Somatic Work in Nature-Based Therapy

Nature can ground us in the present moment and connect us to our bodies, fostering growth and healing in therapy. This highly interactive (intermediate to advanced) workshop will give participants the opportunity to experience what it looks and feels like to work with nature as a therapeutic partner in psychotherapy sessions outside, with a focus on somatic therapy interventions. The training will include case examples, demonstrations, small group practice and reflection.

If you have already attended a Nature-Based/Ecotherapy introductory session offered by Becky or Kari, this workshop will provide an opportunity to deepen your practice and build confidence in conducting therapy outdoors.

We will meet outside by at Crosby Farm Regional park along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. We will be sitting on the ground, standing, and walking slowly for about a quarter mile or so in the woods and along the river. Please let us know if you have any concerns about mobility and we can figure it out together. Please wear clothing that you can be comfortable in outside for the morning. (See FAQ for the rain plan.)

The providers with Minneapolis Nature-Based Therapy have had more than 5,000 sessions outside with clients since 2021. We have learned so much and are excited to share our experiences; we want this field to grow, for the benefit of clients and providers alike.

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This workshop is part of a series of workshop offerings in 2025. Look for the following listings on Eventbrite:

• Friday May 30, 2025. 9:30 - 3:30 (6 CEU hours provided). Intro to Outdoor Ecotherapy for Mental Health Professionals (May 2025) Tickets, Fri, May 30, 2025 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite
• September 19, 2025. 9-12:30. The Power of Play in Nature-Based Therapy
• November 2025, date TBA. Decolonizing Nature-Based Therapy. (will include ethics CEUs). Feel free to email or text Kari to indicate interest in this workshop.

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Discounts are available if you register for more than one workshop. Enter the code MULTIPLE at checkout to take $20 off the cost of each workshop.

Discounts are also available for students and for clinicians from under-represented groups in the mental health field. Just use the code STUDENT at checkout to take $40 off the cost.

You may only use one of the discount codes.

Also feel to reach out if cost is a barrier. We are committed to making this training accessible to all.

Note: Minneapolis Nature-Based Therapy is an approved CE Provider by the Minnesota Board of Social Work. Other professions can self-submit for CEU credit.

Feel free to reach out to Kari with any questions. a2FyaSB8IG5hdHVyZWJhc2VkICEgY2FyZQ==. 612-562-1252.

Info: Participants will be led through several somatic nature-based practices that can connect us and our clients to our bodies and to the sense of aliveness that is crucial for healing in therapy. During the reflection time we will explore how to create safe spaces/containers for doing deep work outside.

Info: Participants will be led through several somatic nature-based practices that can connect us and our clients to our bodies and to the sense of aliveness that is crucial for healing in therapy. During the reflection time we will explore how to create safe spaces/containers for doing deep work outside.

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