Nurturing Pathways: Guiding Growth with Nature
Nurturing Pathways: Guiding Growth with Nature is a course for adults who guide children, offering practical ways to support children’s confidence, emotional wellbeing and connection with nature through meaningful outdoor experiences.
Grounded in the Relational Forest approach, which focuses on children’s relationships with nature, themselves and others, the programme blends forest school practice, therapeutic awareness and experiential learning to support children’s development in natural settings.
Who This Programme Is For
This programme is suitable for adults who work with or care for children, including:
Parents and caregivers
Teachers and teaching assistants
Youth workers and facilitators
Forest School assistants and outdoor educators
Therapists or professionals working with children
No prior Forest School experience is required.
What You Will Learn
Through this course, you will learn how to:
Support children’s confidence and independence
Encourage healthy risk-taking and resilience
Foster emotional awareness and social skills
Strengthen children’s connection with nature
Facilitate collaboration and learning across different ages
Guide children through meaningful outdoor experiences
The focus is not only on activities, but on how adults support children through real experiences and relationships.
Learning Approach
The programme combines:
Self-paced online learning modules
Guided reflection through an e-journal
Practical application with children
Optional in-person training sessions in Singapore
Participants can complete the course at their own pace, making it accessible for both local and overseas learners.
Course Format
Format: Blended learning (online with optional in-person training)
Schedule: Flexible and self-paced
Assessment: Reflective journal and open-book assessment
Participants are encouraged to document their learning and practical experiences as they progress through the course.
Certification
Participants who complete the programme will receive a:
Certificate of Completion in Forest School Coaching
issued by Nature Den.
Life-Enriching Benefits of Nurturing Pathways
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Nurture the way you relate to yourself and others, fostering positive connections in both personal and professional settings.
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Experience the transformative benefits of connecting with nature, promoting mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Develop practical skills for guiding children in outdoor environments, empowering you to contribute positively to their experiences.
Gain insights into therapeutic practices that support your own emotional growth and well-being, creating a supportive environment for others.
Course FAQ
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Upon completing the Nurturing Pathways course, you will develop practical skills for nurturing children's emotional growth, fostering nature connections, and employing therapeutic activities. You'll learn how to engage effectively with children in outdoor settings, promoting their intrinsic motivation and well-being.
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Yes, the course includes an in-person training component that is optional and which allows you to practice the skills you've learned in a supportive environment. This hands-on experience enhances your learning journey.
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After successfully completing the course, you'll be eligible to apply for approval as an Assistant Coach within the Nature Den network. As an approved Assistant Coach, you can promote your services on our website, ask for advice from peers and the team, and benefit from opportunities to attend on-going physical training sessions.