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Transform Teen Mental Health:
Teach Mindfulness in Nature to Teens

A 20-Hour CPD & CMA Accredited Course for Professionals, Educators, and  Dedicated Caregivers

Empower young people aged 11–18+ with life-changing tools to reduce stress, build emotional resilience, and reconnect with the natural world.

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'I absolutely loved the Teach Mindfulness in Nature to Children course. As a child psychologist, it has given me many valuable tools to use with children. As well as being super enjoyable, it was easy to follow and practical. Ciaran is such a great mentor and has been very supportive throughout the course. Thank you!'

 

Selin Saban, Child Psychologist 

How You Will Learn

We combine multiple teaching styles to keep the material engaging, practical, and easy to absorb.  

Video Tutorials: Watch clear, step-by-step guidance on core  concepts. 

Live Recordings: Watch our teens practice being mindful in nature; listen to their invaluable feedback on why these experiences help them feel calm. 

End of Module Quizzes: Consolidate your learning at each stage of the course.

Who This Course is For? 

This training is specifically designed for adults ready to make a lasting impact on young people’s mental health:

  • Health Professionals: Psychologists, therapists, and social workers looking to add Nature-therapy to their clinical toolkit.

  • Educators & Youth Leaders: Teachers and school counsellors wanting to bring practical wellness programs into schools or outdoor classrooms.

  • Mindfulness Practitioners: Meditation guides looking to expand their practice safely and effectively into natural spaces.

  • Parents & Caregivers: Dedicated family members wanting deeply impactful, practical (and natural) ways to support their teens through challenging developmental years.

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What are the benefits of Mindfulness in Nature for you?

Mindfulness in nature is especially powerful for health professionals, educators, and caregivers because it supports both personal wellbeing and the quality of supporting/teaching others:

  • Stress reduction and burn-out prevention

  • Improved emotional regulation and patience

  • Better focus, clarity, and creativity

  • Enhanced presence with children

  • Stronger relationships

  • Support for physical health

  • Increased sense of meaning and motivation

Meet the Crisis Head-On

Today's teenagers face unprecedented levels of anxiety, academic stress, and screen addiction. Research shows that combining mindfulness with nature-based therapy drastically lowers cortisol levels, improves attention spans, and heals emotional fatigue. 

This course gives you a complete, step-by-step framework to confidently guide  adolescents outside and teach them how to ground themselves, feel connected and find inner peace.

Flexibly Designed for Your Busy Schedule

You do not need to rearrange your life to complete this training!

Our program is  100% online and self-paced, allowing you to complete the course at a time  (and pace) that works for you. 

• 5 Comprehensive Modules: Master the full system step-by-step.

• 4 Hours Per Module: This course takes around 20 hours to complete (includes Home Practice). 

• Integrated Home Practice: Apply what you learn in your own local green spaces. 

What You Will Learn

Our curriculum bridges modern neuroscience, adolescent psychology, and ancestral nature connection. 

Adolescent Brain Dynamics: Understand how the teen brain processes stress and why nature accelerates healing. 

Outdoor Session Design: Learn how to structure engaging nature sessions for teens. 

Adapting Practices: Learn how to make traditional meditation fun, active, and relevant for resistant or sceptical teenagers. 

Safety & Risk Management: Gain complete confidence in managing outdoor group dynamics and physical safety.

‘What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference  you want to make’

 Jane Goodall

What's included in this course?

Ready-to-use exercises and activities

Downloadable Nature-based practices

1:1 Mentoring session with Ciaran 

Certificate of completion

CPD & CMA accreditation

1:1 Mentoring

Every course delegate receives one (one hour) mentoring session with Founder and course leader, Ciaran at the end of the training. As well as being part of the CPD certification, this session also invites you to focus on the practices that are especially important to you, and explore how they can be further developed and incorporated into your work with teens.

 

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What others say

Pay-in-Full: £425
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Pay-in-three: £141.70 p/month
Course fees will be split into three equal monthly payments of £141.70

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Pay-in-six: £70.85 p/month
Course fees will be split into six equal monthly payments of £70.85

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Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

Enrol today and get instant, lifetime access to all 5 modules and resources.

Teach Mindfulness
in Nature to Teens

The UK’s first internationally accredited training.

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What the 5 Modules Cover

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Module 1  

• What is Mindfulness in Nature 

• Why it’s especially helpful for teenagers

• The difference between Mindfulness and Nature-based Mindfulness • The benefits of mindfulness in nature for educators & health professionals • Biophilia 

• How Forest Bathing positively effects our mental & physical health

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Module 2

• Understanding the teenage brain 

• How Mindfulness in Nature supports the teenage brain 

• How Mindfulness in Nature supports adolescents with S.E.N. • Eco-anxiety and the effects on young people 

• Using mindfulness to manage eco-anxiety 

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Module 3

• The spiritual and emotional rewards of Forest Bathing 

• Nature connection as an antidote to modern life as a teenager • How to engage with Nature in urban settings 

• The importance of outdoor ‘play’ for adults and teens 

• Engaging the Senses /Our super ‘sixth’ sense

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Module 4

• Why our olfactory sense is an important part of Nature Therapy  • Being trauma-informed when inviting teens to engage their sense of smell. • How symbolism deepens nature connection 

• Connecting with the elements (earth/water/fire/air) 

• The importance of gratitude & reciprocity for teens

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Module 5

• Getting started: How to structure your sessions: our 5-step guide • Being trauma-informed  

• Risk Assessment / Outdoor safety 

• Child protection 

• Links to Outdoor 1st Aid  

• Adult /child ratio 

• Insurance

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Bonus Features 

• Resources  

• A library of Nature-based Mindfulness practices 

• Bibliography 

• Links to external readings

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