Free Webinar: Ethical, Logistical and Practical Considerations for Outdoor Therapy
Offered & hosted by Somatic Nature Therapy Institute
Do you want to get off the couch and venture outside with your therapy clients—but don’t know where to begin? Have you wondered, “Is it safe to incorporate nature into my sessions if I don’t have any formal outdoor therapy training?”
We’ve put together a FREE 75-minute webinar for you that covers the ins and outs of safety, ethics, and logistical considerations for outdoor therapy. This session will give you the confidence to ethically bring the healing power of nature into your work with clients now… SIGN UP VIA THIS LINK
Webinar Details
Date: Monday, February 17th
Time: 5:00 – 6:15 pm MT I 7:00 – 8:15 pm ET
Location: Online via Zoom- Sign up here for zoom link
What You’ll Gain from This Webinar:
Key ethical and safety considerations for outdoor therapy
How to navigate confidentiality, informed consent, and risk management
What to bring & how to prepare for outdoor sessions
Common challenges & how to overcome them
Resources for further training and support
Meet Your Presenters:
Katie Asmus MA, LPC, BMP – Somatic & Nature-Based Therapist, Supervisor, Trainer, and Rites of Passage Guide, with over 30 years of experience working in collaboration with Nature.
Angela Merrill MA, LPC– Integrative Psychotherapist, Teacher, Wilderness Guide, and Environmentalist with over 20 years of experience in nature-based work.
Together, we bring 50+ years of experience working with clients in nature. We’ll make sure to leave time for Q&A, so you can get your burning questions answered!
Can’t make it live? No problem! A replay will be sent to all registered participants. And, feel free to share this with anyone who might benefit.
We hope to see you there!
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Due to adverse weather conditions, all Naropa campuses will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024. All classes that require a physical presence on campus will be canceled. All online and low-residency programs are to meet as scheduled.
Based on the current weather forecast, the Healing with the Ancestors Talk & Breeze of Simplicity program scheduled for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday will be held as planned.
Staff that do not work remotely or are scheduled to work on campus, can work remotely. Staff that routinely work remotely are expected to continue to do so.
As a reminder, notifications will be sent by e-mail and the LiveSafe app.
Regardless of Naropa University’s decision, if you ever believe the weather conditions are unsafe, please contact your supervisor and professors. Naropa University trusts you to make thoughtful and wise decisions based on the conditions and situation in which you find yourself in.
