Grow With Nature Consulting

We are collaborating with Clackamas County Parks and Rec to give back to Clackamette Park in Oregon City, and we are inviting you to help us as part of a community building opportunity!

Clackamette Park has hosted several outside mental health therapy sessions for Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies , and several professional training opportunities through Grow With Nature Consulting. Let's join as a community and give back to the park that continues to hold a great space for us to connect outside together!

Please join us to help paint their outdoor structures on June, 30th at 9am.

Please register here to join so we know how many people to expect.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjyxVMNXCgxRUEFU717xEpfGlIbfsroqb948EROb9ch6azgQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

ALICE WROTE A WORKBOOK! AVAILABLE NOW! 🌿🌿🌿

"As a group leader are you more like a fish, a bird, a bear, a mountain, a river, a thunderstorm, or something else within Nature? Explore this and many other thought-provoking questions, complemented with a fresh take on social-emotional learning, to help you navigate group dynamics with children and teens that promote the opportunity for everyone to thrive.

Whether you’re new to navigating group dynamics or well experienced, this workbook will offer a creative perspective to hone your authentic group leader style. Nature will be your primary teacher by amplifying the everyday wisdom you have already encountered within your lived ecosystems. After all, humans are mammals and exist within a greater ecosystem."

Though this is targeted to a specific professional audience, the material is easily adaptable to anyone wanting to brush up on their social/emotional learning skills in collaboration with their relationship to Nature.

https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Based-Approach-Managing-Dynamics-Children/dp/B0CZLW2X5R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=I1MQNC6YNGXJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.K8M1EHNX0NYGJ6sPASekE4AXXjwv2tTMhvE4R4tk1hWz5lAIZnTDHl8U5n6jva-6s6R_-PB4J3pljo9Vp6azkFOi6QHwwQoo5pImDcUKH-aLzXyxRX7NMypwv2An1hw7ULezhpTc1Mzkbmd3gmNoP1Z_loNG5feBanz7m1_81V5v0xUXbLN7RtKqHfAArJH5jE8C9qMlExmsWtArcFHAB0cuMhqzC6MpHMjAsrYwECU.jfMA41vC3si6XcdaSg_Ez5rBdV_Ru0s6FrpWjvkzvoo&dib_tag=se&keywords=nature+based+therapy+group&qid=1714174585&sprefix=%2Caps%2C389&sr=8-1

Thank you to the grad students who attended our free grad student retreat last week! What a magical time together, so magical there was actually a rainbow! Holding space for retreats at no cost is our way to promote more connection and restorative practices within the professional world. Please check our website for upcoming free offerings including future free professional retreats for any professional.

From a retreat participant, "Thank you so much today for the nature grad retreat! It was just what I was so needing. I hope to come back...I appreciate you expanding my awareness of the nature based practice and found your approach to be simple, profound, powerful, approachable and accessible. I’ll definitely be incorporating what I have learned into my current practice. Thank you!"

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*MAY'S FREE NATURE BASED THERAPY WEBINAR INFO* PRESENTATION TITLE: 4 Nature-Based, Experiential Interventions
PRESENTER: Aimee Frazier (she/her) MA, Professional Counselor Associate from Portland Hiking Therapy featured in The New York Times!
OBJECTIVES: 1. Have participated in 4 Nature-based, experiential interventions that they can use with individuals they work with. [Note: activities can be modified for work with people of all ages.]
2. Understand basic terminology related to place identity, environmental identity, and place attachment.
3. Be able to articulate 1-2 ways that the application of these concepts can be valuable in working with individuals/ groups in a nature-based setting. If you would like to join our group for the live presentation and participate in our free monthly Nature Based networking group please register here:
https://forms.gle/K2xKXzQLf7q24Wpy7
We will post the recording on our website once we are able to upload it. Please check out our website for other posted free webinars and join our emailing list to stay updated!
growwithnatureconsulting.org

Our free webinar recording and 1 CE quiz is now available from this past month's presentation at our Nature Based Therapy Monthly Networking Meeting!

PRESENTATION TITLE: Co-Regulating with Nature Through Immersion
PRESENTER: Julie Baxter (she/her), MS, LPC from Blue Water Therapy, LLC
OBJECTIVES:
1. Learn what co-regulating with Nature means and the importance of finding balance.
2. Explore the concepts of homeostatic equilibrium, shifting focus, and discovering perspective.
3. Begin identifying ways for how to "yes, and..." with Nature to provide meaningful interventions for your clients.

https://growwithnatureconsulting.org/webinar-registration-co-regulating-with-nature-through-immersion/

Since October 2023 we've been hosting a *free* monthly virtual Nature Based Therapy Professional Networking meeting. Starting this upcoming meeting on Wednesday 3/6/24 at 12-1PST we will have a presenter! And moving forward we will have a presenter slated for every other month at least through the end of this year!

If you would like to join this group please register here:
https://forms.gle/K2xKXzQLf7q24Wpy7

INFO ON THIS MONTH'S PRESENTATION:
PRESENTATION TITLE: Co-Regulating with Nature Through Immersion
PRESENTER: Julie Baxter (she/her), MS, LPC from Blue Water Therapy, LLC
OBJECTIVES:
1. Learn what co-regulating with Nature means and the importance of finding balance.
2. Explore the concepts of homeostatic equilibrium, shifting focus, and discovering perspective.
3. Begin identifying ways for how to "yes, and..." with Nature to provide meaningful interventions for your clients.

Our Nature-Based Program was featured in The Oregonian! :D

“I’m just literally shaving a stick with my bare hands,” said Evelyn, 9.

Interacting with nature this way might seem like an unremarkable childhood activity, but it offers a powerful alternative to traditional indoor pediatric therapy, said Evelyn’s former therapist Alice Nelson.

Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2023/11/nature-helps-neurodivergent-children-find-their-place-in-the-world-season-of-sharing-2023.html?utm_campaign=theoregonian_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Check out our Fall 2023 newsletter! :)

Fall Updates, Grant Award, and Networking Group The trees are beginning to lose their leaves and remind us of the power of letting go. As we enter the fall season, which usually brings more reflective isolation, we are planning to build a more formal professional networking community with those interested in Nature Based Therapy.

Grow With Nature Consulting is a DBA of Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies (Neuro). Neuro is a Portland-based non-profit that was recently awarded a $50,000 grant from the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde to specifically help grow the Nature Based Therapy program. We feel so deeply honored and grateful for this opportunity. Stay tuned for future growth! 🌿

Mountain Shop in Portland is partnering with Grow With Nature Consulting to offer FREE presentations to help build a healthier community through growing our relationships with Nature.
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PRESENTATION INFO: We hear it all the time: "I just feel better after spending time outside." This informative and experiential workshop is intended to help you discover more about your relationship with Nature and how that relationship can help improve your mental health. Nature Based Therapist, Alice Nelson, will guide the group in a discussion to better understand nature based therapy and how it can help build upon your relationship with nature to further bolster your mental health.
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This presentation is meant to be partially interactive to help the group understand, from each other, the different ways in which people relate to nature.
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WHO: Open to anyone!
WHEN: Wednesday September 6th, 2023 6-7:30pm
WHERE: Mountain Shop, 2975 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR
COST: Free!
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PLEASE RSVP Here: https://fb.me/e/16K3oYRCd

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Congratulations to Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc. for being able to build up their Nature Based Therapy program through a partnership with The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and their Spirit Mountain program!!! We look forward to collaborating to help make this happen!!! 🌿🌿🌿

We are deeply honored to announce that we are receiving generous support from the Spirit Mountain Community Fund and The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon for Neuro's Nature Based Therapy work!

By collaborating with Nature as a co-therapist, we augment the therapeutic process. This program better supports not only our pediatric clients, but our therapists as well. Partnering with the Spirit Mountain Community Fund is a dream collaboration that will grow this vital work. We look forward to our journey together.

We are excited to announce the Fall dates for our Nature Based Therapy Certification Class! Please sign up soon to reserve your spot!
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Each workshop will be hosted outside and will include educational, interactive, and experiential opportunities for participants. The series will be capped at 10 people to maximize engagement and learning experience.
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This series is intended for any provider (e.g., mental health therapist, medical provider, occupational therapist, school staff, grad student) interested in supporting a paradigm shift within mental health to make our approaches more normalized and sustainable for everyone.
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Please use this link to register!
https://www.jotform.com/231915664524156
***Review from Spring 2023 Class: "I was able to participate in a three-week course learning about Nature based Therapy and it radically impacted my outlook on therapy and on nature! I am so grateful for Alice's expertise and willingness to share her wisdom with the world. Whether you like being outside or not, this course can provide an immense amount of insights and tools for therapeutic work."***

Please join us for a chance to build your professional relationship with Nature, network with other professionals, and enjoy some restorative time outside. We hope to see you! 🌿🦋🌲🌳
REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5YU3-OB3fksdGSfHt9-q2GyxqetpH093A-8Xbw-IQK92FOw/viewform

Please check out our most recent newsletter for updates including:

🧚‍♂️FREE Outside Restorative Professional Retreat
🧚🧚Fall Registration for Nature Based Therapy Certification
🦋🦋🦋Become a Paid Nature Based Mental Health Therapist

Exciting Upcoming Opportunities for You! Grow with Nature Consulting continues to cultivate professional relationships with Nature to promote more sustainable and restorative business practices related to mental health. We hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies is looking for 1 more clinical mental health grad student for an internship spot this fall 2023. Neuro is a local, Portland-based non-profit with several satellite offices. For ages 0-25, Neuro offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. For all ages, Neuro offers naturopathic services, mental health therapy, and resource support. We primarily specialize in neurodivergent and medically fragile kids/teens, though mental health does see a wide range of clients. You can learn more about Neuro at nt4kids.org.

Neuro can be a wonderful internship spot as you have the ability to collaborate across disciplines, learn more about different modalities, participate in group supervision, and have the ability to attend other meetings (e.g. professional development, all staff). Neuro also has a Nature Based Therapy program, managed by the grad student supervisor, Alice Nelson, so you have a specialized opportunity to be trained in Nature Based Therapy if you are interested (though not required). (You can learn more about Nature Based Therapy at growwithnatureconsulting.org)

Neuro offers our grad students financial bonuses: $1500 to sign as a graduate student intern, $1000 at the completion of internship with signed contract for working full-time the 2 years following.
If you are passionate about working with kids, teens, and families, especially within the neurodivergent population, please send your resume to Alice, [email protected]. Please also feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.

Are you a mental health therapist interested in becoming a Nature Based Therapist and possibly doing outside sessions with clients at local parks? Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies, Inc. has a thriving Nature Based Therapy Program and is a wonderful local non-profit to work for. Please message us if interested in learning more! 🌿💕

"Neurotherapeutic Pediatric Therapies is hiring for Full and Part-Time Licensed and Unlicensed (LMFT, LPC, LCSW, and MFT/CMHC Associates) therapists in multiple locations! We are a team of occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists, mental health therapists, naturopathic doctors, and support staff working together to provide personalized and professional services to children, adolescents, adults and families.

We currently have open positions for:
Canby: Full Time (30+ hours)
Clackamas: Part Time (flexible)
Wilsonville: Part Time (flexible)
Hillsboro: Part Time (flexible)

We offer:
Professional development assistance
Paid vacation (full time therapists)
Paid sick time
Matching retirement plan
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (full time therapists)
Life insurance (full time therapists)
Holiday pay (full time therapists)
Public loan forgiveness program eligibility
Clinical Consultation/Supervision with on-staff clinical supervisor included with position

If you or someone you know is interested, please email a resume/cover letter to [email protected] with a subject line: Mental Health therapist, and location (s) of choice!"

Thank you for hosting us to present "How To Improve Your Mental Health Through Your Relationship With Nature". We appreciate your support! 🌱🌿

We hope to see you later today at for Alice's *FREE* presentation open to anyone to attend!

🌱DATE🌱: Tuesday, May 30th, 6-7:30pm

🌱TITLE🌱: Improving Your Mental Health Through Your Relationship With Nature

🌱PRESENTATION🌱: We hear it all the time: "I just feel better after spending time outside." This informative and experiential workshop is intended to help you discover more about your relationship with Nature and how that relationship can help improve your mental health. Nature Based Therapist, Alice Nelson, will guide the group in a discussion to better understand Nature Based Therapy and how it can help build upon your relationship with nature to further bolster your mental health.

🌱LOCATION🌱: Mountain Shop 2975 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232

Congratulations to the most recent graduates of the Nature Based Therapy Certification! We look forward to seeing how your professional relationship with Nature continues to grow! 🌿🌿🌿

We're 2/3 days done with the Spring Nature Based Therapy Certification course! What a great discussion on Legal and Ethical Considerations and Diversity Equity and Inclusion as it relates to Nature Based Therapy!

What a great start to the Spring Nature Based Therapy Certification class for 2023! Two more classes to go!

Ever wanted to learn more about Nature Based Therapy and how to integrate it into your professional practice?

We are excited to announce the Spring dates for our Nature Based Therapy Workshop Series Certification! Please sign up soon to reserve your spot!

Each workshop will be hosted outside and will include educational, interactive, and experiential opportunities for participants. The series will be capped at 10 people to maximize engagement and learning experience.

This series is intended for any provider (e.g., mental health therapist, medical provider, occupational therapist, school staff, grad student) interested in supporting a paradigm shift within mental health to make our approaches more normalized and sustainable for everyone.

Schedule: Fridays 10am-1pm, 1-2pm lunch, 2-5pm

5/5/23
Intro to Nature Based Therapy
How to do Nature Based Therapy (In Office/Telehealth and Outside)

5/12/23
Ethical and Legal Considerations of Doing Nature Based Therapy
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Nature Based Therapy

5/19/23
Nature Based Therapy Interventions
Self-Care Practices Utilizing Nature

Please see photo flyer for further information about the training, including the content and objectives for each workshop.

Pricing is based on level of experience:
Grad student: $600
Unlicensed provider: $750
Licensed provider: $1050***

Continuing education credits are available for licensed therapists, totaling 18 CEs including 3 CE for cultural competency and 3 for legal/ethical topics.

***Please click link to register!***
https://hipaa.jotform.com/form/230865709806162

If you are interested in learning more about what is Nature Based Therapy before registering, please watch our *FREE RECORDING* (1 CE available) "A Brief Intro to Nature Based Therapy".
https://growwithnatureconsulting.org/free-recording-a-brief-intro-to-nature-based-therapy/

Our *FREE* recording of "A Brief Intro to Nature Based Therapy" is now available, with the opportunity to earn 1 CE if applicable!!! 🌞🌞🌞

https://growwithnatureconsulting.org/free-recording-a-brief-intro-to-nature-based-therapy/

Explore what is (and is not) Nature Based Therapy. This brief intro is intended to challenge the ‘standard way’ of approaching treatment and encourage a more holistic perspective.

Objectives include:
🌿Defining what is and is not Nature Based Therapy.
🌿Recognizing the importance of ‘yes, and…’.
🌿Understanding Nature Based Therapy regardless of setting.
🌿Addressing the importance of having a trauma-informed approach.

Tomorrow is our retreat, it's free so please join us! We would love to see you. 🌿🌿🌿

You can register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFyjDmUQX6RXyjCDSCRRaXUTyCxn_goRaYObIhKOR1SnGeoA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1sfsRTCwoD2WwJjswuotQQrZzyE4DcEP_e66gbNyZRZhOP65Jm6sefDEs

This retreat is focused on highlighting ways that Grow With Nature Consulting can provide experiential outdoor opportunities for professionals to reconnect, recharge, and promote a restorative professional relationship with Nature. Please limit the number of staff from the same agency to allow other professionals in our community an opportunity to see what we can offer.

WORKSHOP INFO:
WHO: Professionals* (*e.g., therapists, school staff, county providers, medical providers, grad students)
WHEN: Thursday April 20, 2023 6-7:30pm
WHERE: Clackamette Park, Oregon City, OR
COST: Free!

You must register to secure your spot for the training.

The group will be capped at 30 people max to optimize participation, so please register soon!

Please join us in 2 weeks, we would love to see you! 🌿🌿🌿

This retreat is focused on highlighting ways that Grow With Nature Consulting can provide experiential outdoor opportunities for professionals to reconnect, recharge, and promote a restorative professional relationship with Nature. Please limit the number of staff from the same agency to allow other professionals in our community an opportunity to see what we can offer.

WORKSHOP INFO:
WHO: Professionals (e.g., therapists, school staff, county providers, medical providers, grad students)
WHEN: Thursday April 20, 2023 6-7:30pm
WHERE: Clackamette Park, Oregon City, OR COST: Free!
You must register to secure your spot for the training.
The group will be capped at 30 people max to optimize participation, so please register soon!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSeFyjDmUQX6RXyCDSCRRaXUTyCxn_goRaY
OblhKOR1SnGeoA/viewform

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