Stunning mountain experiences
The Lake District, Snowdonia and the Peak District
There is no doubt that our connection with the natural world is essential for our emotional, cognitive, physical, aesthetic and spiritual well-being and development. The more we have distanced ourselves from the natural world the greater the distress for humans, the non-human world and the planetary ecological systems, as evidenced by climate change.
I am aware that there is a significant movement amongst counsellors and psychotherapists to move some of their work with clients from the indoor to the outdoor environment. I understand this shift as related to a growing body of research which supports the reciprocal healing effects of the human-nature relationship.
Recognising that counsellors or psychotherapists often do not have either have all the skills or desire to manage both the therapeutic process and physical safety of the client or group, I would like to offer my skills as a fully qualified Mountain Leader.
Alongside this I have taken the TA101, worked alongside a UKCP registered TA psychotherapist and trainer, and have over 20 years' experience of working in pastoral situations.
As part of my service, I would work with you to identify a walk which meets your requirements and then fully manage the walking element of the walk, freeing you to focus on the therapeutic process. I have the following skills to identify potential hazards and manage risk in the outdoor context.
• Carry out an audit to assess risk of where you are wanting to work
• Route assessment and planning
• Map reading and navigation.
• Managing different types of terrain
• Weather conditions
• Outdoor 1st aid certificate
• Emergency procedures.
I will recognise and respect the emotional and relational processes in the work, the boundaries of the therapeutic work, and our differing skills sets, roles and responsibilities
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ECOTHERAPY
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Email: andy@adventureunlocked.co.uk
Call: 07719 676592