Get up to £300 off! The Certificate in Nature-based Practice starts again 3rd June 2026.
This training takes place over the seasons and begins again on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. Bursary places are available, which, if approved, reduce the cost by up to £300. The direct link for bursary applications is here.
🚨 The bursary application deadline is 30th April 2026. 🚨
Part 1 in the woods: 3rd – 5th June 2026
Part 2 in the woods: 7th September 2026
Regular cost: £980
Bursary rate: £680
+ optional ITC accreditation fee of £58.
About our flagship training, the Certificate in Nature-based Practice
Train to take your therapeutic practice with clients/patients/students outdoors with expert facilitators and authors Marina Robb and Jon Cree.
This transformative course is designed for professionals who want to gain the skills and confidence to take their practice outdoors—whether in education, health, or therapeutic settings. Led by experienced health and education practitioners, it integrates best practices in nature connection, eco-psychology, mental health, and resilience.
Why Nature-Based Practice Matters for Mental Health
In an increasingly disconnected world, nature-based practice offers a powerful way to support mental and emotional wellbeing. Research shows that time in nature:
· Reduces stress and anxiety by calming the nervous system
· Enhances resilience and emotional regulation through sensory engagement
· Encourages embodied awareness, helping people feel grounded and present
· Supports a deeper ecological self – fostering a sense of belonging beyond our human identity, reconnecting us to the wider living world
By facilitating meaningful experiences in nature, we help individuals move beyond a mindset of separation, towards a more interconnected, reciprocal relationship with the Earth.
Here’s what one of our recent participants had to say:
“My experience doing this course has really transformed my thinking regarding nature-based practice. I never realised the true impact the outdoors can have on an individual and team level. I hope to see it being prescribed in the future as a treatment for certain health problems.”
—Senior Nurse and Education Fellow, Chichester
Course Highlights
🌱 Experiential Learning – Hands-on outdoor sessions at our beautiful woodland site (Mill Woods, East Sussex)
🌱 Live Webinars & Online Resources – Gain insights from experienced nature practitioners
🌱 Practical Outdoor Skills – Learn how to work safely and effectively with individuals & groups
🌱 Optional ITC Level 3 Accreditation – For those who want to enhance their professional qualifications
🌱 Start Date: 3rd June 2026
🌱 Full details & registration: https://circleofliferediscovery.com/certificate-in-nature-based-practice/
🌱 Download the course flyer: https://circleofliferediscovery.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CLR-Certificate-in-Nature-based-Practice-Flyer-June-2026.pdf
Cost: £980 + optional £58 ITC accreditation, bursary places available until 30th April 2026.
This course has informed two academic research projects funded by Natural England.
Discover more about this Integrating Nature-based Interventions into the NHS project and download the reports here:
https://circleofliferediscovery.com/nature-based-practice-in-the-nhs/
https://mailchi.mp/circleofliferediscovery/embedding-nature-based-practice-report-2025
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