what is Forest Therapy?
health benefits of Forest Therapy
get to know about the research-based psychological and physiological benefits of Forest Therapy
easy self-paced study
study the easy-to-read course material hassle-free at home, at the pace YOU like
based on the International Core Curriculum of Forest Therapy
the only international standard in Forest Therapy, validated by more than 120 experts from over 20 countries
FREE $500 voucher for further training
get this FREE voucher if you want to become a professional Forest Therapy Guide
FREE mentor call ... and much, much more!
discuss your interest in Forest Therapy free-of-charge with an expert

Begin your training pathway with INFTA’s innovative Forest Therapy Foundation course.

Getting started

This introductory online course will give you a first overview about the science, health benefits and practices of Forest Therapy.

Learn at your own pace

This easy-to-follow online course has been designed for anyone who wishes to learn about Forest Therapy. Specially customized for beginners, the INFTA Forest Therapy Foundation (FTF) does not require any previous formal prerequisite or knowledge.

Even better, you can learn about the many benefits of Forest Therapy as an innovative and effective Public health practice at your very own pace. Wherever you are, whenever you have time. The FTF has been designed for your self-paced study.

Enjoy the course

While there is a lot to learn, our curriculum and course designers have paid special emphasis to make this course enjoyable and very easy to follow. The comprehensive Study Guide forms the backbone of the FTF. It is colourful, well-written, rich in contents – yet easy to read and understand. The Study Guide contains plenty of important links, images and tables, too.

FREE $500 voucher!

Better still, booking and paying for the FTF is easy and effortless. As a special bonus, you are entitled to get a rebate of A$ 500.- when you book the full-fledged, six-months INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide Training within two years after having signed up for the FTF.

International

Based on the International Core Curriculum of Forest Therapy (evaluated and validated by 120+ experts from 20 countries) and backed by the latest research (see, for example, the International Handbook of Forest Therapy endorsed and supported by INFTA) you cannot find a more updated, trusted and comprehensive entry to learn about Forest Therapy.

Register, pay and start

You can order the INFTA Forest Therapy Foundation course material right now. Just complete the application/order form below.

INFTA offers this introductory training option for the specially reduced price of A$ 500.- only! Please register below to start.

Members of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) will obtain 10 OPD points for Professional Development when successfully completing the INFTA Forest Therapy Foundation.

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Please note, that the INFTA Forest Therapy Foundation does not qualify you to be an INFTA-Certified Forest Therapy Guide.

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