Nature Based Therapy (Ecotherapy) – An Invitation and Introduction

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                                                                                                                  Kelly Jarvis (2017) Earth Art

 

For: people wanting to/working on social and therapeutic horticulture and nature based projects, suitable for:

  • counsellors
  • psychologists
  • drug and alcohol workers
  • youth workers
  • community gardens
  • childcare/aged care workers
  • art/occupational/ diversional therapist
  • group facilitators
  • mental health nurses/workers

 COURSE INCLUDES

  • introduction to Nature Based Therapies
  • relevant theoretical frameworks
  • evidence base of benefits working with nature
  • group facilitation skills specific to working with nature contexts
  • WH&S considerations
  • program development
  • participate in inspiring activity ideas
  • presentation from a previous participant (2017) of her own model “Puawai” ( to bloom) in family violence work

Kerryn Coombs-Valeontis (B.Ed. Master App. Sci. Social Ecology Dip. Transpersonal Art Therapy Cert. Horticultural Therapy Cert. Organic Agriculture) is an Art Therapist and Horticultural Therapist, working in mental health, in Sydney, Australia. She is also a teacher, poet and artist, who grew up in Aotearoa, NZ. She was commissioned to develop this course, for the Horticultural Society of NSW in 2012. She has taught it to over 50 participants. It has developed from her years of working in the community and mental health sectors, and as an Art and Horticultural Therapist

COST: (NZ) $395 early bird paid by 25 February 2018 $445 after this date. All vegetarian meals and  accommodation included.

Enquiries /bookings; kvaleontis@gmail.com (www.earthcreateheal.com)

 

Bookings

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