Bringing Nature into Therapy: A practical introduction for psychologists and psychotherapists

Be among the first 5 participants and recieve a free copy of Aligned With Nature. The planner, designed by Karina Jaskova, a Clinical and Health Psychologist and an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nature-Based Therapy, and Ecopsychology, invites you to explore the earth's rhythmic cycles, enhance your well-being, and embrace a lifestyle aligned with nature’s tempo.

Are you a psychologist or psychotherapist interested in enriching your practice with the therapeutic powers of Nature?

Are you curious to experience and know why an increasing number of psychologists and psychotherapists are turning to Nature-Based Therapy (NBT)?

And why in countries like Canada, Germany, Japan, Norway and Scotland, medical doctors can now safely prescribe NBT?

Then join us on-line June 12th 2025 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM (CET) for a 6,5 hour introduction into NBT exclusively for practicing Psychologists and Psycho-therapists.

Reconnect. Revitalize. Integrate Nature into Your Therapy Practice.

Nature has long been recognized as a powerful force for healing, yet many therapists struggle to integrate it into their practice - especially in urban settings.

"Bringing Nature into Therapy: Practical Tools for Psychologists and Psychotherapists" is an informative 1-day online workshop designed to bridge this gap by providing practical, science-backed evidence and tools to start incorporating Nature into your therapeutic work. Whether you’re a psychologist, psychotherapist, or mental health professional, this workshop will offer you fresh, actionable knowledge and tools to enhance client outcomes through Nature-based interventions. Join us and discover how even a glimpse of Nature can deepen healing, foster resilience, and create a profound connection in therapy.

The workshop is offered in collaboration with “Society of Nature-Based Therapy Latvia”. Read the article Why Reconnecting With Nature Is Key To Our Health And Environmental Well-Being by Karina Jaskova, Ecotherapist, Clinical Pshychologist and Founder of “Society of Nature-Based Therapy Latvia” and Whispers of the Earth.

"Bringing Nature into Therapy: Practical Tools for Psychologists and Psychotherapists" is a one-day immersive online workshop designed to provide mental health professionals with practical, evidence-based information, frameworks and tools to start incorporating foundational Nature-based elements into their therapy work.

No prior experience with nature-based therapy is required - just an open and curious mind and a willingness to explore!

Through inspirational presentations, interactive discussions, experiential exercises, and real-world case studies, you'll explore:

The science behind NBT and how nature positively influences health and well-being and therapeutic outcomes
How to integrate NBT activities into existing therapy work with clients
Practical foundational techniques to bring Nature into therapy - even in urban settings. The techniques are designed to work with mild to moderate symptoms related to i. e. burnout, anxiety, stress, social isolation, grief and unhealthy attachments
Safety, ethical and cultural considerations in integrating Nature therapy into different modalities

About the workshop

Program (09:00 AM - 3:30 PM (CET)):

Session 1: Foundations of Nature-Based Therapy

The Why of NBT and The Science
Evidence based benefits of NBT
The history and foundations of NBT
Myths and concerns about NBT

Session 2: Nature as a Co-Therapist: Practical Applications

Multiple therapies, applicable for multiple populations, treating multiple conditions and at multiple levels
The role of Nature in therapy
Case studies
Preparation

Session 2 (cont’d): Deepening the Connection: Embodied Nature Practices

Practical tools suitable for adult clients with mild to moderate symptoms related to i. e. burnout, anxiety, stress, social isolation, grief and unhealthy attachments.

Session 3: Safety and Ethics