Connecting with nature for wellbeing
Vocational qualification
In Richmond upon Thames
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Richmond upon thames
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Start date
Different dates available
Course Overview:
This unique course is to improve your sense of connection to enable you to become more attuned to your self, and deepen your sense of interconnection with the natural world. There is now a considerable body of evidence showing that connecting with nature and practising relaxation techniques are beneficial to health and wellbeing. Combining techniques and principles of the relaxation techniques (such as mindfulness) together with ecotherapy, wilderness education and nature awareness, allows for a synergy to be created that can lead to powerful restorative and transformational outcomes for participants.
How to apply for the Wellbeing Project
This course is part of the Wellbeing Project which is a national project researching how learning can help your mental wellbeing. You will need to attend an interview to confirm your elligibility for the course and fill in a questionnaire at the start, during, and at the end of the course (only anonymised information will be shared with the project funders).
Facilities
Location
Start date
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Reviews
Subjects
- Stress and Anxiety
- Finance
- Access
- Project
- Mental Health
- Nature
- Confidence Training
- Confidence
- Personal Effectiveness
Course programme
The course will cover:
Key themes
? The known connection between nature and wellbeing
? Orientation
? Developing sensory awareness
? Body-mind awareness
? Stress and difficulty – developing skilful responses with nature as guide
? Exploring our impact on the natural world
? Connecting and building relationships with particular plants and animals through close observation, positive intention and attitude
? Integrating practice into daily life
Assessment Methods:
Please note some of the classes will be carried out in an outdoors environment subject to good weather. You will be given information in the first class about the things you need to bring with you. You will need to have good mobility to take part in walks.
If you require further course information or advice & guidance that is not answered in this outline, please email
If you would like general information about the college, for example, fees & finance, funding, term dates or opening times please email telephone 020 8843 7921, or drop in to our main reception area at either site.
For information on course fees and how to get additional help to pay for them look at our How to Pay for Your Course section.
Anyone experiencing symptoms of stress, anxiety or low mood will be able to access the course for free and be asked to complete a short survey at the start and end of the session to measure the impact. To find out more please register your interest with or call 0208 439 8943
Connecting with nature for wellbeing