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Rachel Robinson

"I Feel Like I’ve Had My Whole Childhood in One Day" – Nurture with Nature: The Transformative Power of Outdoor Experiences for Young People

Rachel Robinson

This session is for anyone who works with young people who wants to understand how outdoor experiences can be used therapeutically.

adventure therapy

MurryAnn (Annie) Reeves & Shannon Grass

Breaking down diversity walls

MurryAnn (Annie) Reeves & Shannon Grass

The opportunity to experience the outdoors, connect with nature and embrace the senses, is not always front of mind for marginalized members of commun

trauma informed, LGBTQIA+, CALD Communities, First Nations, Disability

Michael Davies

Country my Teacher for ecological and social wellness and balance

Michael Davies

This workshop will explore the interconnected relationship between Country and Human health, emphasising the importance of incorporating this...

place-based pedagogy, Country-centric pedagogy

Ben Knowles

I never metaphor I didn't like: exploring nature metaphors in therapeutic practice

Ben Knowles

This workshop invites participants to explore the use of metaphor in their outdoor health practices. The concepts and principles shared are drawn from

nature, metaphor, identity, health

Dr Carlie Atkinson

Recreating Songlines from Trauma Trails: The Ceremony of Indigenous Facilitation Practice - Country Holds the Space

Dr Carlie Atkinson

This one-hour presentation, designed for the Outdoor Health Forum, explores Indigenous Facilitation Practice as a Country-led, trauma-integrated...

storytelling, trauma informed, First Nations, Indigenous healing

Maryse Jansen

Touched by Nature - Nurture your Mind, Body & Soul and Immerse your Senses in Nature

Maryse Jansen

Discover the benefits of Nature Connection for your well-being. Awaken your senses and immerse yourself in a deeper awareness and a deeper connection.

nature connection, well-being, experiential, workshop

Mark Mathieson

170,000 yo cutting edge science - The lost art and science of being human

Mark Mathieson

Learn about the amazing new field of quantum biology and what it means for all of us working in human health. You'll learn practical implications...

Ecopsychology, quantum biology, human psychology, outdoor therapy, humans outdoors, nature-based mental health

Kasia Aksamit

Breathwork Therapy Workshop

Kasia Aksamit

This workshop aims to provide a brief introduction to Breathwork Therapy and what a powerful healing technique it is.

breathwork, somatic therapy, trauma-informed, experiential, knowledge-based

Robyn Fox

Eco-anxiety and a Desire for Hope: A Discussion on Climate Change and Education

Robyn Fox

In this workshop, we will draw upon a recent collaborative project that explores eco-anxiety and the impacts of climate change in environmental ed...

eco-anxiety, active hope, education

Emme Krystelle

Inclusivity & healing with nature

Emme Krystelle

Emily will have you laughing and crying as you gain understanding of people who face multiple challenges. Outdoor health is for everyone, not just...

Lived experience participant, LGBTQIA+, inclusion, inspiration, healing through nature connection, intersectionality with physical and psychosocial disabilities, low socio-economic status, stigma and discrimination

Tim Baker

Saltwater Therapy: How surfing and the ocean has helped me manage a stage four cancer diagnosis.

Tim Baker

Tim shares his journey and how surfing and the ocean, and his MEDS mantra, can help anyone manage a chronic illness or maintain robust physical and...

trauma informed, transformation, storytelling, nature-based therapy, chronic illness

Jen Butler

Wayapa Wuurrk

Jen Butler

Wayapa Wuurrk is an earth based mind, body, spirit practice. In this session you are invited to deeply reflect on your relationship with nature and...

earth based, connection, wellbeing, experiential, yarning, Indigenous healing

Elicce Di Giovanni

Brain Training

Elicce Di Giovanni

Ellice brings a wealth of knowledge about the human brain and body and how brain changing movement can transform our mental and physical capabilities.

somatic, experiential

Andi Dickmeyer

Clinical Research Trials in Outdoor Therapies: Current Evidence and Future Directions

Andi Dickmeyer

This session will discuss the field of outdoor therapies from a psychological research perspective, highlighting the current research landscape and...

outdoor therapy, research, discussion

Kim Wood

How a year in a remote town in the Northern Territory has influenced my therapy practice.

Kim Wood

This workshop is about Kim's story so far, and is open for others to share their insights, or anyone thinking of moving to work in a remote community.

storytelling

Mark Cartner

Moral Injury and the Paradox of Helping

Mark Cartner

In the helping professions, often people will not be helped despite the best efforts of those who would help them. This presentation is designed to...

moral injury, trauma, PTSD

Andy Hamilton & Jen Parke

The Evolution of Human Nature - The Journey of an Adventure Therapy Youth Mental Health Not-For-Profit Ten Years On

Andy Hamilton & Jen Parke

Human Nature’s CEO and Founder will share the organisation’s journey—from running a handful of 10-day therapeutic expeditions per year to becoming...

trauma informed, adventure therapy, youth mental health, not-for-profit

Bec Burch

Wellbeing through sustainable nature art

Bec Burch

Discover the power of nature as a creative playground in this immersive, hands-on workshop. Using nature’s loose parts, we’ll engage our senses and...

Nature Play, nature immersion, research, experiential

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october 17-19

forum program

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