Join us for the Beyond Boundaries 6-day Training in March, 2026. This comprehensive hybrid learning program is designed to equip therapists with the practical resources and clinical skills to safely, ethically and effectively incorporate principles of Ecotherapy into their current clinical practice, whilst ensuring compliance with leading regulatory bodies.
The 4-day intensive at Wangat Lodge near Dungog, NSW is enhanced by 2 interactive online learning experiences.
Overview:
We know that being outdoors provides many health benefits which have a direct and profound impact on our mental health and wellbeing. Providing nature based therapies is one way mental health practitioners can enhance client outcomes and increase career sustainability. However, transitioning from a room-based approach to an outdoor setting requires consideration to multiple factors across risk and safety, clinical practice and ethical domains.
This training program is designed to equip mental health practitioners with the practical and clinical resources to get started in the outdoor therapy space. Delivered over 6 days, we commence with 1 full day of online learning focused on the practical and administrative tasks as well as the theoretical aspects of nature based practice. This is followed by a 4 day experiential learning program aimed at developing the clinical skills required to safely and effectively integrate nature into your therapeutic work. The final day is delivered live online with a focus on consolidating learning outcomes and application to your professional practice.
This thoughtfully crafted course encourages participants to build on their existing knowledge and experience, intentionally and meaningfully applying the principles of Ecotherapy to existing therapeutic modalities. We will explore current research that informs our understanding of the mechanisms of change in outdoor therapies equipping participants to apply this to their unique setting, interests and client populations.
Participants will be provided with a complete training package including training manual which also includes administrative templates provided as white label documents, fully customisable to reflect your practice.
This includes:
Whether you’ are’re an early career therapist or a seasoned practitioner seeking a practical and relevant training, this course offers an engaging and dynamic learning experience that equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and support to confidently develop their nature-based therapy practice.
Places are strictly limited to ensure personalised support and guidance.
1 day interactive online learning – Modules 1 – 3
4 day experiential learning – Modules 4 & 5
Private and Group Consultation – Module 6
Guided by two experienced psychologists, this course offers a comprehensive blend of theory and practice. Modules 1 – 3 provide the theoretical and practical components of the program preparing participants for the 4-day immersive learning, where we will experience and apply learnings in practical, real-world outdoor therapy sessions at Wangat Lodge.
4 day Immersion
The experiential aspect of the curriculum takes place from Wangat Lodge, 1928 Chichester Dam Rd, Bandon Grove – near Dungog. Participants will have the opportunity to experience firsthand the potential of nature based therapy through personal participation in sessions facilitated by the instructors. You will also be supported to collaboratively plan, develop and deliver your own session(s); these will be shared with the rest of the cohort, providing a compendium of sessions that can be adapted to meet specific clinical needs.
Overview
Module 1
Introduction to Nature-Based Therapy
Module 2
Intersection of Framework and Modality
Module 3
Safety Assessment and Risk Management
Module 4
Developing facilitation skills
Module 5
Planning Ahead
Module 6
Integration
Payment plans are available in 4 instalments of $750.
Cost includes:
Please note – there are many other local options available if you prefer to stay off site, although the cost of accommodation is non-refundable.
Pre-requisites:
Enrolled in or completed a tertiary qualification in mental health.
Cancellations:
Withdrawals are permitted up to 1 month prior to the course, subject to a $100 administration fee. Cancellations within 1 month are non-refundable.
Simply visit our booking page by clicking the button below – head to the Group Sessions tab on the booking page and select Information Session – Beyond Boundaries 6-day Training – Mauro and Sue
Registration is open for Autumn Cohort and we are taking expressions of interest for Spring 2026
Registration Closes: 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the training or when positions have filled.
Numbers are strictly limited.
Online Learning – Modules 1, 2 & 3
Autumn – 6th March 2026
In person immersion Learning – Modules 4 & 5
Arrivals from Sunday 15th March – 3:00pm
Monday the 16th March to Thursday 19th March
Wangat Lodge. 1928 Chichester Dam Rd, Bandon Grove – near Dungog
Online Learning – Module 6
Flexible options with Group Consultation on 27th March – Times TBA
Information Session 1 – Thursday 27th November 2025 5:30 to 6:30
Information session 2 – Monday 15th December 2025 5:30 to 6:30
Information Session 3 – Wednesday 28th January 2026 5:30 to 6:30
On registration you will receive a confirmation email with your payment receipt and all the necessary details to help you with planning around this training. You’ll receive a second email one week prior to the online component with the link to the training, course materials and final details.
For further queries or to register for an information session please feel welcome to contact us directly.
Mauro Vieira: 0426 274149
mauro@naturebasedtherapies.com.au
Sue Jakes: 0448 746848
