Accredited Methodology
Treebath’s FTP Training Course has met the rigorous standard set by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) for nine hours of Approved Continuing Education credits, available to licensed social workers. Through this course, we will present information that will engage, empower, and encourage your organzation to apply Forest Therapy in a health and wellnesses capacity.
Forest Therapy Practitioner (FTP) Training
This foundational course is the first step in becoming a Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner.
“Treebath’s founders Nicole and Oskar are inspirational leaders and teachers, and I see them committed to setting the foundation for the growth of this practice in the United States.”
~Joan K., Ash Trainee
Our 3-Point Method©
We have learned that being a good Forest Therapy Practitioner is the result of developing skills that enable participants to find a meditative space that helps create a greater sensory connection with nature. Using this knowledge, Treebath has developed its 3-Point holistic approach to Forest Therapy Practitioner Training. After completing this foundational course your team will have the skills that you need to design walks that help participants find calm, create and hold space, deepen their connections with nature and achieve an overall boosted sense of well-being.
FTP Certification
After completing the FTP Training continue on one of our two tracks to achieve your Certification.
“I loved the training. I now have a strong understanding not only of what Forest Therapy is, but the underlying theory and framework, and how to apply it in real world scenarios to help others. I'm looking forward completing my practicum and am eager for the next steps to see my own practice take root.”
~ Patricia M., Birch Trainee
Program Details
FTP Training
This Forest Therapy Practitioner Training course is intended for licensed or certified (unlicensed) professionals in health care workers, social and human services, and those in other health and wellness practices.
We have learned that being a good Forest Therapy Practitioner is the result of developing skills that enables participants to find a meditative space that helps create a greater sensory connection with nature. Through this course, we will present information that will engage, empower, and encourage your team to apply Forest Therapy in a health and wellnesses capacity. This foundational course will give your team the skills that they need to design walks to help participants can find calm, create and hold space, deepen their connections with nature, and achieve an overall boosted sense of well-being.
Topics Covered
What will students learn?
Treebath’s 3-Point Framework of Forest Therapy supported by decades of industry research and experience.
History and development of Shinrin-Yoku.
Forest medicine, science, theory and research.
Science of meditation, and its application in accelerating connection with nature.
The standard structure of a Forest Therapy experience.
The Art of Language: creating open invitations and meditations.
History and application of circle work and council.
How to manage group dynamics to provide an integrated experience.
Nature awareness and safety.
Guiding style assessment, including introvert/extrovert analysis.
Learning Objectives
What Will Students Be Able to Do After this Course?
Design individual and group Forest Therapy sessions that incorporate the skills acquired to supports healing and mental health.
Outline the history of Shinrin-Yoku, forest bathing and Forest Therapy’s application to mental health.
Define mindfulness and meditation and the underlying attitudinal and theoretical concepts.
Discuss the practice of breath work and application to creating sensory Forest Therapy-experiences for clients and professionals.
Describe the utility of Forest Therapy in clinical practice and evidence supporting its use for specific clients.
Explain how to evaluate the use of Forest Therapy in the treatment of various mental health disorders.
Describe how Forest Therapy techniques may be used in continuing care.
Integrate Forest Therapy into an existing social work, therapeutic, mental health, wellness or other professional practice.
Identify the importance of considering the participants needs and group dynamics.
Distinguish between forest bathing and Forest Therapy applications to improving mental health.
Describe how to compose short meditations invitations, and prompts to encourage inclusion.
Develop an effective style for Forest Therapy using appropriate language and techniques.
Investment
$2,250 USD Tuition Investment for the Forest Therapy Practitioner Training. Group discounts available.
Includes 9 hours of learning time with timed breaks (10 hours total time).
NOTE: Forest Therapy Practitioner Certification requires an additional investment, immersion course work and a one/four month mentored practicum. See details here.
NOTE: Room and board for in-person Certification immersion is NOT included.
What’s Included
Specialized manual and course materials.
Access to our online Practitioner portal.
Access to our client networks.
ACE Credit Certificate.
Small, interactive classes.
Course Format
This is a Hybrid Course consisting of 10 modules where attendees will complete the course partially as a live video synchronous zoom class, and partially in-person, for a total of 9hr10mins of learning time with timed breaks. The content level for the Forest Therapy Practitioner Training is beginner.
6 Live Synchronous Modules covering the history of Forest Therapy, Meditation Techniques and Psychotherapy, and Group Counsel concepts will be taught through live-synchronous learning over zoom.
4 Live In-Person Modules covering Sensory Nature Exploration, Invitations (2 Modules), and Practical Skills are taught in person, with an additional immersive portion of the course that focus on clinical applications of Forest Therapy.
The live synchronous portion of the course is interactive in that attendees will participate in breakout groups and practice guided audio-meditation exercises in nature in their home, or in the vicinity of nature. Attendees will also design short Forest Therapy invitations intended to elicit discussion and questions with other participants.
Agenda
3 Virtual Sessions
6 Modules (2 Modules per evening) and includes 5hrs 30 min total learning hours.
Takes place on 3 consecutive evenings, 2 hours per evening total.
Module Virtual Sessions are 8-10 pm EST, with 1, 10-minute break per evening.
NOTE: You must have a computer and access to the Zoom platform including both video and audio. Zoom is available for both PC and Mac and can be easily downloaded to your computer.
2-Day In-Person Immersion
4 Modules (2 Modules per day) and includes 3hr40mins total learning hours.
Module Sessions are 9:30-11:30 am local time depending on training venue, with 1, 10-minute breaks per day.
Additional immersion exercises each afternoon.
Registration Details
To view available dates and deadlines and register for an upcoming training please click here. If you would like to requesting disability accommodation, or have any other questions, please contact us at the information below. You may review our cancelation policies here.
Instructors for this course are Nicole Elmgart and Oskar Elmgart.
Treebath Nature and Forest Therapy Institute
info@tree-bath.com
+1.203.529.5379
Continuing Education
Forest Therapy Practitioner Training, Course #3527, is approved by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program to be offered by Treebath, Inc. as an individual course. Individual courses, not providers, are approved at the course level. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. ACE course approval period: 08/10/2021 - 08/10/2023. Social workers completing this course receive 9 General Social Work Practice continuing education credits.
In order to receive ACE credit and a ACE credit certificate, all attendees must complete both virtual and in-person components of the Forest Therapy Practitioner Training, and complete a course evaluation post-completion of the course. Course evaluation will be submitted online via a link provided to participants.
ACE credit completion & certificate will be issued by email within ten (10) days of course completion.
FTP Certification
After completing the FTP Training, you may continue on to become a Certified FTP. Whether you chose the novice or professional track, upon completing the FTP Certification you will be able to independently conduct individual and group Forest Therapy sessions that support healing and mental health. The Certification process includes a rigorous mentored practice that fully prepares you to meet the highest standards of Forest Therapy. Certification is only available when registering for the FTP Training.
Pathways
Professional Level (Licensed professionals only (e.g., LCSW, LSW, RN, MD))
Investment: $300 for two year certification
Pre-requisite: Complete the FTP Training course and be in practice for at least three (3) years as a licensed medical, health or wellness professional.
Includes:1-month, 25-hour mentored practicum, one-on-one calls, group sessions, all materials, official Certificate, and membership in Treebath’s FTP Network.
Non-Professional Level
Investment: $1,200 for two year certification
Pre-requisite: Complete the FTP Training course
Includes: 4-month,100-hour mentored practicum, four one-on-one calls, four group sessions, all materials, official Certificate, and membership in Treebath’s FTP Network.