Therapeutic Nature-Based Practice

A play-based, trauma-informed therapeutic approach to earth education, empowering facilitators to reconnect people with nature, play, and community

About Somagaia

Therapeutic Nature-Based Practice | Somagaia™ Facilitator is a professional diploma equivalent training programme developed and delivered by CommuniTree Outdoor Education.


It offers a unique pathway for practitioners who wish to deepen their therapeutic, educational, or facilitative work through the intelligence of the body and the wisdom of the Earth.


This immersive training supports a wide range of professionals, including:


  • Outdoor educators and Forest School leaders
  • Youth workers, SEND/SEMH specialists, and social care practitioners
  • Therapists, counsellors, and mental health professionals seeking to take their work outdoors
  • Creative practitioners and holistic educators


Somagaia™ training draws on interdisciplinary research in trauma-informed pedagogy, somatic awareness, child development, ecological systems, and ancient practice. It prepares facilitators to work in meaningful, reciprocal relationship with the land, the body, and those they support.

Graduates will be equipped to facilitate nature-connected, play-led, and regulation-informed experiences with children and young people aged 5–18, in educational, therapeutic, and community settings.

The training aligns with national Level 4 benchmarks and contributes to a growing field of relational, regenerative practice.

  • Dates

    Training dates delivered at Heaton Park, Manchester:

    • Phase 1: 27 April - 1 May
    • Phase 2: 15 - 19 June
    • Phase 3: 26 - 28 June
    • End Point Assessment: January 2027

  • Fees

    Reserve your place before 28th February 

    and save £325.


    Intro offer places £975+VAT (only 5 available)


    Full price: £1300 +VAT


  • Entry requirements

    • Minimum age: 19+ 
    • A Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience in a related field (e.g. education, playwork, youth work, counselling, Forest School, creative arts, social care) 
    • A current Level 2 Safeguarding Certificate 
    • An Enhanced DBS check (UK) or international equivalent 

    • A 16-hour Outdoor First Aid Certificate – this may be completed as part of the training 

    At least 1 year of experience working with children or young people aged 5–18 

  • How to apply

    Please email training@communitree.co.uk for a call with Leanne, the trainer.

Introductory webinar

Monday 16th March | 6.30-7.30pm


Join us for a one hour introductory webinar. An opportunity for you to meet Leanne, the trainer and find out more about becoming a Somagaia™ facilitator.

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