Using Forest Therapy in Your Therapeutic Practice

Join the FTV team to learn ways of using nature based creative and sensory activities to enhance the wellbeing of your clients. Matt Glover, Lead Guide at Forest Therapy Victoria and director of MGA Counselling Services, is a trauma-informed counsellor dedicated to helping individuals and couples build lives they find fulfilling and abundant. He is Australia’s first counsellor accredited with the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance! This professional development (PD) workshop is ideal for anyone in a "people-helping" role— whether that’s as a counsellor, psychologist, social worker, or spiritual carer. It’s a hands-on experience, giving participants a chance to enjoy the benefits of Forest Therapy firsthand while also diving into the latest research connecting nature with mental wellbeing. If you're interested in a unique approach to enhance your practice, join Matt for this PD experience. It’s a chance to learn, refresh, and connect with nature in a meaningful way. NOTE: Our Forest Therapy Journal is available at 20% off with the purchase of a ticket for this event. Select the "Individual Ticket with Standard FT Journal" and we will deliver your journal to you on the day. For more information on the journal, visit: https://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au/the-forest-therapy-journal/ .... Forest Therapy is an emerging field in the health and wellbeing industry. With recognised beneficial impacts on our immune systems, heart rate, concentration, sleep patterns, and general wellbeing, this is three hours well spent! Combining a gentle walk with forest therapy activities, participants will experience nature in a whole new way. On the day of your walk, it is essential you bring the following: Covered, walking shoes - no open toed shoes please! Water bottle and snacks. Pen and notebook Clothing appropriate to the weather conditions. Please ensure you are wearing sunscreen. Note that the walk will be postponed if the weather conditions are deemed to be too dangerous. For more information on this PD or Forest Therapy Victoria, visit https://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au/programs-and-activities/professional-development/