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Digital Seminar

Bringing the Outdoors In

Creating A Therapeutic Space in Any Setting
Faculty:
Cheryl Fisher, PhD, NCC, LCPC, ACS
Duration:
1 Hour 30 Minutes
Copyright:
22 Apr, 2026
Product Code:
POS065730
Media Type:
Digital Seminar
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Description

Discover how to “bring the outdoors in” with research-based strategies that transform any therapy space into a calming, multisensory environment.

This training explores how natural elements – like textures, plants, seasonal materials, and soundscapes – can reduce stress, support sensory integration, and foster resilience for children, trauma survivors, and neurodivergent clients.

Blending ecopsychology, expressive arts, and trauma-informed design, you’ll gain practical tools to create symbolic, sensory-rich interventions that enhance regulation, deepen relational repair, and provide a sanctuary of connection – whether you’re practicing in an office, school, hospital, or telehealth setting.

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Faculty

Cheryl Fisher, PhD, NCC, LCPC, ACS's Profile

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Dr. Cheryl Fisher is a counselor educator, and licensed clinical professional counselor, certified in trauma and ecopsychology with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is an international speaker, former columnist for Counseling Today Online, and author of Mindfulness and Nature Based Therapeutic Techniques for Children. Dr. Fisher’s most recent research examines Ancestral Wisdom and Intergenerational Trauma Recovery.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cheryl Fisher maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with Alliant International University. She receives royalties as a published author. Cheryl Fisher receives a speaking honorarium, recording, and book royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Cheryl Fisher serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Child and Adolescent Trauma and the Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), the American Psychological Association (APA), and several other professional organizations. For a complete list, please contact info@pesi.com.

Additional Info

Access for Self-Study (Non-Interactive)

Access never expires for this product.


Objectives

  1. Describe the clinical benefits of nature-based interventions and their relevance in trauma-informed and resilience-focused care.
  2. Identify at least five nature-integrative strategies for enhancing therapeutic environments in office, school, hospital, or virtual settings.
  3. Apply symbolic and sensory elements of nature to support emotional regulation, narrative processing, and client engagement.
  4. Design a personalized plan for incorporating nature-based tools (e.g., imagery, ritual, objects, soundscapes) into their current practice setting.
  5. Explore the ethical and cultural considerations of using nature symbolism in diverse client populations.

Outline

Transform Any Space into a Healing Sanctuary

  • Practical strategies for integrating nature indoors – no forest required
  • Symbolic and sensory elements to reduce stress and boost resilience
  • Adaptable techniques for office, school, hospital, or telehealth settings

Nature-Informed Tools for Trauma and Regulation

  • Trauma-informed design that honors ancestral wisdom
  • Seasonal and cyclical elements to support regulation and rhythm
  • Boost engagement with children, neurodivergent clients, and trauma survivors

Expressive and Sensory Interventions

  • Guided imagery, sensory stations, and nature altars
  • Incorporating soundscapes, textures, and rituals into therapy
  • Expressive arts with natural and symbolic materials

Clinician Wellness and Ethical Considerations

  • Nature-based rituals for co-regulation and resilience
  • Address eco-anxiety,  nature deprivation, and burnout
  • Cultural and social justice considerations for equitable practice

Target Audience

  • Counsellors
  • Educators
  • Marriage and Family Therapists 
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Occupational Therapist assistants
  • Physicians
  • Psychologists
  • Physical Therapists
  • Speech-language Pathologist
  • Social Workers

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