This experiential training invites mental health professionals to reconnect with the restorative capacities of the natural world—both as clinicians and human beings. With a trauma-informed lens, we’ll explore how nature-based mindfulness supports grief integration, nervous system regulation, and inner renewal. Through guided exercises, poetry, and reflective discussion, participants will engage with nature as cofacilitators, discovering accessible tools for clinical use and personal care. Practices are adaptable for both in-person and virtual settings, including those with limited access to outdoor environments.

Upon the completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the therapeutic benefits of nature-based mindfulness for addressing grief and trauma.
• Demonstrate somatic grounding practices using natural elements and imagery.
• Apply nature-informed interventions to support nervous system regulation and presence in clinical work.
• Develop a personalized, nature-connected self-care plan for clinical sustainability and renewal.