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
Shinrin yoku - (forest bathing) & Mandala Art Workshops for Mental Health Practitioners
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.
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.
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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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.
