Relational Forest Therapy™ Course

Our approach to Forest Therapy is centered in Relationships.  

We call it Relational Forest Therapy™. It is based on the heart sense and how we relate to ourselves, others, and the More-than-Human World of Nature.

Forest Therapy has been recognized for its direct benefit to human health and its ability to reduce stress while also boosting immune system function. 

Nature provides. The forest, the deserts, the beaches, oceans, rivers, swamps, lakes and all the other amazing places in this world, provide for us food, energy, shelter, medicine, leisure time and beyond that, peace and relaxation.  

We don’t negate the many health benefits nature has for humans, that is undeniable for sure.  

But how about looking into ways to reciprocate with nature? If nature gives us so much, wouldn’t it be nice to give back?  

We don’t see nature as a mere resource for our wellbeing. We deeply appreciate and acknowledge all the benefits we get and we also feel that it is time to find a way to remember and rediscover our very intimate and personal relationship with nature.

We don’t want to live in the story of separation; we want to live in the story of connection and kinship, where we care for each other and thrive together.

That is what Relational Forest Therapy™ is all about.

And because we know the importance of reestablishing healthy relationships between all beings, we have developed a special Relational Forest Therapy Course for all guides who have already been certified as Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy Guides with other training organizations who feel that they are missing this essential piece and who are craving for being in right relationship with nature.

There are two parts to this course. 

PART 1: 
Online Self-paced course for non-ANFT guides that are interested in learning more about the Relational Forest Therapy™ approach or ANFT guides that were trained a long time ago and wish to update their approach.

This course will teach you the ANFT Standard Sequence, the Way of the Guide and the Language of Invitation, as well as the seven Stages of the Relational Forest Therapy Journey.  This course is an advanced course that requires a solid background in Forest Therapy. Please fill out this short application form to determine whether you are eligible to take this advanced course. 
Here you can see the outline of the Curriculum 

Investment:
USD 690 for non-ANFT-certified Forest Therapy and Forest Bathing guides 
USD 390 for ANFT-certified Forest Therapy Guides

PART 2:
A 3-day in-person immersion in collaboration with Settore Nazionale Forest Bathing in Italy. This immersion is open to all non-ANFT guides who registered and enrolled in Part 1 and to all ANFT-certified guides regardless of having taken Part 1 or not. 
This in-person event will take place in beautiful Bagno di Romagna in Italy.

We will dive deep into the heart-centered Relational Forest Therapy practice and explore the different stages of the journey as we deepen our understanding of our place in the greater web of life. 

Dates: 

Venue:  
Fattoria dell’Autosufficienza,
Strada provinciale 43, SNC, Via Paganico,
47021 Bagno di Romagna FC

The International Center of Excellence AutoSufficienza was founded in 2009 following the purchase of abandoned land and ruins by A. Francesco Rosso and his family.

The production and reception centre is located in the municipality of Bagno di Romagna (FC), on the edge of the Casentinesi Forests National Park (UNESCO heritage). This is a wonderful place immersed in the uncontaminated nature of the Romagna Apennines, with a breathtaking view.

The owned land extends over 110 hectares of mountain land (550 – 1050 m above sea level). It consists of a single body with mainly woodland and pasture cover and approximately 15 hectares of cultivated arable land.

There are three pools, connected by 3 waterfalls and a small natural stream.

Lodging:
Different lodging options on site, ranging from €155 to €239 per person in a single room (all meals included) and €125 to €167 per person in a double room (all meals included) 

Contact: Maria Elena +39 320 771 5377 for questions

Investment: 
USD: 390 (does not include lodging and meals) See lodging prices above. 
Please fill out this short application form to determine whether you are eligible to attend. 

BUNDLE PRICE FOR PART 1 and PART 2: 
USD: 995 (does not include lodging and meals for the in-person part)