This transformative course is designed for professionals who want to gain the skills and confidence to take their practice outdoors—whether in education, health, or therapeutic settings. Led by experienced health and education practitioners, it integrates best practices in nature connection, eco-psychology, mental health, and resilience.
Why Nature-Based Practice Matters for Mental Health
In an increasingly disconnected world, nature-based practice offers a powerful way to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Research shows that time in nature:
· Reduces stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system
· Enhances resilience and emotional regulation through sensory engagement
· Encourages embodied awareness, helping people feel grounded and present
· Supports a deeper ecological self – fostering a sense of belonging beyond our human identity, reconnecting us to the wider living world
By facilitating meaningful experiences in nature, we help individuals move beyond a mindset of separation, towards a more interconnected, reciprocal relationship with the Earth.
Here’s what one of our recent participants had to say:
“My experience doing this course has really transformed my thinking regarding nature-based practice. I never realised the true impact the outdoors can have on an individual and team level. I hope to see it being prescribed in the future as a treatment for certain health problems.”
—Senior Nurse and Education Fellow, Chichester
Course Highlights
Experiential Learning – Hands-on outdoor sessions at our beautiful woodland site (Mill Woods, East Sussex) Live Webinars & Online Resources – Gain insights from experienced nature practitioners Practical Outdoor Skills – Learn how to work safely and effectively with individuals & groups Optional ITC Level 3 Accreditation – For those who want to enhance their professional qualifications
Start Date: June 30, 2025 or 3rd June 2026 Full details & registration: https://circleofliferediscovery.com/certificate-in-nature-based-practice/ Download the course flyer: https://circleofliferediscovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CLR-Certificate-in-Nature-based-Practice-Flyer-June-2025-2.pdf
Cost: £980 + option £45 of ITC accreditation, bursary places available
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