SLCC
SURREY'S LEARNING & COUNSELLING CENTRE
Mulberry House, RH5 4RP
Shinrin yoku - (forest bathing) & Mandala Art
Workshops for Mental Health Practitioners
Sylvotherapy (Shinrin-yoku) CPD Workshop
Supporting Workforce Well-being, Resilience & Sustainable Practice
This CPD workshop introduces Sylvotherapy (Shinrin-yoku) as an evidence-informed, nature-based well-being approach that supports psychological regulation, staff resilience, and sustainable professional practice. Designed for organizations working in mental health, well-being, and support services, the workshop offers a structured and ethical framework for incorporating nature-based approaches within existing provision.
The training aligns with current priorities across NHS well-being strategies, green social prescribing, and preventative mental health approaches, supporting both workforce well-being and service quality.
Organizational Benefits
Participation in this CPD workshop can support organizations to:
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Promote staff well-being and reduce stress-related absence
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Enhance practitioner resilience, focus, and emotional regulation
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Support reflective practice and professional sustainability
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Align with NHS priorities for prevention, early intervention, and community-based support
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Introduce low-cost, accessible well-being approaches with minimal resource impact
Sylvotherapy offers a practical way to support staff working in high-demand roles, including mental health, social care, education, and community services.
Evidence-Informed & Professionally Governed
Research indicates that time spent in forest environments can support stress reduction, emotional regulation, and overall well-being. This workshop presents sylvotherapy within a clear professional governance framework, emphasizing:
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Ethical and trauma-informed delivery
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Risk assessment and safeguarding considerations
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Clear boundaries between well-being support and clinical treatment
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Integration within existing organizational policies and referral pathways
The approach is positioned as supportive and adjunctive, complementing rather than replacing established services.
Who the Workshop Is For
This training is suitable for organisations employing or commissioning:
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Counsellors and psychotherapists
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Mental health and well-being practitioners
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Support workers and allied professionals
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Staff working in preventative well-being or recovery-focused roles
The workshop can be delivered to mixed professional teams and adapted to organisational context and service user needs.
CPD & Framework Alignment
The workshop is designed to align with:
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CPCAB CPD standards
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BACP and UKCP ethical frameworks
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NHS well-being and workforce development priorities
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Green social prescribing and Eco-therapy initiatives
Participants receive CPD certification and reflective learning materials to support professional development and organisational governance requirements.
A Sustainable, Scalable Well-being Intervention
Sylvotherapy offers a scalable approach that utilises existing green spaces, supporting environmental sustainability alongside workforce well-being. It can be delivered as a standalone CPD session or embedded within wider organisational well-being programme.
