Are you thinking about offering therapy on a farm? This general session is designed for licensed therapists, counselors, social workers, and anyone exploring how to integrate mental health practice into a farm setting. You’ll hear from practitioners who have brought therapy out of the clinical setting and onto the farm, using animals, daily farm rhythms, and nature-based routines to support healing. We’ll explore the therapeutic potential of care farms for people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational challenges. With practical examples, participants will leave with a grounded understanding and greater confidence in how to begin or deepen mental health programming on a care farm.
Presenters + Slides:
Nicole Byers, MEd., LPC of Wild Oak Therapeutic Farm (OR) – View presentation here!
Amy Grace, LMFT of Imagine That Farm (ID) – View presentation here!