What you will gain 

NOTE - EVEN if you are not actively pursuing nature based programming, the process we follow and the experiences you will have with nature will 100% support your ability to clarify, create and connect with YOUR ideas for your OT work. I am an 'out of the box' OT thinker and there is NOTHING better that taking time out to think, create, brain storm with other OTs. 

• Confidence as we explore the evidence for the health and wellbeing benefits of nature contact and connection - the generic evidence and then really focus on evidence for YOUR client group. I will help you find the evidence you need!
• Knowledge about the key nature theories for the pathways of change - HOW nature contributes to the outcomes we see. You'll be able to explain this from an evidence based perspective, and use the theory to build a solid nature based intervention/program
• Reconnection and remembering of the core of occupational therapy. How and why nature is SO aligned with holistic occupational therapy. How our scope of practice is SO broad with many possibilities for ways of working. Fall in LOVE with OT again.
• A solid methodology to create your nature based way of working - whether it's about weaving more nature into your current job or role, or creating something new. Informed by project management and program logic methodologies - simplified for a quick result.
• A new way of talking about nature. New language, embracing reciprocity and partnership with nature as our co-therapist.
• Indigenous perspectives from Ivan-Tiwu Copley OAM (former South Australian of the Year), a Peramangk-Kuarna elder about connection with Country as a key part of identity, health and wellbeing. 
• A plan, confidence and inspiration. The intent is that you will leave with a clear plan on next steps and actions to intentionally include nature in your professional work. 
• Peace, stillness, rest - actually stopping :) It will be so worth it. We will sit around a fire, as humans have gathered forever for connection. 
• Nurture we LOVE to care for you at The Sanctuary. We'll create a safe, comfy, relaxed gathering where there will be time for connection and ample time for solitude and reflection. 
• Nourish we are serious about food at The Sanctuary. We grow, harvest and process food. We choose to eat simply with minimal processing. We'll be sharing a delicious menu of home grown and home created food and drink.
• The Sanctuary is a smoking and alcohol free venue.

Who is this for?

This residential version of the cOnnecT with nature program is for you if;

• you are an occupational therapist curiously exploring authentic, aligned ways of working (especially, but not only if you are passionate about wanting more intentional nature connection in your work)
• you're really not sure how to get started, or create or grow a program or service that is grounded in solid evidence and theory
• you KNOW nature is good but something is holding you back from shouting it from the rooftops and embracing nature in the way you work
• maybe you actually don't want to create your own business - lets work out what you CAN do where you are - aligning with the goals, funding systems and context for your clients
• you are craving your OWN connection with nature and time to THINK and plan because it's just too hard to 'add' on to your everyday life.
• you would benefit from 4 days of being able to pick Bronwyn's brain about ANYTHING to do with nature based ways of working - language, evidence, theory, outcome measures, program design and evaluation. There will be NOTHING held back in this program.

We are consciously LGBTIQ+ and cultural diversity friendly and we are always trying to do better.