Nowhere else can we get closer to our own nature than out there in nature. Nowhere are we more relaxed, calmer and clearer. Nowhere else can we recharge our own batteries that way and find deep inner silence and peace. Exactly these are the reasons why we can work right there most effectively on our personal resources, for example to prevent the effects stress, fear and pressure could have on our mind and body.

As a nature-based technique, nature-based coaching combines the psychological and physical benefits of a „natural treatment room“ with classic coaching and resource work. The training is aimed most of all to (prospective) therapists and coaches. In addition to nature-based coaching topics, it also provides the participants with basic psychological knowledge as well as practical exercises. Prior topics of nature-based coaching are stress and anxiety related problems, making own decisions, weather life-crises, improving own creative skills and burnout prevention.

The training consists of a total of 4 „weekend modules“ (Thursday to Sunday). These are about 108 hours, which are spread over the year from April to September.

The main topics are e.g.:

• psychological basics and clinical pictures: stress, anxiety and burnout

• hormones and their effects on the human psyche, emotions and feelings

• mental hygiene: What you should consider as a therapist.

• nature-based coaching: introduction, applications and overview

• scientific backgrounds: effect of nature, methods and therapeutic interventions

• nature’s treatment room: rules of conduct, planning routes and locations, equipment, general tips

• coaching process in practice (personal coaching / coaching for groups and companies)

• principles of discussion (non-violent communication)

• finding and working with personal power spots: background, search, benefit and effect

• basics & technique: relaxation / meditation / guided Meditation

• therapeutic interventions in practice: improving human’s capabilities through a nature-based coaching, methodology of cognitive exercises, NLP, relaxation techniques, etc.

• practical exercises and case studies

The training is based on the standards of the modular training concept of the alternative medical training center (www.aztm.de). Each participant will receive a certificate of completion to the training as nature-based coach (aztm) after having passed the practical examination.

For the successful completion, a final paper as well as a practical examination has to be done to prove the acquired skills at the end of the basic training. The work on the final paper can be started from the 3rd module weekend and has to be finished with the last.

Each of the four training module weekends lasts from thursday to sunday (10am to 6pm). The examination will be a part of the last module (submission of the final paper & practical examination).

The training itself includes about 108 hours, plus self-practice-lessons at home. Also there will be appropriate training opportunities for the participants within the training modules.

The training begins in April and takes place nearby Coburg. Exact dates, as well as further information and registration documents are available on request by e-mail.