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.

Now available as a one day course at a new reduced price - scroll down for more information

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 one full day of online training 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.”
— Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki
“In nature, a child finds freedom, fantasy, and privacy; a place distinct from the adult word, a separate peace.”
— Richard Louv

What’s Included?

  • One full day training (9am to 5pm)

  • 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.

  • Saturday 14th November 2026

    9am to 5pm

    followed by 1.5 hour group supervision approx. one month later and 1.5 hour group supervision approx. two months later.

    All sessions take place online, using zoom.

  • TBC

  • TBC

Upcoming Course Dates

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£447.00

AUTUMN 2026 Cohort

Autumn symbolises a time for reflection, abundance and invites an opportunity to prepare for the future.

❋ 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) 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 forest bathing inspired practices.

❋ Welcome Pack

UK based participants will receive a welcome pack containing the course handbook and creative journal, plus accompanying gifts.

❋ Structure

The course consists of a full one day online training session 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.

❋ Requirements

This course is suitable for qualified play therapists or therapeutic play practitioners registered with a membership body such as BAPT or PTUK.

Please be aware that you must complete a two-day outdoor first aid qualification if you plan on working in nature spaces where a qualified first aider is not available within easy reach.

❋ Dates

Saturday 14th November 2026 9am to 5pm

Group Supervision dates to be confirm in agreement with the group. These will take place approx. one month and two months after the training day.

All sessions take place online, using zoom.