Guide Certification Program: Online

Winter 2025

FOREST THERAPY GUIDE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM - ONLINE


16 weeks: 10 modules + 6-week practicum

January 15, 2025 — April 30, 2025

Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm ET

Location: Live Online via Zoom

Tuition: $1895 USD


Course Objectives:

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Share the history of forest therapy and forest bathing with clients

  • Discuss the holistic benefits of the practice along with the science to back it up

  • Develop mindfulness in nature and embodiment practices

  • Create and offer guided nature meditations, including a mindful movement practice 

  • Explain the importance of the senses in connecting to nature and ourselves

  • Utilize a reliable and trusted walk sequence for guiding clients 

  • Design nature-based invitations for client engagement

  • Modify the walk to meet the needs of the client 

  • Utilize group facilitation and effective communication skills

  • Deepen your understanding of the psycho-spiritual dimension of the human-nature connection


Schedule:

Live Instruction:

Wednesdays, January 15, 2025 – April 30, 2025 | 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm ET

Forest Therapy Walks:

  • Saturday, January 25 @ 10:00 am — 11:30 am ET

  • Saturday, March 1 @ 10:00 am — 11:30 am ET

  • Saturday, March 29 @ 10:00 am — 11:30 am ET

Graduation:

  • Wednesday, April 30, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm ET

To qualify for certification, you may miss no more than 3 classes and you must make 2 of the 3 scheduled forest therapy walks. All classes are recorded.


Class space is limited. Enroll today to save your spot.

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We offer 27 CE credits through the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching.

NBHWC Approved Course CE Number: CEA-000003-1