Lauren Ostrout Growth Rings Journal
Forest Therapy Guide Certification Program Spring 2024
The Forest Therapy School

Module 1: What is Forest Therapy?
The journey begins.
The forest is calling me,
“Welcome home, my child.”

Module 2: A Mindful Way
Being present now;
a perennial challenge.
Have a happy mind.

Module 3: The Flow Model
Beautiful landscapes
and more-than-human beings —
we flow together.

Forest Therapy Walk with Regan
Sense your aliveness.
We share the air with all life—
the gentle pull home.

Module 4: Sensory Awareness Meditation
Embody presence.
Love and honor our bodies.
Nature can heal us.

Module 5: Invitations
Our Invitations,
crafted with good intentions,
can bring connections.

Module 6: Tea
Reciprocity,
embodied during our Tea
can bring gratitude.

Forest Therapy Walk with Julie
The warmth of the sun,
listening to the Earth’s song,
guides holding the space.

Module 7: The Art of Guiding 1
Walking along trails,
taking in all the beauty
mindfully walking.

Module 8: The Art of Guiding 2
Being authentic
and creating containers—
showing up for all.

Group Forest Therapy Walk
Walking together
on this beautiful journey.
A circle of friends.

Module 9: Logistics & Business Development
All the logistics,
planned and considered with care—
to walk with comfort.

Module 10: Nature & Beyond
Synchronicity
experienced in Nature
is just magical.

Practicum: One-to-One Walk
Peaceful time with you
in the Woodlands I now love,
Beloved guiding.

Practicum: Soul Walk
My spirit soaring
seeing birds and trees anew,
awe striking my heart.

Practicum: Group Walk
Inviting my friends
to this beautiful practice—
to connect with all.

Photos by Rev. Lauren Ostrout.