ONLINE TRAINING COURSE FOR THERAPISTS AND CLINICS
Ecotherapy Through An Indigenous Lens
How to integrate Indigenous perspectives into an ecotherapy approach.
Transform Your Practice: Integrate Indigenous Wisdom into Nature-Based Therapy
Are You Ready to Enhance Your Therapeutic Skills?
As a therapist, you know the profound impact that nature can have on healing. Yet, how often do you integrate this understanding into your practice? The mental health landscape is evolving, and there's an urgent need for innovative approaches that not only embrace the healing power of the natural world but also respect and incorporate Indigenous wisdom.
The Challenge: Bridging the Gap
Many therapists struggle with how to effectively incorporate nature-based therapies into their practice. You may feel overwhelmed by the complexities of cultural sensitivity, historical trauma, and the need for ethical guidelines. These pain points are real: your clients seek healing, yet traditional methods sometimes fall short in addressing their deeper connections to the land and culture.
Who This Course is For
This course is designed for therapists with an existing eco-therapy practice as well as those interested in starting one. It caters to practitioners working with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients, making it inclusive for a diverse audience. Mental health professionals curious about Indigenous perspectives on nature-based therapy and those seeking to incorporate Indigenous wellness principles into their practice will find this course particularly valuable. No prior experience in eco-therapy is required, as the course welcomes all therapists and mental health professionals eager to explore the intersection of Indigenous wisdom, nature-based healing, and modern therapeutic practices.
Why This Course Matters
This is your opportunity to transform not only your practice but also the lives of your clients. By understanding and integrating Indigenous perspectives into your ecotherapy approach, you can provide a more holistic and effective healing experience. This course is designed to address these challenges head-on, guiding you toward a deeper understanding of how nature and culture intersect in therapy.
What to Expect
In this comprehensive course, you will:
Understand the parallels between modern ecotherapy and traditional Indigenous healing practices
Develop culturally sensitive approaches to your walk and talk therapy program that respect Indigenous perspectives
Learn how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge about the land into your therapeutic practice
Create a therapeutic environment that honours the spiritual connection between people and nature
Address historical trauma and promote healing through land-based interventions
Implement ethical guidelines for practicing ecotherapy with Indigenous and non-Indigenous clients
Build relationships with local Indigenous communities to enhance your practice and understanding
Outcomes You'll Achieve:
Empower clients to connect deeply with nature, leading to reduced stress and improved mental health.
Foster an environment of healing that respects cultural heritage and promotes community engagement.
Enhance your own professional growth by expanding your therapeutic toolkit with innovative, evidence-based approaches.
Build confidence and widen your scope of practice in providing culturally informed nature ba-sed therapy
Imagine being equipped to offer your clients a unique and powerful healing experience. By incorporating Indigenous perspectives into ecotherapy approaches, you’ll not only elevate your practice but also provide a transformative journey for your clients.
Don’t miss this chance to redefine your approach to therapy. Enroll now and become a leader in integrating Indigenous perspectives into Ecotherapy in your practice. Together, we can create a more inclusive and effective healing practice that honours both the land and the wisdom of Indigenous cultures.
Transform your practice today—your clients are waiting.
From start to finish, this training will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills to practice nature-based therapy that is safe, culturally competent and that incorporates Indigenous perspectives and practices.
All lessons are asynchronous and self-paced, designed to fit into your busy schedule. You will get on-demand access to this course for 6 months from purchase date.
A Live Q & A is offered seasonally for extra support and community building.
YOUR INVESTMENT
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Take advantage of our limited-time SPECIAL LAUNCH PRICE for our 8-week online training which will provide everything you need to facilitate a culturally competent and safe Ecotherapy approach that incorporates Indigenous perspectives and practices. All lessons are asynchronous and self-paced, designed to fit into your busy schedule. By purchasing, you agree to the terms and conditions listed on our website.
BUNDLE COURSES AND SAVE
Take advantage of our exclusive bundle offer and save on your training. Enroll in multiple courses to enhance your skills while enjoying significant savings on your total investment.
Receive a 10% discount when you purchase both our Enhanced Walk and Talk Therapy and Ecotherapy Through An Indigenous Lens online training courses totalling approximately $85 in savings after HST.
Receive a 20% discount when you purchase our Enhanced Walk and Talk Therapy, Ecotherapy Through An Indigenous Lens, and Reclaiming Resilience online training courses totalling approximately $340 in savings after HST.
FOR GROUPS
Are you a Group Practice Owner? Train your team and widen their scope. Save on course fees while equipping your practitioners with the skills they need to provide a culturally competent ecotherapy program for your clients.
Private Practice Practitioner? Join forces with your peer colleagues to access our program collectively.
As part of our commitment to Indigenous peoples, a portion of the revenue generated from these course purchases will be allocated towards funding programming and initiatives to support Indigenous clients. By investing in this course, not only are you prioritizing your own professional development, but also contributing to the promotion of culturally competent practices and mental health initiatives in our communities.
Next Steps:
You will be invited to create an account before arriving at the checkout page to finalize your purchase. Once your purchase has been processed, you will receive an email notification to verify and access your account. If you do not see an email from us in your Inbox, check your spam folder and add us to your contacts so you can receive communications regarding the course to you.
*Terms and Conditions:
By purchasing and accessing our Ecotherapy Through An Indigenous Lens course, you are making an ethical commitment to respect the terms of use. Each participant, whether under an individual or group license, agrees not to share, distribute, or reproduce any course materials without explicit permission from Cherry Tree Counselling & Psychotherapy Services. Unauthorized sharing violates our commitment to confidentiality and intellectual property rights. Cherry Tree Counselling reserves the right to monitor and enforce these terms.
**Prices listed are +HST.
If you are still having issues, contact us directly.
Approved for Continuing Education Credits (CECs) by the OAMHP.
Participation in this workshop allows OAMHP members to apply 8 hours (CECs) towards their required continuing education hours. OAMHP’s review of the general content of this workshop recognizes the learning objectives meet and support the criteria (1) for best-known practice in continuing education and (2) for educational requirements for mental health professionals.”
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Amy Commanda, BA, MA, RP
CLINICAL OPERATIONS COORDINATOR AND ASSOCIATE THERAPIST, SHE/HER
Certified Walk and Talk Therapist, Anishinaabe-kwe
As a practicing Walk and Talk therapist and a First Nations person, Amy brings a diverse range of experiences to her work.
Meet Amy, a dedicated practitioner from the Indigenous community, weaving the teachings of her cultural background into her therapeutic practice. She brings her heritage and deep connection to nature into her work as a Walk and Talk therapist and ecotherapist. Rooted in evidenced-based research and her personal journey, Amy’s expertise in ecotherapy and walk and talk counselling models empowers her clients to reconnect with themselves and the natural world.
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