Description
Step outside and discover the transformative power of nature in your professional practice. If you’re a professional in health, social care, or education seeking to ground your work in a clinical model that harnesses the benefits of nature, this course will guide you every step of the way.
Join us for our 3-day EcoSensory Practitioner Training in Colchester, Essex, from October 25th-27th, 2024.
This immersive weekend brings together essential theory and hands-on practice, merging the best of our former online “Growing Roots” training with experiential learning in a natural woodland setting.
To complement your in-person training, you’ll receive lifetime access to the Growing Roots online course—featuring over 25 hours of multimedia content designed to deepen your understanding and cater to your learning style.
During the training, you will:
- Immerse Yourself in Nature: Spend 18 hours in a beautiful woodland environment, participating in nature-based activities that promote regulation, healing, and well-being.
- Master Key Skills: Gain practical knowledge on assessing the needs of individuals and groups, effectively working outdoors, and building confidence in applying the EcoSensory Therapy model.
- Develop Your Practice: Learn how to create tailored intervention plans, integrate nature into your sessions, and utilise our evidence-based model to support a wide range of socio-emotional, developmental, and behavioural needs.
- Equip Yourself with Tools: Receive a comprehensive toolkit, including risk assessments, site inspection guides, and session planning sheets, ensuring you’re fully prepared to integrate nature into your practice safely and effectively.
- Case Study Application: On day three, participate in guided case study discussions, where you’ll apply your learning to real-world scenarios. This will prepare you to implement the EcoSensory Model of Practice with your client group.
Course Structure:
- Day One and Two:
- Experience the EcoSensory Model of Practice in person, immersing yourself in its core elements: Ground, Connect, Rhythm, Discover, Attend, Create, Nourish & Reflect.
- Our EcoSensory Therapy Trainers will guide you through the process, providing a Practitioner’s Guide and Workbook that includes essential tools like Clinical Formulation Templates, Assessment Tools, Session Planning Worksheets, Session Review Worksheets, Risk Assessment Proformas, and more.
- Day Three:
- This day focuses on your practice. Working in small groups, you’ll use the EcoSensory Model to assess and plan a session based on a case study that’s meaningful to you.
- You’ll conduct mini EcoSensory sessions, taking the lead and practising elements and activities that you’ve assessed as beneficial for your chosen client or group.
- This is your opportunity to experiment, learn by doing, and grow from the shared knowledge of your peers.
We’ll conclude the weekend by ensuring you have clear directions and actionable steps to advance your EcoSensory practice.
Timings:
- Morning: Meet at the car park each day from 09:00-09:15.
- Departure: We’ll head into the woods together at 09:30.
- End of Day: Return to the car park on Friday and Saturday at 16:30-16:45; on Sunday at 15:00.
Certification and Community:
- EcoSensory Practitioner Certification: After successfully completing the course and submitting a case study, you will receive your certification, enabling you to call yourself a Certified EcoSensory Therapy Practitioner.
- Ongoing Community Engagement: As a participant in this training, you’ll have access to our monthly ‘Community Forums’ with EcoSensory Tutors (Co-Founders and Clinical Leads in Clinical Psychology and Occupational Therapy). These 1-hour sessions offer a space to connect with a network of like-minded practitioners, share insights, and explore the latest research. This engagement will continue to support your growth and connection within the EcoSensory community long after the training ends.
Additional Details:
- Accommodation: This is a non-residential course. For those travelling from afar, we can provide information on local accommodations—whether you prefer a stay in bricks and mortar or under canopy and stars.
- Food: Throughout the weekend, we’ll provide delicious, nutritious meals to fuel your learning and enjoyment. After booking, you’ll be asked to complete an Essential Information form so we can accommodate any dietary requirements or allergies.
This course is designed to equip you with everything you need—knowledge, confidence, and practical tools—to begin using the EcoSensory Therapy model immediately, whether you work with children, young people, or adults, individually or in groups.
Join a community of like-minded practitioners who are transforming their work by moving ‘beyond the four walls’ and into the natural world. With our support, you can make nature an integral part of your practice, no matter where you are.
For any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
