Nature Connection & Forest Bathing Guide
Certified and Accredited Training
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All of our trainings offer in person practice.
Some of the theory can be accessed online
We believe that to integrate training and practice you need to experience this in person.
A maximum of 12 students per cohort and only one cohort per year.
A maximum of 12 students per cohort and only one cohort per year.
This training is 6 months long with
access to online theory and required reading elements,
live sessions online, Q & A and in person sessions
throughout each module.
At the beginning of Module 5 there is also a 5 day in-person intensive.
Our Nature Connection & Forest Bathing Guide Training is accredited by CMA
Our Nature Connection & Forest Bathing Guide Training is accredited by CMA
and approved by our Insurers
and approved by our Insurers
Who would it suit?
Anyone that would like to deepen their own practice in Nature Connection
Anyone that would like to incorporate being in Nature into their existing business.
Anyone that would like to bring Nature connection sessions to their community.
Anyone that has already trained online, but has not gained the confidence to deliver groups themselves.
A maximum of 12 students per cohort and only one cohort per year.
A maximum of 12 students per cohort and only one cohort per year.
Training Structure
Training Structure
Module one - The Concept
The history of where this practice came from, the essence of what it offers on all levels (Mental, physical and emotional health).
The narrative, the journey and our connections - how can you take the step to be open to Natures wisdoms.
Module Two - Arriving and opening
Introducing presence. Arriving, introducing our sessions, addressing expectations. Introducing our senses awareness and sharing insights.
Module Three - The flow of a session
Feeling the sense of arrival, connection and partnership with the land and the wider living world. Connecting with our own wild stories and being present.
Module Four - Holding space
We explore the importance of language, factors in holding your group and the importance of walking your talk.
Module Five - Deepening connection and integration
This module is more practical. It is the start of your practicing creating activities in partnership with Nature. It includes the 5 day inperson intensive. During this intensive you will have plenty of opportunity to practise your skills and will end with a group of volunteers for you to guide.
Module 6 - Practicalities
Sourcing your area to deliver sessions, permissions, risk assessments, outdoor first aid and more. Your final assignments including group practices and solo medicine walk.
By the end of the seventh month, all assignments, practices and modules must be completed and submitted for assessment and marking.
Gain the skills and the confidence to run your own sessions and build your community
Gain the skills and the confidence to run your own sessions and build your community
The 5 day intensive will be held in North Lincolnshire.
We will be out in Nature every day in a blend of environments from woodlands to beach and countryside.
Each day we will integrate your learning and develop your skills with practise.
Accomodation and food is not included within this intensive.
There are local options available to suit a variety of budgets and costs including:
a local camping site that is surrounded by forest and homes a number of animals on the site (also has showers and toilets on site and a cafe)
A lovely Inn that offers rooms and twin rooms so you may wnat to share with one of your cohort
A number of lovely hotels in the area.
2026 cohort starts May 18th with the in-person intensive 14th - 18th September
2027 cohort starts Jan 17th with the in-person intensive 10th - 14th May
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Your Trainer
Your Trainer
Maria is an ANFT Certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide and Coach, Shinrin- Yoku Practitioner, EcoNidra Teacher, Natural Mindfulness Guide, Holding Space facilitator and Coach, Therapeutic Writing & Story Weaving and Mindfulness / Compassion Teacher. ( Plus others that deepen and compliment the above).
She is the founder of Mindful Connections where she facilitates both individual, group and private experiences to help increase balance, stillness and much needed rest.
She works with public groups, 1:1 individual coaching & mentoring basis and with a number of corporate teams to help promote workforce wellbeing, balance and resilience.
After a period of work related burn out in 2001 and 2002, Maria found a path to her own restoration, during a solo journey along the West Coast of Ireland. She is dedicated to helping others find their own balance, stillness and rediscovery through the healing power of Nature and connection, natural silence and self care practices.
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