Shinrin Yoku - The Japanese Art of Treebathing

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Course Overview

Course Overview
Discover Shinrin Yoku - the Japanese Art of Treebathing and how nature can be used as a form of therapy, Tuesday 6-8pm

Open Is this course right for me?

Discover the fascinating concept of Shinrin Yoku and the science-based research of how it can help to improve our mood. This course is aimed at people who would like to maintain and sustain good mental health and well-being. It is not suitable for those experiencing a mental health crisis or with a severe or enduring mental health consideration. If you have a trauma-related diagnosis, you may wish to discuss this with the course tutor before enrolling. We ask all attendees to take responsibility for their own learning and only take part in activities which feel right for them.
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Open What will I learn?

In this two-hour interactive session, we will: consider the purpose of Shinrin Yoku, list the benefits, consider key ingredients to practice.
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Open How will I learn?

This course involves group discussion, so you’ll be encouraged to participate through listening, asking questions and contributing where you can. The sessions offer a mixture of theory and practical exercises; there may be written activities as well as the potential for learning through reading, video and suggested apps. Book and video recommendations may also be given during the course. Activities may include mindfulness meditation. The content of this course may be adapted as scientific research, theories or course requirements change. No guarantee of any specific results are given.
Prosp How Will I Learn

Open Will I gain a qualification?

You will not gain a formal qualification; however, you may receive a Certificate of Attendance from your tutor.
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Open Next steps

You may wish to join another Health and Wellbeing class.
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Open Please bring

Key messages are included in the handouts where provided, but you may choose to bring a notepad and pen with you in case you wish to make notes. Learners will also be given access to reading materials and resources relevant to the course via “Google Classroom” so you will need a device with internet access; this could be a PC, Mac, Laptop, smart/iPhone, tablet/iPad.
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SMC00431
09/07/2024
Format
09/07/2024
2.00 hours per week
1 weeks
£0.00
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