Counselling Skills and Client Relations

Land-Based Wellness

Nurturing Mental and Environmental Health

Land-based wellness connects mental health with environment and culture. This training explores how nature-based practices support healing and resilience.

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Land-Based Wellness

Land-Based Wellness for Healing and Resilience

Learning how to connect with the land and all living things has profound benefits for our mental and environmental health. It strengthens our personal identity and helps us grow meaningful connections and relationships.

This workshop explores Indigenous and non-Indigenous land-based wellness practices to provide a wholistic, two-eyed seeing approach to wellness. You will learn how to use land-based activities to help others connect with the land and themselves.

Learning Objectives

Identify who they are, their connections, and where they come from
Describe the foundations of land-based wellness practices
List key components of land-based healing
Illustrate principles of land-based wellness practices
Identify steps for developing a land-based wellness practice
Summarize the connection to land and its environmental impact
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In-Person Training

Interactive sessions with experienced facilitators.

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Learn from an experienced facilitator
Ask questions and get real-time guidance
Connect and learn alongside peers
Engage in discussions and practical exercises
Earn 6 CECs per day of training
Receive a certificate upon completion
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Personalized training solutions for your team.

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1 day
Bring a facilitator to your team
Personalize content to your context and priorities
Focus on your real challenges and scenarios
Engage in interactive discussion and practical application
Align your team around shared language and approaches
Build skills that translate directly into day-to-day work

What You'll Learn

Walk away with the knowledge and tools to make a meaningful difference. The objectives below outline what you'll be equipped to do after completing this training.

Land-Based Foundations

Learn core principles of land-based wellness.

Nature and Mental Health

Explore benefits of nature.

Cultural Connection

Understand Indigenous perspectives.

Practical Activities

Learn land-based exercises.

Community Healing

Support group wellness practices.

Ongoing Integration

Bring land-based wellness into daily work.

Our Approach

Grounded in research, practical application, and real‑world experience.

Accessible

Clear, approachable learning without unnecessary jargon.

Applicable

Content designed for real‑world challenges and opportunities.

Engaging

Facilitators bring content to life through stories and examples.

Practical

Skills and tools designed for everyday use in your setting.

What People Are Saying

Insights from our participants.

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It's not always easy to facilitate a six-hour session, but it flew by. Perfectly timed, packed with useful, relevant information, curated to address the unique needs of our group."

K. Decle

University of British Columbia, Office of Student Academic Services

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This was one of the best trainings our organization has had. Staff were so engaged and came away energized and excited rather than tired and drained."

T. Etienne

Portal Youth Outreach Association

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CTRI is a great source for learning. They were easy to work with and our facilitator presented in an engaging and interactive way that kept people interested and attentive."

J. Grimes

Optimism Place Women's Shelter and Support Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the training.

This training is for:

Mental health professionals
Social services and community‑based professionals
First responders and emergency services
Health care workers and support staff
School and post‑secondary personnel
Leaders, managers, and supervisors
Human resources and people operations teams
Employees in corporate or business settings
Anyone working in people‑centred or support roles

What is land-based wellness?

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Land-based wellness is an approach rooted in Indigenous knowledge that recognizes the healing connection between people, culture, community, and the natural world.

Who is this training for?

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This training is designed for helping professionals, Indigenous community members, educators, and organizations that want to integrate land-based approaches into their wellness and healing work.

Do participants need to be Indigenous to benefit from this training?

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No. This workshop is relevant to anyone who works in healing or wellness spaces and wants to understand and respectfully integrate land-based approaches alongside other practices.

What practical activities are included?

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The workshop introduces land-based exercises and practices that participants can integrate into their work and personal wellness routines.

Is this training available privately for communities or organizations?

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Yes. This workshop is particularly well-suited for private delivery with Indigenous communities and organizations. Contact CTRI to discuss your needs.

How does this training connect to CTRI's Indigenous-informed programming?

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This workshop is part of CTRI's broader commitment to decolonized and culturally responsive practice, alongside programs like Giwiidabindimin and Decolonizing Your Helping Practice.

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