This course awards 1.0 CE Credits.

Format: Video/audio

Multiple Choice Questions: 6

CE Credits: 1.0

Instructional Level: Intermediate

Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this lesson, clinicians should be able to (1) define ecotherapy (2) understand the benefits of ecotherapy (3) identify types of ecotherapy (4) incorporate ecotherapy into counseling sessions and treatment plans and (5) identify ethical considerations.  

Target Audience: Physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, marriage and family therapists, social workers and other healthcare workers to enhance their understanding and comprehension of assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in their study of mental health disorders. 


Explore Ecotherapy: A Nature-Based Intervention

Dive into the world of ecotherapy and its profound impact on mental, physical health, and brain development. Learn how incorporating nature-based interventions can enhance counseling sessions and treatment plans, leading to holistic well-being for both clinicians and clients.

  • Experience improved mental well-being through nature-based interventions.
  • Discover how ecotherapy positively impacts brain development and cognitive functions.
  • Benefit from enhanced physical health outcomes through ecotherapy practices.

Meet Your Ecotherapy Guide:
Kortney Yasenka, LCMHC


Embark on a journey with Kortney as she explores the wonders of ecotherapy. Kortney is passionate about sharing the transformative power of nature-based interventions and guiding clinicians towards a holistic approach to mental health. Join her in embracing ecotherapy for a brighter, healthier future.


Approval Statements

American Psychological Association
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. maintains responsibility for the program and its content.

National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. 
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. is an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCC-approved CE credit hours for programs that meet NBCC requirements. NBCC CE Programs for which NBCC-approved CE credit hours will be awarded are identified on the Website. The ACEP is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. Our NBCC provider number is #5448.

NAADAC, The Association for Addiction Professionals
The Hatherleigh Company, Ltd. is an Approved Education Provider of continuing education which meets the national standards of education developed for alcoholism and drug abuse counselors. Our NAADAC provider number is #62695.

Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
The Hatherleigh Company is approved by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services for New York State which covers Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselors (CASAC); Credentialed Prevention Professionals (CPP); and Credentialed Prevention Specialists (CPS). Our OASAS provider number is 0011.

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