Show me the science!
The Science of Nature Connection
Nature’s Health Benefits
Have confidence to prescribe nature to your clients by understanding the science
This video takes you through the scientific underpinnings of why nature connection is so important for your wellbeing. Learn about the difference between contact with nature and the secret ingredient of connection with nature; and how this can help to amplify your health and wellbeing benefits.
The Nature Prescribers Training and Toolkit contains a detailed professional development training that goes through the latest science and facilitation techniques to turn a minute in nature into a meaningful moment.
This is the secret ingredient to accessing the health benefits of nature for you and your clients.
The training comes with a certificate for 6.5 CPD (continuing professional development) hours so you can be recognised for your effort.
We love what you do, and you’ll love doing this.
You are investing in all this.
High quality science-backed online training
Over 40 nature connection routines as audio and scripts to use anytime, anyplace
Activities for indoors, outdoors, youth, and more
Trauma informed facilitation guide
Optimal nature site selection guide
Beautiful poster for your workspace
Case studies
Our easy to follow 5 steps to connect framework
Free bonus access to our 10 day program to run with your clients
A certificate for 6.5 hours CPD
Applications for trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD
Personal skills like nature mindfulness and emotional regulation
A program that replenishes you, while you support others
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nature prescribing involves a primary health care or wellbeing worker recommending time in nature for a health benefit.
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Everybody can benefit from time in nature. Research (1) shows that nature is particularly good at regulating emotions, improving mood, helping with memory, focus and concentration. It can decrease stress and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
(1) see https://doi.org/10.1289/EHP1663
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Yes! A recent systematic analysis (1) of the literature found that 98% of people who engaged in a nature-based intervention experienced positive mental health outcome.
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Everyday nature! You don’t need to go for hike; your backyard, courtyard, or local park will work. Try a botanic garden if you have one nearby. You can bring nature inside too, or even enjoy virtual nature.
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Yes, humans are hardwired to connect with nature; coming into alignment with nature is automatically health promoting.
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Sure, but you will miss a lot of benefits if that is all you do. If getting the health benefits of nature was as simple as “being outside”, then everyone with an outdoor job would be thriving and we know that’s not the case. It’s about how meaningful the moment is, not just the number of minutes. Using our evidence backed routines ensures you will be providing a healing experience.
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Interested in our in-person workshops?
97% attendees rating the training 5/5 and being “very satisfied”
This full day of training gives your people everything they need to start delivering nature prescriptions. It includes lifetime access to the Nature Prescribers Training and Toolkit for all attendees.
We often get feedback that this is the best heath training participants have ever attended, and that they left feeling refreshed and restored from all the practical nature activities
“Everything was fantastic, I loved the whole day and it's given me a wonderful framework for what I'm passionate about. I will be implementing this straight away - thanks so much! ”
Cost: $6000 for 10-18 people + travel. (Includes free lifetime access to the Toolkit)
Contact us to find out more. https://www.naturefix.life/contact