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To validate the achievement of the learning objectives, a final evaluation in the form of true/false questions is required. It must be completed in order to obtain the certificate of completion. In addition, an optional self-assessment is offered at the beginning and end of the course, allowing you to measure your progress on the targeted skills.

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Nature-Based Therapy for Anxiety: Evidence-Based Course

Name: Nature based intervention for reducing anxiety
Price: 96.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 97 (2 reviews)

Overview

Recent research suggests that individuals who feel connected to nature show notably lower anxiety levels and higher resilience skills.

In this course, you will explore how nature-based interventions can enhance your anxiety treatment protocols. You will learn to integrate evidence-based nature-informed techniques into your existing therapeutic framework, whether you practice in traditional office settings, outdoor environments, or via telehealth.

Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan will guide you through the neurological foundations of nature's impact on the stress response system. You will discover how natural environments influence cortisol levels, heart rate variability, and neural pathway restructuring. The course grounds these mechanisms in Attention Restoration Theory, neuroplasticity research, and the Biophilia Hypothesis.

You will learn to assess clients' ecological identity and identify barriers to nature connection. You will explore practical interventions that can be implemented immediately, including:

Awe walks for cultivating wonder and reducing rumination
Sensory grounding exercises using natural elements
Distress tolerance building through "human rewilding" principles
Gratitude practices that counter negativity bias
Attention restoration techniques for mental fatigue recovery

The course will demonstrate how to adapt nature-informed interventions across multiple formats. You will see applications for walk-and-talk therapy, seated outdoor sessions, office-based nature integration, and telehealth delivery. You will learn to balance distress tolerance development with self-compassion practices in natural contexts.

You will examine the concept of eco-separation and its three dimensions: species loneliness, place blindness, and sensory amnesia. This framework will help you understand how modern disconnection from nature contributes to anxiety symptomatology in your client population.

The training emphasizes reciprocity between humans and the natural world. You will develop strategies that not only reduce client anxiety but also foster environmental engagement and ecological consciousness. This approach aligns with contemporary needs for conservation involvement while addressing individual mental health concerns.

By the end of this course, you will have expanded your anxiety treatment repertoire with nature-informed tools. You will be able to implement these interventions immediately, adapting them to your specific practice context and client needs. These evidence-based techniques will complement your existing therapeutic approaches, offering clients additional pathways to emotional regulation and psychological resilience.

Download the program

2h30 of continuing education
20 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
1 certificate of achievement
1 PowerPoint
1 bibliography
1 course evaluation
7-day money back guarantee
Unlimited access
97% of participants who completed the satisfaction survey declare they would recommend this course to a colleague

Accreditation

Ordre des Psychologues du Québec

Canadian Psychological Association

Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association

Collège des médecins du Québec

For physicians who practice psychotherapy, training recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec is automatically considered as activities adopted by the Collège des médecins, in accordance with Article 3 of the Regulation.

For physicians who do not practice psychotherapy, the College evaluates each recognition request based on the following criteria:

the relevance of the activity to the practice of the profession
the skills and experience of the trainer
the quality of the content and its adequacy with the physician's practice
the pedagogical framework of the activity
the quality of the documentation provided
compliance with the training objectives set out in the regulation
the presence of a certificate of participation or an evaluation

About the expert

Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor with a doctorate in counseling psychology. She is the founder of Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative in Maryland and serves as executive director of the Center for Nature-Informed Therapy, where she advances the integration of ecopsychology principles into clinical practice.

Dr. Schreiber-Pan is internationally recognized for her specialized expertise in nature-based mental health interventions, particularly in treating anxiety and stress-related disorders. Her clinical approach integrates attention restoration theory, neuroplasticity research, and the biophilia hypothesis into evidence-based therapeutic frameworks.

She collaborates with multiple universities on research examining the efficacy of eco-centered therapeutic interventions. Her clinical career began in hospice settings, where she specialized in death and bereavement counseling, experience that informs her holistic approach to psychological resilience and human connection to the natural world.

Dr. Schreiber-Pan has developed practical protocols for implementing nature-informed interventions across diverse therapeutic contexts, including traditional office settings, walk-and-talk therapy, outdoor sessions, and telehealth delivery.

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Learning objectives

Understand the relationship between anxiety and the brain’s stress response, and how nature can influence emotional regulation
Understand the neurological and physiological benefits of nature-based interventions for reducing anxiety
Implement nature-informed techniques, such as mindful walking and sensory grounding, in therapeutic sessions to help clients manage anxiety
Implement practical strategies for integrating nature-based practices into both traditional therapy settings and outdoor environments

Learning material

A theoretical course illustrated with clinical examples. This course is composed of videos of 5 to 15 minutes each. The PowerPoint of the course to download.

Syllabus

PowerPoint
1. Introduction
Understanding Mental Health and Nature’s Role
2. Land Orientation & Acknowledgment
3. The State of Mental Health in the U.S
4. Why Integrate Nature
5. What does Nature Informed Therapy (NIT) look like
6. The Anxiety Experience
7. What is Happening
8. Neuroplasticity
9. Why Is Anxiety on the Rise
Reconnecting with Nature to Address Anxiety
10. The Consequences of Eco Separation
11. The Domestication Process and Human Rewilding
12. Distress Tolerance and Anxiety
13. Two Forces Working Together
14. Attention Restoration Theory (ART)
Therapy tools
15. Positive Neuroplasticity
16. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
17. Negativity Bias & Gratitude Practice
18. The Effects of Awe
19. Sit Spot Practice
20. Conclusion
Bibliography

CE Credits

Download a certificate of successful completion.

Audience

This course is intended for mental health professionals.

Your comments

"I have been a therapist for over 25 years and am delighted to have taken this course. I have recently started to integrate more nature informed practices in my work and this training provided me what a wealth of new techniques and perspectives to explore. Thank you!" (automatically translated)
A psychologist

"Well organized, great presenter, wonderful additions to my toolbox,and helped me as much personally as professionally!"
A psychologist (Canada)

Registration

$96.00 - Individual price Group price

Download the program

2h30 of continuing education
20 lessons that last from 5 to 15 minutes each
1 certificate of achievement
1 PowerPoint
1 bibliography
1 course evaluation
7-day money back guarantee
Unlimited access

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Frequently asked questions

Is there an evaluation at the end of the course?

To validate the achievement of the learning objectives, a final evaluation in the form of true/false questions is required. It must be completed in order to obtain the certificate of completion.

In addition, an optional self-assessment is offered at the beginning and end of the course, allowing you to measure your progress on the targeted skills.

These evaluations are not graded and are intended primarily to support your professional reflection.
How long do I have access to the course?

After your registration, the course is accessible anytime and from anywhere with unlimited access.
When does the course start?

That is entirely up to you! When you buy a course, you'll receive an access link that you can activate when you want.
Is there a student rate?

Yes there is! Learn more and request your student discount.

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Nature based intervention for reducing anxiety

Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Psychologist