Welcome to the Journey
Explore our curriculum and determine if it’s the right fit for you.
Course Overview
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Module 1: What Is Forest Therapy?
Let’s dive into nature connection and the role of forest therapy. Learn about the history, health benefits, and future of forest therapy.
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Module 2: A Mindful Way
Gain an understanding of key mindfulness-based concepts that will support you in facilitating the practice of forest therapy.
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Module 3: The Flow Model
Step into the sequence of a forest therapy walk. Learn about the Flow model step-by-step and guide with confidence.
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Module 4: Sensory Awareness Meditation
Learn the importance of embodiment and how to offer a simple Sensory Awareness Meditation as well as an optional mindful movement sequence.
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Module 5: Invitations
Master the art of crafting invitations for client engagement. Learn about the five pathways of nature connection and how to best offer an invitation.
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Module 6: Tea
Learn how to prepare and serve tea in the spirit of gratitude and reciprocity.
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Module 7: The Art of Guiding–Part One
Learn how to craft the walk experience—from choosing a suitable trail to walk and invitation models.
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Module 8: The Art of Guiding–Part Two
Discover who you need to be in the role of guide. Develop skills for holding space and effectively communicating a practice of choice.
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Module 9: Logistics & Business Development
Find out what you need to know before you start guiding and how to establish your guiding practice—from insurance to marketing and professional tips.
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Module 10: Nature & Beyond
Explore the psycho-spiritual dimension of the human-nature connection including philosophical inquiries on the origin of our separation and the role of the forest therapy guide in the eco-conscious movement.
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Forest Therapy Walks
Whether you are training online or on retreat, you will experience 3 forest therapy walks. Online students will join us live by connecting virtually via Zoom.
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Nature Connection Practices
Throughout your learning, you’ll be introduced to practices that will help you deepen your connection to yourself and the natural world.
What Our Students Are Saying…
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“As an educator, I felt the pedagogy employed by the FTS exceeded my expectations; I am totally impressed! I felt not only completely supported but also propelled forward by both the instruction and meaningful assignments. Class reading was a luxury and a gift because of your content, the way you write like it’s a meditation, and your beautiful formatting."
G. Lee
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"The Forest Therapy School offers a precious opportunity to reconnect deeply with nature and its spiritual wisdom. You were awesome mentors and made it a sacred, soul satisfying experience. Two words of advice: Do it."
Karen Hood-Caddy
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"Gosh, this stuff is good! It's some of the most relevant and engaging coursework I've ever done! Thank you for opening me to a new and wonderful way of engaging with and relating to all beings. You have enriched my life immeasurably!"
Laura Hamrick
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"The program provided many opportunities to build my interconnection with nature and the curriculum was informative and interesting, but not overwhelming. A huge plus was the life long friends I made during the program. I cannot recommend this school enough!"
Natalie Padavano
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"Never underestimate the power of one person, that is so powerful. I have had an awakening through this course. Thank you for helping me make a difference for our planet and with each other. "
Glenda Albers
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"The Forest Therapy School has created an excellent, well-paced program that is full of relevant, informative, and inspiring content. The instructors are adept at encouraging curiosity and wonder while also demonstrating, by example, their own respect for and dedication to Nature and its power to heal when we open our hearts to all that it has to offer."
P. Lutz
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"Thank you! This training has been amazing and I have learned so much about myself. I am excited to continue in this forest therapy journey."
Jameka Smith
Accreditation and CE Credits
Our forest therapy guide certification program is accredited through the International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance (IMMA), an organization that formally recognizes both mindfulness and the emerging practice of forest therapy.
The International Mindfulness and Meditation Alliance
We are internationally accredited through The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service. As a CPD provider, our program has been rigorously reviewed to meet industry standards, where quality is both recognised and assured.
The Continuing Professional
Development Certification Service
We offer 27 CE credits for national board certified health and wellness coaches through The National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Our training comes highly vetted, meeting rigorous standards for quality and ethical practice. # CEA-000003-1