Eco-Art Intervention Training
About the Training
Introduction
Welcome to our unique Eco-Art Intervention training, a pioneering program that merges the realms of art, healing, and the environment. This course is meticulously crafted for helping and healing professionals such as counselors, nurses, social workers, health coaches, educators, and pastoral care providers eager to explore the creative processes that cultivate a profound connection with nature and enhance self-expression. Dive into the symbiotic relationship between your practice and the natural world, under the guidance of Renee Vanderstelt, LCPAT/LCPC, a Certified Nature Informed Therapist and Art Therapist.
Course Overview
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Date and Time: Friday, October 10, 2025 / 9:30am - 4:30pm ET
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Instructors: Renee Vanderstelt, LCPAT/LCPC and Rachel Oppenheimer, LCPC, Certified Nature Informed Therapists
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Format: Live Online CNIT Course, featuring live workshops, breakout groups, and hands-on art interventions.
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Cost: $180 including CE credits
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CE Details
The Center for Nature Informed Therapy has been approved by NBCC
as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7473.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Nature Informed Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Eco-Art Intervention will earn 6 NBCC credit hours.
This program consists of 6 NBCC clock hours of continuing education instruction. Credit requirements and approvals vary per state board regulations. Please save the course outline, the certificate of completion you receive from the activity and contact your state board or organization to determine specific filing requirements
The Center for Nature Informed Therapy, Provider No. 2022, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: July 9, 2025-July 9, 2028. Social workers completing this course receive 6 general continuing education credits.
The Center for Nature Informed Therapy is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.
What You Will Learn
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Understand the Foundational Concepts of Eco-Art Interventions: Participants will define and explain the principles of Eco-Art and how integrating nature into creative processes can facilitate emotional healing and personal growth.
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Explore the Therapeutic Benefits of Nature-Informed Art Interventions: Participants will learn specific nature-informed art techniques and interventions that foster a sense of belonging, self-compassion, and identity within clients.
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Identify and Apply Eco-Art Techniques in Mental Health Practice: Participants will identify techniques to incorporate natural materials and elements (e.g., air, earth) into art therapy, enhancing therapeutic outcomes for clients dealing with anxiety, grief, trauma, and other mental health challenges.
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Demonstrate Practical Skills in Using Eco-Art for Individual and Group Therapy: Through case studies and hands-on activities, participants will practice integrating eco-art into both individual and group therapy settings, expanding their toolkit for creative interventions.
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Integrate Eco-Art Interventions with Established Therapeutic Modalities: Participants will explore how eco-art techniques can complement and be integrated with other therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and trauma-informed care.
Sample Schedule(subject to change)
• 9:30-9:45: Introductions & Welcome
• 9:45-11:00: Belonging & Connection
15 min: Psycho-Ed / NI art intervention (NIAI)
30 min: Intervention w/ instructions
20 min: Small group (discuss outcomes)
10 min: Debrief
• 10:45-11:00: break
• 11:00-12:15: Self-Compassion & Hope
15 min: Psycho-Ed / NIAI
30 min: Intervention w/ instructions
20 min: Debrief / Small group (discuss outcomes)
10 min: Debrief
• 12:15- 1:00: Lunch
• 1:00-2:15: Identity: Family/Community & Self
15 min: Psycho-Ed / NIAI
30 min: Intervention w/ instructions
20 min: Debrief / Small group (discuss outcomes)
10 min: Debrief
• 2:15- 2:30: break
• 2:30-4:00: Mobile: Bridge b/w Earth & Sky
15 min: Psycho-Ed / NIAI
30 min: Intervention w/ instructions
20 min: Debrief / Small group (discuss outcomes)
10 min: Debrief
• 4:00-4:30: Group Closing
Course Themes and Activities
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Belonging & Connection: Engage in activities designed to deepen connections with the natural world, including participant workshops on nature-informed art interventions.
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Self-Compassion & Hope: Learn hand-building techniques with clay and natural materials, exploring metaphors for healing.
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Identity: Family/Community & Self: Create genogram maps and shadow portraits using natural elements, focusing on personal and community identity.
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Mobile: Bridge Between Air & Earth: Craft a mobile that symbolizes the connection between air, earth, and personal energy, using woven vines and found objects.
Instructor Highlights
Renee Vanderstelt
LCPAT/LCPC, Certified Nature Informed Therapist
Renee Vanderstelt is a Certified Nature-Informed Therapist, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Clinical Art Therapist who specializes in fostering personal growth and healing through the integration of nature and art. With a compassionate and solution-focused approach, she assists clients in navigating mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief, loss, trauma, and adjusting to life's changes. By employing a variety of art-making techniques and diverse materials, Renee advocates for art as a cornerstone of long-term self-care and overall health.
Rachel Oppenheimer
LCPC
Rachel Oppenheimer is a Certified Nature-Informed Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who integrates self-compassion, mindfulness, and evidence-based approaches—including CBT and acceptance-based strategies—into her work. She specializes in supporting adults navigating anxiety, negative self-talk, emotion regulation challenges, grief, identity exploration (through an LGBTQIA+ affirming lens), and body image concerns. Rachel is also certified in Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy (EDIT), offering ongoing support for individuals maintaining eating disorder recovery. In addition to individual therapy, she has experience facilitating group programs and events, including hiking, backpacking, and sound bath experiences. Grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection—with self, others, the present moment, and the natural world—Rachel helps clients build emotional resilience and reconnect with their authentic selves and values.
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