Professional Consultation (Individual)

We provide clinical consultations for professional counsellors who are expanding their practices to include the more-than-human natural world. Whether you have already been working from an eco-therapeutic perspective, or would like to begin incorporating it more, we offer support regarding best practices, ethics, specific interventions, and therapeutic framework for working in the outdoors (with a specialty in working with children and families). 

Do you have an interest in the field of nature-based therapy, ecotherapy or adventure therapy but don’t know where to begin? Are you curious about the possibilities for education in this field, or how to start providing nature-based therapy services in your community? We get many requests to discuss our work with people from across the country, and although we LOVE to hear from people who are passionate and excited to explore this field, we also find it challenging to respond to all requests amongst our busy work days. If you have more than just a quick question then we are happy to book a consultation with you to explore your queries.

  • Rates for consultation are $160/hour, with sliding scale available as needed. 

Group Consultation

Next Group: Begins Friday, January 31,  2025 at 9:30 – 11:00 AM (online)

Dates: Jan 31, Feb 14, Mar 14, Apr 4, May 9, May 23 (online)

The NBT consultation group is designed to help you grow your practice of Nature-Based Therapy.  The content of the group is derived from the learning goals of the group members.  In the group, we will more fully engage with the theory covered in the Introduction to Nature-Based Therapy course and its practical application in your work with clients.  Additional resources will be brought in to support the learning of group members.  There is space for gaining ideas around working with particular clients or groups, exploring the decolonization of NBT practice, discussing barriers to integration of NBT, exploring ethical and practical issues, and learning new NBT activities/invitations.  

The consultation group runs on a 6 session (typically bi-weekly) format of 1.5 hr sessions and is an integral component of the certification levels.

The cost is $360 for the 6 sessions, working out to $60/session.  

Please complete this form and visit humannature.janeapp.com to register for the next scheduled group.  

If the timing does not work for you, please indicate preferred dates and times on the registration form.  We will contact you when future groups open for registration.

Past Participants said:

As a therapist with many decades of experience in the field, I found the training and consultation groups incredibly useful and inspiring. I felt able to be a relative beginner in NBT whilst also not discounting my skills and experience that are part of my evolving NBT practice. I highly recommend this training to anyone interested in moving their practice beyond the literal and metaphorical walls of mainstream psychotherapy

Practicum Placements

Yes, we do offer non-paid practicum opportunities throughout the year for students registered in a Master’s level post-secondary program in Counselling Psychology, Child and Youth Care, or Social Work. We do not provide practicums for BA students. 

UPDATES

  • January 2025 placement: FULL
  • Spring 2025 placements: not available, please do not inquire about a spring placement.
  • Fall 2025 placement: Accepting applications, please send application in December/January for consideration

Our practicum placements provide a rich learning opportunity for students to work with a diverse array of clientele (from children to adults and families), across a wide range of issues, and in one of the most beautiful settings on the planet – the Coast Salish territory of BC. If you are interested in learning from our team, then please keep in mind:

  • We have been experiencing a high demand for placements, so contact us as early as possible to find out if we have space and to begin the application process. 
  • Our students are expected to provide most of their counselling in-person and in a variety of outdoor settings.
  • We look for students who are PASSIONATE about connection with the natural world, have prior experience working with people in outdoor settings, and are dedicated to serving children, youth and families as part of their counselling path. 
  • It is a requirement that prospective practicum students take our “Introduction to Nature-based Therapy” course, either prior to starting practicum (preferred), or within the first 3-months of practicum. This ensures a basic understanding and training of what Nature-based therapy is in practice, and that your interests/values are aligned.
    ** The next course with space is in February 2025

To Apply for a Practicum Placement:

Please contact our clinical director, Katy Rose at [email protected] with : Cover letter, Resume, and dates of your placement