Professional Development

Individual counsellors, psychologists and social workers looking to do some PD to maintain professional accreditation are invited to join us for a four hour experience at the Manna Gum Studio in Croydon Hills. An hour of theory followed by a three hour guided experience will provide you with the most relaxing professional development course you have ever attended!

Designed to give you a taste of what to expect should you sign up for the International Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance training, you will get a summary of the latest research and experience some of the more popular Forest Therapy activities.

Forest Therapy Victoria’s four hour PD workshops are recognised by the Australian Counselling Association.

Places are limited to 8 per workshop to ensure your experience is immersive and personal. Sessions tend to fill quickly so book early to reserve your place.

Bookings for 2024 are now open. To reserve your place, please click here.

(Please use the contact page to enquire about in-house professional development for your team or workplace.)

Dates for 2023:

Monday 11th December, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Dates for 2024:

Monday 12th February, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 15th April, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 17th June, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 12th August, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 14th October, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Monday 9th December, 10am – 2pm
Manna Gum Studio/Narr-Maen Wetlands, Croydon Hills

Our sessions in 2023 sold out quickly, so we have added extra workshops for 2024.

Book now via Eventbrite to reserve your place.

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“Using Forest Therapy in Your Counselling Practice” is run by Matt Glover, director of MGA Counselling Services and founder of both Forest Therapy Victoria and Nature Play 4 Kids.

To book your place, please click here.

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Forest Therapy Victoria is a division of MGA Counselling Services and works in partnership with Nature Play 4 Kids.

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