – 9.30pm
• New York/ Montreal 1.30 – 3.30pm

Please check your country time:
https://www.worldtimebuddy.com/

Please ensure you have time to engage in self-guided personal nature connection practices during the two-week online training.

The online training will be highly experiential and facilitated through Zoom with group work, experiential nature-based activities, lectures, video, reflective practice.

3-month home-based Mentored Practice will follow the online training to support you to integrate the learning. You will attend a series of monthly calls with colleagues and mentors.
This mentored practice includes several online calls with your mentor, assignments, and nature connection practices.

Total hours for blended online training and self-guided practice are 40 hours + 45 hours over the course of three months. The 45 practice hours breaks down to 15 hours per month or 0.5 days per week. After this period, once you have met the requirements to be a competent guide and have completed your outdoor first aid you will receive your Forest Bathing Guide Certification.

You can also complete the Optional 3 Day Nature Immersion Training ( See dates on Website)