Forest Therapy Scotland

Forest Therapy Scotland Inspiring the different senses and meaningful connection to nature. Forest Therapy Scotland was founded in 2017 by Caitlin Keddie.

Forest Bathing & Forest Therapy are research-based practices that aim to support health and wellness through immersive experiences in forests and other natural settings. Caitlin was the first certified Nature & Forest Therapy Guide in Scotland and operates in the central belt. She is a member, mentor and trainer with the Forest Therapy Institute. Caitlin has been interested in natural health and w

ellbeing all her life. For over 8 years, Caitlin has been working with Napiers the Herbalists across their multi-disciplinary health clinics and herbal shops in the central belt. She also works with Monica Wilde who teaches foraging, wild food and plant medicine. Please contact me for information about forest therapy walks in your area or if you would like to discuss arranging a tailored walk for yourself, a group, school, healthcare provider, or business.

So delighted to be offering guided forest bathing sessions this weekend at the wonderful Power of Plants festival held b...
11/07/2024

So delighted to be offering guided forest bathing sessions this weekend at the wonderful Power of Plants festival held by the National Institute of Medical Herbalists ๐ŸŒฑ What a beautiful location and such a pleasure to connect with plant lovers from far and wide. You can also find me at Napiers the Herbalists tent talking all things health and herbal ๐ŸŒผ Come and say hello ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿผโ€โ™€๏ธ

A beautiful Autumn day spent at the wonderful Wiston Lodge with An Darach Forest Therapy and Essence of The Soul๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ„     ...
13/10/2022

A beautiful Autumn day spent at the wonderful Wiston Lodge with An Darach Forest Therapy and Essence of The Soul๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿ„

Thereโ€™s still time to join this exciting Forest Bathing Guide Training starting Monday 16th May at the lovely Wiston Lod...
06/05/2022

Thereโ€™s still time to join this exciting Forest Bathing Guide Training starting Monday 16th May at the lovely Wiston Lodge ๐ŸŒณ

Follow the link for more information

Total hours of training: 96 hours = 48 hours of online/in-person classes with a trainer + 48 hours of Mentored Practice (4-6 h/week).

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY THIS MAY... The beautiful Southern Uplands of Scotland will be the setting for the first five days ...
18/04/2022

TRAINING OPPORTUNITY THIS MAY...

The beautiful Southern Uplands of Scotland will be the setting for the first five days of the in-person immersion with trainers in the Blended (in person + live online) Certified Forest Bathing Guide and Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner trainings with Forest Therapy Hub

You will learn the FTHub Method and the Liquid Interactions Model on which it is based, to promote nature connectedness under the theoretical principles of human-nature interaction, scientific evidence and the conceptual framework of Planetary Health.

It is an opportunity to enhance your career implementing nature based activities and interventions for peopleโ€™s health, and also to learn how to design a whole Well-being Plan for individuals and for organizations.

Meet the trainers and get to know better the work of local Certified Forest Bathing Guides and Certified Forest Therapy Practitioners trained by FTHub.

See the details and apply here:
Certified Forest Bathing Guide https://foresttherapyhub.com/training/forest-bathing-guide-training-scotland-16-05-2022/
Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner
https://foresttherapyhub.com/training/forest-therapy-practitioner-training-scotland-16-05-2022/TRA

TRAIN TO BE A FOREST BATHING GUIDE ๐ŸŒณTrain to become a certified Forest Bathing Guide using the Forest Therapy Hub method...
12/04/2022

TRAIN TO BE A FOREST BATHING GUIDE ๐ŸŒณ

Train to become a certified Forest Bathing Guide using the Forest Therapy Hub method on this immersive 5 day in-person training at the beautiful Wiston Lodge in the Southern Uplands of Scotland from Monday 16th โ€“ Friday 20th May 2022 with experienced guide Caitlin Keddie and Alex Gesse, Executive Director of Forest Therapy Hub. Then follow a 12 week mentored practice online with trainers, mentors and international experts in the areas of Nature Connection, Forest Medicine, and Expressive Arts. A unique, updated and leading programme, oriented to the practical application of scientific evidence in health, wellbeing and connection with nature.

Book now to secure your place on this exciting training:
https://foresttherapyhub.com/training/forest-bathing-guide-training-scotland-16-05-2022/

Total hours of training: 96 hours = 48 hours of online/in-person classes with a trainer + 48 hours of Mentored Practice (4-6 h/week).

Itโ€™s such a pleasure to share this practice and know itโ€™s having a real positive impact on others ๐ŸŒณThank you Louise, gla...
21/07/2021

Itโ€™s such a pleasure to share this practice and know itโ€™s having a real positive impact on others ๐ŸŒณ
Thank you Louise, glad you enjoyed the session on Sunday and hope to see you again soon ๐Ÿ™

On Saturday 24th July, Iโ€™ll be offering a free online webinar on Forest & Nature-Based Solutions for Professionals with ...
19/07/2021

On Saturday 24th July, Iโ€™ll be offering a free online webinar on Forest & Nature-Based Solutions for Professionals with experienced colleagues from the Forest Therapy Hub.

If you are interested in attending, sign up to reserve your place today!

Desperate to relax and recharge your batteries? Forest Bathing is an evidence-based wellness practice which is proven to...
15/07/2021

Desperate to relax and recharge your batteries? Forest Bathing is an evidence-based wellness practice which is proven to reduce stress and anxiety, and support cognitive fatigue. This guided session is delivered by experienced guide Caitlin Keddie, who supports you to slow down and connect with nature in a sensory way through activities like guided meditation, ecoart, mindful walking and more.
To book your place, or for more information visit www.forest-therapy-scotland.com today ๐ŸŒณ

WEBINAR: 24th July. Forest and Nature-based Solutions Workshop. Empower your career with this Nature-Based Wellbeing Too...
14/07/2021

WEBINAR: 24th July. Forest and Nature-based Solutions Workshop. Empower your career with this Nature-Based Wellbeing Toolkit for Professionals.

Reserve your FREE place today ๐ŸŒฑ๐ŸŒณ

to Integrate Nature-Based Health and Wellbeing Practices into a Professional Practice and confidently offer nature-based activities & interventions to enhance peopleโ€™s mental health and wellbeing.

๐Ÿƒ Do you have a natural affinity with the outdoors?๐ŸŒณ Do you want to be part of an evidence-based health and wellness pra...
11/07/2021

๐Ÿƒ Do you have a natural affinity with the outdoors?
๐ŸŒณ Do you want to be part of an evidence-based health and wellness practice and movement that not only cares for your own mental and physical health, but helps others to better take care of theirs?
๐Ÿ• Are you interested or working in ecotourism?
๐ŸŒ Do you feel strongly about promoting positive attitudes towards people and planet through meaningful work?

Join this unique 5 Day Residential Forest Bathing Guide Training (+12 week online mentored practice) with me, Caitlin Keddie, founder of Forest Therapy Scotland and the highly experienced team at Forest Therapy Hub this August at the beautiful Wiston Lodge, near Biggar, Scotland. ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿชต๐ŸŒฒ

Find out more here and reserve your place now. Spaces are limited. โžก๏ธ
https://foresttherapyhub.com/training/forest-bathing-guide-training-scotland-23-08-2021/

See you in the forest! ๐ŸŒณ

Home-based, through live online classes, sessions and discussions (videoconference) with a mentor, solo or in a group. The 6 teaching sessions with a mentor last 3 h each and are held every two weeks on Saturdays, with the following schedule:

Itโ€™s been such a pleasure to have spent a lovely weekend immersion in the woods with this wonderful group of guides ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿƒ T...
11/07/2021

Itโ€™s been such a pleasure to have spent a lovely weekend immersion in the woods with this wonderful group of guides ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿƒ Thank you for a blissful guided walk this morning, sharing your unique gifts and the sense of community and connection. Until next time! ๐Ÿ’š

Waiting to welcome some fellow Forest Bathing guides to a training at the beautiful  this weekend. Looking forward to ta...
09/07/2021

Waiting to welcome some fellow Forest Bathing guides to a training at the beautiful this weekend. Looking forward to taking in the many gifts nature has to offer and learning together ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿƒ

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