Question 1

What is the rain plan, since we are meeting outside?

Accepted Answer

In case of stormy weather we will cancel by the afternoon before and reschedule, offering refunds if you are not able to make the new date. If it is just raining we will still plan on meeting, spending some time under a shelter and some time in the rain (bring raincoats!) if possible.

Question 2

Where do we park?

Accepted Answer

Specific directions for parking your car or bike will be sent before the workshop along with additional details.

Question 3

What if I am not a therapist or am not currently practicing? Will I still find it useful?

Accepted Answer

This workshop is tailored for people in the mental health field.  However, if you are in a different field (i.e. naturalist, OT, life or health coach, etc.) and you work outside or want to work outside, you are welcome to come see how we practice and how it might be applicable to your work.

Question 4

Can I get continuing education credits for this training?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Minneapolis Nature-Based Therapy is pre-approved by the Minnesota Board of Social Work to provide CE hours.   You will get a written evaluation to complete in person and we will email you a certificate of completion.   Providers from other disciplines can submit for CEUs to their boards.

Question 5

Will it count towards the clinical content requirement for social workers?

Accepted Answer

According to the Board of Social Work https://mn.gov/boards/social-work/licensees/ce.jsp, to apply to the clinical content requirement for LICSWs, a CE activity must include at least one of six clinical content areas. This training will focus on: Clinical intervention methods informed by research.

Question 6

Will we have time to ask questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  The tone of the workshop will be informal and interactive, with opportunities to ask questions as we go.  In addition, we will stay after the official end time of 12:30 for those who wish to have more informal conversation.

Nature-Based Therapy: (re)Discovering the Power of Play and Awe