Wild Places, Safe Spaces
A Nature Based Play Therapy Training Course for those seeking to incorporate nature and nature spaces into their play therapy work.
Course Overview
This online course is delivered through a rich blend of theory and practice, balancing personal and professional growth.
You will learn how to integrate nature and nature spaces (e.g. woodlands, beaches, gardens, school fields) and forest bathing practices within child-led play therapy models.
We will explore how to bring nature indoors and take clients outdoors, considering risks, barriers, ethics and safety.
In addition, you will be invited to develop your own relationship with nature through regular self-guided forest bathing inspired practices.
This course is endorsed by Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (cpcab) and represents 11 CPD points.
Structure
The course consists of four two-hour online training sessions set to take place fortnightly followed by two 90-minute online small group creative supervision sessions.
You will also be invited to complete homework aimed to support your professional and personal development.
Can you answer yes to the following questions?
I am a qualified therapeutic play practitioner, play therapist or child creative therapist.
I am interested in exploring the addition of nature and nature spaces as part of my therapeutic tool kit.
I am registered with a membership body such as BAPT, PTUK or BACP.
I would like to enhance my own relationship with nature.
I would like to learn more about using forest bathing practice with children during therapy sessions.
I am committed to completing a two-day outdoor first aid qualification if I plan on working in nature spaces where a qualified first aider is not available within easy reach.
Then Wild Places, Safe Spaces may be the training for you!
“Regulating the nervous system is exactly where nature therapies come in.”
“In nature, a child finds freedom, fantasy, and privacy; a place distinct from the adult word, a separate peace.”
What’s Included?
Four two-hour online training sessions
Two 90-minutes group supervision sessions
Hard copy Course Handbook and Creative Journal
Ongoing email support with trainer
Welcome pack sent to your home address*
Certificate of Attendance
*Contents subject to availability. UK addresses only.
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Friday 11th September 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 25th September 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 9th October 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 23rd October 2026 18:00 - 20:00
Week Beginning 2nd November 2026 18:00 - 19:30
Week Beginning 23rd November 2026 18:00 - 19:30
All sessions take place online, using zoom.
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Tuesday 2nd February 2027 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 16th February 2027 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 2nd March 2027 18:00 - 20:00
Tuesday 16th March 2027 18:00 - 20:00
Week Beginning 29th March 2027 18:00 - 19:30
Week Beginning 12th April 2027 18:00 - 19:30
All sessions take place online, using zoom.
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Wednesday 19th May 2027 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 2nd June 2027 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 16th June 2027 18:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 30th June 2027 18:00 - 20:00
Week Beginning 12th July 2027 18:00 - 19:30
Week Beginning 26th July 2027 18:00 - 19:30
All sessions take place online, using zoom.
Upcoming Course Dates
