Nature-Based Tools for Burnout, Anxiety, and Depression: For Personal Self-Care and Clinical Application
Friday, March 20 & Monday, March 30, 2026 | 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

This one-day workshop provides mental health clinicians and healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and firsthand experience to incorporate a wide variety of nature-based tools and mindful nature-based techniques into both personal self-care and professional practice.

Approved CEU’s are available from Mass General Brigham, AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM, Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). Scroll down to the CEU’s toggle for more information.

PRICING
$200 for both NEBG Members & Non-Member Adults.

Through experiential learning, reflective exercises, and guided practice, you will:

  • Describe and differentiate a wide range of evidence-based nature-based interventions (NBIs) and NatureRx prescriptions.
  • Assess the quality and appropriateness of NBIs for diverse client needs.
  • Integrate mindful, nature-based tools into client-centered treatment plans to support resilience and recovery from anxiety, depression, and burnout.
  • Identify risks and limitations associated with NBIs and learn best practices for safe, effective applications.
  • Experience a variety of mindful, nature-based techniques that restore your own sense of calm, balance, and connection- helping you cultivate an embodied understanding to share with clients.
  • Develop and practice writing customized NBI treatment plans, and receive your own personalized NBI plant to support your wellness and prevent burnout.
  • Evaluate and revise NBI plans using practical tools and client self-reporting to ensure alignment with treatment goals.

Evidence-based nature-based interventions engage body and mind in restorative, multisensory ways that reduce stress, regulate emotions, and promote overall well-being – crucial for addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and clinician burnout. By weaving these holistic practices into your personal and professional toolkit, you will deepen your own resilience while enhancing therapeutic outcomes and client engagement.

This activity is intended for Mental Health Clinicians (Social Workers, LMHC, Psychologists, and others), Nurses and APPs (PA and NP), Specialty Physicians, Primary Care Physicians (General Practice Providers, Primary Care, Family Medicine, Oncology, Geriatrics, Psychiatrists).

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Review a wide variety of nature-based interventions (NBIs) for use with patients/clients
  • Cite and describe evidence-based references about NBIs for psycho education teaching with patients/clients.
  • Distinguish and describe how differing NBIs affect neuro pathways relevant to burnout, anxiety, and depressive disorders.
  • Demonstrate creating a NBI treatment plan aligned with the client’s treatment goals.
  • Develop and use nature-based interventions in client treatment plans, and with considerations for sustainability, client ability, access, and preference.
  • Detect and validate client self-reporting of NBI effects and apply that in co-creating a sustainable NBI treatment plan aligned with client’s treatment goals.
  • Evaluate NBI effectiveness through measurement tools and client self reporting.
  • Reflect on your own nature relatedness.

Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Mass General Brigham and New England Nature and Forest Therapy Consulting (NENFT), Mass General Brigham is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation Statements

AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM

Mass General Brigham designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Social Work

As a Jointly Accredited Organization, Mass General Brigham is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organization, not individual courses, are approved under this program. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Mass General Brigham maintains responsibility for this course. Social workers completing this course receive 6.50 continuing education credit.

Psychology

Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.

6.50 Continuing Education (CE) credits are awarded

Pre-registration is required as in-person seats are limited.

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SPEAKER

NaSpeaker, Nadine Mazzola, in a purple button up shirt speaking into a black microphone that in her handdine Mazzola, CFTG, MAT is the Founding Director of New England Nature and Forest Therapy Consulting, based in Massachusetts, and an Advisor and Senior Instructor with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT). She also contributes to educational design for ANFT and is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide with over a decade of active practice in the field.

An award-winning author, Nadine specializes in guiding people of all ages through shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) experiences and translating the growing body of scientific research on nature-based wellness into practical, accessible applications. Her work is grounded in both evidence-based practice and personal experience, shaped by her own wellness journey and a deep understanding of how nature supports stress reduction and resilience.

In addition to her clinical and educational work, Nadine is an artist who facilitates Expressive Arts programs at the Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, often weaving forest therapy principles into creative practice. She works with a wide range of populations, including healthcare and wellness professionals, corporate groups, individuals affected by cancer, students, people with disabilities, and older adults. Her work has been featured across television, radio, and print media.

  • Founding Director, New England Nature and Forest Therapy Consulting
  • Advisor and Senior Instructor, Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs
  • Educational Design, Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs
  • Certified Forest Therapy Guide
  • Multi-Award-Winning Author
  • Her work has received media coverage across television, radio, and print outlets
  • Over 10 years of active practice in the field