Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Wilderness Reflections ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/blog/) - [Ecotherapy going mainstream during COVID-19: CNN blog quotes Dave and others](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/ecotherapy-going-mainstream-during-covid-19-cnn-blog-quotes-dave-and-others/) - Therapists, patients embrace outdoor therapy in Covid-19 pandemic By Matt Villano, CNN. Updated 3:20 AM ET, Tue December 8, 2020 (CNN)Therapy looks a lot different these days for Alexandra Talty. Before the Covid-19 pandemic, the Southampton, New York-based writer attended a few sessions with different therapists in person. Once the pandemic hit, however, she decided she - [Therapy Gone Wild: Dave Talamo Interview- What Happens When a Therapist Goes Outdoors](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/therapy-gone-wild-dave-talamo-interview-what-happens-when-a-therapist-goes-outdoors/) - Dave Talamo interviewed by Jonathan Gustin on Jan. 25, 2017 - [A Conversation with Jonathan Gustin About Purpose and Creating a Soul-Infused Life](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/a-conversation-with-jonathan-gustin-about-purpose-and-creating-a-soul-infused-life/) - [This is the Planet Pandora](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/this-is-the-planet-pandora/) - This is the Planet Pandora: Introduction to Ecotherapy (As published in the Marin CAMFT Newsletter, 04/2010) “Therapy as if humans were actually a part of Nature” The recent 3-D blockbuster Avatar filled theaters for weeks. Transfixed in part by the vivid beauty of a stunning natural environment and by a race of people living in - [In the Huffington Post: President Obama Asserts Psychology Needed To Stop Climate Change: 20 Therapists Weigh In](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/in-the-huffington-post-president-obama-asserts-psychology-needed-to-stop-climate-change-20-therapists-weigh-in/) - Read this article which was picked up by the Huffington Post on Nov. 11, 2015. Here is Dave Talamo's excerpt. Therapy can play a pivotal role in helping people wake up to our situation. Therapists are known for supporting people in their grieving processes. So they can be a huge support as clients face "the - [Nature- Try It Full Strength for Amazing Results!](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/nature-try-full-strength-for-amazing-results/) - Yes! I love this video! The amazing new wonder drug that cures so much of what ails us! NATURE. Now available in new full-strength, time-released prescription doses. This is a must-watch! In August I offered a new 2-hour introduction to ecotherapy, Step Outside and Tame Your Inner Critic. It was a fabulous success! It's exciting - [IN A FRANTIC WORLD- A Place Of Quiet](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/in-a-frantic-world-a-place-of-quiet/) - “This silence is so...so...absorbing. So all-encompassing. It’s like sound just disappears into this vast stillness. I can finally hear myself again; I can remember who I am; I can see myself clearly and open up to life and nature. I didn’t even know I needed this.” We were sitting in the Mojave Desert, Death Valley ## Pages - [Welcome to Wilderness Reflections](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/) - We believe that finding sanctuary and connection in the natural world is essential to our wholeness and wellness as individuals and as a community. Through direct, embodied, meaningful contact with wild Nature, our rites of passage, education and training programs foster personal and professional transformation for teens, adults, professionals and organizations. This work is a - [Welcome to Wilderness Reflections](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/) - We believe that finding sanctuary and connection in the natural world is essential to our wholeness and wellness as individuals and as a community. Through direct, embodied, meaningful contact with wild Nature, our rites of passage, education and training programs foster personal and professional transformation for teens, adults, professionals and organizations. This work is a - [Cedars Springs Lodging & Camping](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/cedar-springs-lodging/) - These lodging options at Cedars Springs Lodge are available on a first-come, first-served basis at an additional fee. All rooms are available 10/2- 10/9/26. The in-person Immersion instruction runs from Saturday, 10/3/26 at 9am and completes on Friday 10/9/26 by 5pm. Lodging/camping is available beginning the night before class starts (Fri., 10/2) through the afternoon - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/clinical-ecotherapy-certification-program/) - Attention Experienced Therapists, Psychologists, Coaches and Social Workers: Get The Skills And Confidence To Work With Your Clients In Nature **Designed to Accommodate Out of Town Students** Have you ever felt alone and burnt out at the end of a long day of sitting in a room, supporting others? Or maybe you’ve sometimes felt that - [Women's Nature Days](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/womens-fall-nature-day/) - Women's Nature Day THIS DAYLONG JOURNEY IS FOR YOU IF… • You want to hit the pause button on life’s daily demands and be restored by the beauty and peace of nature. • You are looking for the support of like-minded women and the luxury of time alone in a beautiful place outdoors. • You - [Somatic EcoPsychology and Wilderness Apprenticeship Program](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/training-programs/somatic-ecopsychology-and-wilderness-quest-training-program/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Both Out of Town and Local Students** Align your work with the healing powers of Nature & the innate wisdom of the body Learn cutting edge therapeutic approaches for city or wilderness work Join a community of like-minded colleagues in a transformational journey Directly experience the life-changing power of ecotherapy & rites - [What is a Vision Quest?](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/what-is-a-vision-quest/) - Many people come to Wilderness Reflections looking for a vision quest. For millennia people from many cultures have walked alone into the wilderness to ceremonially mark points of major life transition and to receive their “vision for the people.” This practice is often referred to as a “vision quest.” Anthropologists looking to describe the hanblechia - [Open Sky Retreat Space Lodging](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/open-sky-retreat-space-lodging/) - These Lodging Options at Open Sky Retreat Space are available on a first-come, first-served basis at an additional fee. All five rooms are available 5/1- 5/9. The in-person Immersion instruction runs from Saturday, 5/2/26 at 9am and completes on Friday, 5/8/26 at 5pm. Lodging/camping is available beginning the night before class starts (Fri., 5/1) and - [Introduction to Ecotherapy](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/training-programs/intro-to-ecotherapy/) - If there were ever a time that we need deep Nature connection, this is one of those times! Are You Ready...? • For more time outdoors? • To bring the healing powers of Nature into your clinical work and daily life? • To more often feel that wonderful sense of ease and connection with all - [Who We Are](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/about-us/who-we-are/) - Aaron Bartley is a nature-oriented rites of passage guide, UC California Naturalist, and teaching guide in Wilderness Reflections’ Somatic Ecopsychology Quest Apprenticeship Program. Aaron brings 15+ years of experience facilitating men’s groups and supporting both men and women through rites of passage. He has guided wilderness programs in the Sierra Nevada, Death Valley, and throughout - [Sierra Walkabout in the Range of Light](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/3092-2/) - In Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park August 2-8, 2025 Come Join Us for a journey into your own wild Nature. Walk with a small group into one of the most beautiful, awe-inspiring, yet gentle wild landscapes on the planet. Together we’ll traverse the high country wilderness through our favorite off-the-map spots (named - [Summer Wilderness Solo Circle](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/adult-quest-page/wilderness-solo-summer-circle/) - A Backpacking Pilgrimage into the Wild Nature of Your Soul May 31- June 1; July 3-12 ; and August 30- 31, 2025 Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. it will not lead you astray. -Rumi Join us for a transformative journey... Into the sweet, flowering wilderness of - [Women's True Nature Retreat](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/3-day-nature-retreats/womens-retreat/) - Want to step into Fall renewed and grounded? Want to find the strength and wisdom that lives deep within you? Want to feel alive and connected? THIS NATURE RETREAT IS FOR YOU IF . . . You feel most alive and happy outdoors and wish you'd make it more of a priority to get out - [Spring Wilderness Fast in Death Valley: Nature as a Mirror for Being](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/adult-quest-page/death-valley-spring-2024/) - March 1-10, 2024 | Registration now closed Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. it will not lead you astray. -Rumi Join us for a transformative journey into the vast, otherworldly landscape of Death Valley National Park. A wilderness solo fast is a time and place to - [Therapy Outside the Box (Online Course)](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/therapy-outside-the-box-online-course/) - JOIN WITH NATURE AND TRANSFORM YOUR THERAPY PRACTICE! Get the Skills You Need to Confidently Begin Outdoor Ecotherapy. This fully online course is self-paced and designed for students who want to learn on their own and just get the details they need to be able to bring their clients out into Nature safely, ethically and - [Adult Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/adult-quest-page/) - For information on the March 1-10, 2024 quest in Death Valley, see the program page here. Join us for a transformative adventure into the expansive landscape of the wilderness. Step into an exquisite dance with Nature. Discover how a voyage into the outer wilderness can reveal to you the riches of the wilderness within. The - [Apprenticeship and Training](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/apprenticeship-and-training/) - After completing a Wilderness Quest with Wilderness Reflections, or one with another program utilizing a similar quest format, many questers become interested in guiding and learning more about themselves through the mirror of Nature and human community. At Wilderness Reflections, we offer several ways for people to gain further experience. Apprenticeship Guides will usually take - [Women's Earth Spirit Circle](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/womens-nature-yearlong-circle/) - A Year Long Journey Into The Wilderness Of Your Heart & Soul Imagine being in a circle of women, steeped in sisterhood, and spending time outdoors with the collective intention to be the fullest, truest expression of yourself. You will be a part of a community that gathers to powerfully witness and support one another, - [Training Programs](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/training-programs/) - Through the TerraSoma Ecopsychology Training Institute, the teaching arm of Wilderness Reflections, we offer several training programs in Somatic Ecopsychology. Programs are appropriate for therapists, social workers, psychologists, life coaches, body workers, psychiatrists and other healing arts professionals, as well as the general public. Ecopsychologists have recognized that much of the distress and disease we - [Nature-Based Mentoring](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/nature-based-mentoring/) - Wilderness Reflections staff provide 1-1, field-based mentorship to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area. Sessions are held in natural settings within an hour of the Bay. Phone sessions or longer programs outside of the Bay are also possible by arrangement. For some clients, mainstream talk therapy is not the right “fit.” Nature-based Mentoring is - [Custom Programs, Mentorship, and Training](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/custom-rites-of-passage/) - Custom Rites of Passage Do you have a vision for a rite of passage ceremony? Or, perhaps, some ideas that you would like to explore? Would you like to create something customized to fit the needs of yourself, family or community? At Wilderness Reflections, we provide consultation to support individuals in creating their own Rites - [Council & Council Training](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/council-council-training/) - What is Council? Council is an ancient and modern form of communication, a way to be together as people, in community with each other and the natural world. As humans, we have made our way by sharing our stories, be it around the fire, in tribal Councils or through bedtime stories. At Wilderness Reflections, Council - [DayQuest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/dayquest/) - The DayQuest is the shortest form of our quest programs, offering people a forum and training in turning to nature to seek insight, healing and renewal. It’s an opportunity to step out of your daily routine and into a world of peace, beauty and magic. The stones, a deer, or perhaps the gentle murmuring of - [TerraSoma Ecopsychology Training Institute](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/) - TerraSoma Ecopsychology Training Institute is a pioneer and forum for the advancement of somatic ecopsychology. Through our training programs and individual sessions we foster balanced, reciprocal and meaningful relationships between people, places and the communities they serve. - [Wilderness Quest & Rites of Passage](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/wilderness-quest-rites-of-passage/) - Our Wilderness Quests and Rites of Passage programs are life-changing adventures. Held at stunningly beautiful wilderness sites in California, participants are guided on a journey weaving solitude in wild Nature with ceremony, fasting and communion with a small group of fellow questers and guides. - [About Us](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/about-us/) - Our guides come from many backgrounds and walks of life and all are deeply called to this work. While it is a profession and we approach it with focus and professionalism, it is also a deep calling and major element of what brings our lives purpose, meaning and joy. All of our guides are trained - [Land and Indigenous Peoples Acknowledgment](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/about-us/land-and-indigenous-peoples-acknowledgment/) - Our home base and course areas are on the unceded ancestral lands of the Coast Miwok people near the headwaters of Tokelalume (Lagunitas Creek) in Sa-ta-ko (San Geronimo Valley). We honor with gratitude the land itself, and all of its ancestors: past, present, and emerging. This land acknowledgement is only a small part of how we can support Indigenous communities. We stand in - [Terms of Service](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terms-of-service/) - REGISTRATION POLICIES Programs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage early registration to secure your place and to provide you with sufficient preparation time. You may pay a deposit or full payment. Wilderness Reflections (WR) reserves the right to screen participants for compatibility with WR programs, which can be physically and psychologically challenging. - [Embracing the Fall DayQuest in the Santa Cruz Mountains](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/vernal-equinox-dayquest-in-the-santa-cruz-mountains-3/) - Come join us... This DayQuest is an invitation to return to nature, slow down, leave routine behind, and reconnect with your true self. We will venture into the Santa Cruz mountains to find the season of autumn as the warmth and playful energy of summer fades. Join us for a day of journeying into the - [Vernal Equinox DayQuest in the Santa Cruz Mountains](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/vernal-equinox-dayquest-in-the-santa-cruz-mountains-2/) - Come join us... For a day on the land in recognition of the Vernal Equinox, Sunday, March 20, 2022, Santa Cruz mountains (western Santa Clara County). On this day you will: Learn ways to deepen your relationship with nature, and see how nature’s rhythms and reflections can bring wisdom and perspective to your own living - [FAQ's](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/faq/) - Do I have to fast? Fasting is recommended for all participants and it is up to each individual to decide this for themselves. Programs support each person to fast and do not require fasting. Many people have chosen not to fast for medical reasons and still received an enormous amount of benefit from their wilderness - [Men's Spring Quest in Death Valley 2020](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/spring-quest-2/) - Program FULL- Please Contact Us to Get on the Waiting List Are You Ready To... Seek vision or direction? Mark a transition in your life? Experience your aliveness? Embark on a personal journey? Take a break from screen time and routine? “My quest experience changed my life in profound and lasting ways. Thank you!” - [Accolades](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/about-us/accolades/) - "Very few times in my life will I be able to say that one moment of time, a few days, has transformed me into the being I am meant to be. While struggling with depression, I opened myself up to the healing and rite of passage rituals of ancient and modern traditions, and allowed Wilderness - [Resources](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/resources/) - These are some of the many organizations and businesses that can provide further information, training and insight into this field. Additionally, there are links to the other work of Wilderness Reflections staff and the innovations they are part of in their professional lives. Quest & Rites of Passage The School of Lost Borders - [Youth Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/youth-quest/) - Summer wilderness adventure for ages 16-22 departing from the San Francisco Bay Area. An adventure for teens from Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Marin and all over the US. - [Online Ecotherapy Course on Thinkific](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/online-ecotherapy-course-on-thinkific/) - [Women's Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/womens-quest/) - If you are a woman being beckoned to quest with other female souls, then you are answering a call that is deeply, uniquely of Woman…a call that will be heard by great wild Nature and the nature of your innermost being. The Women’s Fast is an opportunity to reach beyond the known borders of your - [Spring Quest in Death Valley](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/spring-quest/) - REGISTRATION CLOSED Are You Ready... For a Break from the Hectic Pace of Life? To Reconnect with Your Vitality? To Know What is Truly Important to You? To Seek Vision or Direction? To Mark A Transition in Your Life? “My quest experience changed my life in profound and lasting ways. Thank you!” -Jon - [Death Valley New Years Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/death-valley-new-years-quest/) - Join us for a transformative adventure into the expansive landscape of Death Valley. Step into an exquisite dance with Nature. Discover how a voyage into the outer wilderness can reveal to you the riches of the wilderness within. The vast silence of Death Valley will help you slow down from the fast pace of modern - [Credo Senior Solo Welcome Letter and Questionnaire](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/credo-senior-solo-welcome-letter-and-questionnaire/) - DEAR CREDO SENIORS AND FAMILIES Thank you for saying Yes to the Credo High Senior Solo in these strange Covid times. This is a rich and real opportunity to honor the transition you are encountering as a family. You seniors are preparing to launch into the world and your families are preparing to let you - [Credo Senior Solo Parent Questionnaire](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/credo-senior-solo-parent-questionnaire/) - Looking for the Student Questionnaire? Go to this page Looking for the Student Questionnaire? Go to this page - [Credo Senior Solo Student Questionnaire](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/credo-senior-solo-student-questionnaire/) - Looking for the Parent Questionnaire? Go to this page Looking for the Parent Questionnaire? Go to this page - [Eco-Stock RSVP](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/eco-stock-rsvp/) - [Yoga Wilderness Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/yoga-wilderness-quest/) - Steeping ourselves in the medicine of both ancient traditions and modern practices, we turn to the natural world to guide and support us in finding greater balance, harmony, health, and happiness. Through deep nature connection, yoga practice, Ayurveda, ceremony, community, and intentional solitude, we will seek the medicine that we each need right now, and - [Continuing Education Details Page](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/continuing-education-details-page/) - All Courses for CE credits are presented by David Talamo, MFT, CHT. Click here to see his credentials/bio Grievance Policy Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to CES, 1020 Osterville West - [PECP CE credit Quizzes- Class 1-8](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/pecp-ce-credit-quizzes-class-1-8/) - [Ecotherapy- Stoking the Wild Creative Fires](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/ecotherapy-stoking-the-wild-creative-fires/) - “The energy of creativity is like a fire that transforms all kinds of obstacles into opportunities for new growth” -Daisaku Ikeda Are you ready…. • to release what’s no longer serving and vision what’s next for you • to gather around the fire and stoke the creative spark within each of us • to - [Women's Earth Dance Retreat](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/womens-nature-dance-retreat/) - Do you love spending time out in nature? Do you love to dance? Imagine bringing these two magical elements together! On this daylong retreat, you will experience the freedom, aliveness and embodiment of dancing with the Earth and with an intimate community of women. You will participate in a dance inspired by Open Floor - [Ecotherapist Directory](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/looking-for-a-therapist/ecotherapist-directory/) - Welcome! In support of the emerging field of Ecotherapy, it's our pleasure to add this directory to our list of resources that support the growth of this work. Please note that the therapists listed here are self-referring to this list and that we cannot vouch for the level of skill or experience. (with the - [Summer Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/adult-quest-page/summer-quest/) - Are You Ready.… • For a Break from the Hectic Pace of Life? • To Reconnect with Your Vitality? • To Know What is Truly Important to You? • To Seek Vision or Direction? • To Mark A Transition in Your Life? “My quest experience changed my life in profound and lasting ways. Thank you!” - [Register](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/registration-form/) - [Men's DayQuest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/dayquest/mens-dayquest/) - Are You Ready? • For a break from your busy schedule • To mark a point of change in your life • To sit in a supportive circle of men • To reconnect with Nature and with your true inner nature • To explore how Nature can support you in being in your fullness as - [Resources - What is Ecotherapy?](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/resources/what-is-ecotherapy/) - Exerpt from EcotherapyHeals.com, the website for the anthology Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind, edited by Linda Buzzell and Craig Chalquist. You can read more about this over of the field on the website for the book at www.ecotherapyheals.com. “According to Howard Clinebell, who wrote a 1996 book on the topic, “ecotherapy” refers to healing - [David Talamo, MFT](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/looking-for-a-therapist/dave-talamo/) - I understand that many people turn to Nature for healing, rejuvenation, self-regulation and so much more. I have made it a focus of my professional life to find many ways to enhance this innate therapeutic effect of being in Nature. "Working outdoors with Nature is the ideal therapeutic venue for healing trauma." - Ariel Giaretto, - [Somatic Ecotherapy Consultation Seminar](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/somatic-ecotherapy-consultation-seminar/) - What does therapy look like when we hold ourselves to be a part of the natural world? We understand logically that we are always present in and a part of Nature. Yet much of our suffering as humans comes from an experience of disconnection and alienation from the natural world. When the psyche is considered - [Fall Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/adult-quest-page/fall-quest/) - Join us for a transformative adventure into the expansive landscape of the Inyo Mountains. Step into an exquisite dance with Nature. Discover how a voyage into the outer wilderness can reveal to you the riches of the wilderness within. The vast silence of the high desert mountains will help you slow down from the fast - [Step Outside and Tame Your Inner Critic](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/step-outside-and-tame-your-inner-critic/) - Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. -Rumi Come meet me there! In this field of wild acceptance that is wild Nature. You may spend many hours of your - [The Community Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/custom-rites-of-passage/the-community-quest/) - Traditionally, rites of passage were always conducted within the context of community, within the existing circle of bonds, relationships and familiars that gave a person's life its meaning and value. Today, the tapestry of community is more diluted and worn thin than ever. In this age of virtual experiences and burgeoning screen time, The Community - [Fairfax Boys Coming of Age Group](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/fairfax-boys-coming-of-age-group/) - Thank you for your interest in our Boys Coming of Age Group. It is a rich opportunity to honor the transition you are encountering as a family. We recognize what a privilege it is to be asked to step into this mentoring role with your sons and families. And we're excited for the journey! For - [2015 Registration Form](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/562-2/) - 2014 WebRegistration Form 2015 WR Registration Form (PDF) - [What is Ecotherapy?](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/looking-for-a-therapist/what-is-ecotherapy-2/) - The practice of Ecotherapy can take many different forms including but not limited to horticultural therapy and therapeutic gardening; animal-assisted therapy (most often with dogs or horses); wilderness-based work; nature awareness-based work; and working with our grief about the state of the planet and our impacts upon it. Another key element is that the client - [Mission and Values](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/about-us/mission-and-values/) - At Wilderness Reflections, we believe that finding sanctuary and connection in the natural world is essential to our wholeness and wellness as individuals and as a community. Through direct, embodied, meaningful contact with wild Nature, our rites of passage, education and training programs foster personal and professional transformation for teens, adults, professionals and organizations. This - [Youth Quest Application and Letter](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/youthquest-application-and-letter/) - [3-day Nature Retreats ](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/3-day-nature-retreats/) - The three day nature retreat was designed for those who have participated in a full length wilderness quest and for those who are new to questing. Oftentimes people who have done a full quest are called to the ceremony again as a way to reconnect to and grow their gifts and vision. Once someone has opened to the magical and - [Donate](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/donate/) - Make a Donation to our Youth Quest Scholarship Fund Many years ago, inspired by the great rewards their sons and daughters have received from their Youth Quest and school rites of passage programs, a parent decided she wanted to work with us to create a scholarship fund so that any youth who wanted to participate - [Incorporation Mentorship](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/incorporation-mentorship/) - After participating in a Wilderness Reflections program, participants become eligible to receive Incorporation Mentorship. This is a non-therapeutic form of 1-1 support and guidance during the period of incorporation and integration that naturally follows the Quest experience. As we understand the ceremony, the concentrated period of incorporation is one year—and this process continues over a - [Wilderness Reflections Health Questionnaire](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/wilderness-reflections-health-questionnaire/) - [Looking for a Therapist?](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/looking-for-a-therapist/) - Looking for a Therapist? - [Amy Biesemeyer, MFT](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/terrasoma-ecopsychology-training-institute/looking-for-a-therapist/amy-biesemeyer-mft/) - I work with teens, young adults, MFT students/interns, adults, couples and groups. I work with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, life transitions, recovery, spirituality and relationship issues. My approach is informed by my work as a wilderness rites of passage guide since 2004 and as a student of embodied, psychospiritual practices since 2006, - [This is Planet Pandora: Introduction to Ecotherapy](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/resources/this-is-planet-pandora-introduction-to-ecotherapy/) - The recent 3-D blockbuster Avatar filled theaters for weeks. Transfixed in part by the vivid beauty of a stunning natural environment and by a race of people living in deep attunement with their planet and its wild creatures, many moviegoers paid and waited repeatedly in long lines to watch the movie multiple times. From the standpoint of ecotherapy, - [How We Work](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/about-us/how-we-work/) - Left untended, the hectic pace of 21st century life leads most people away from connection—to self, community and Nature. At Wilderness Reflections we have learned what many of our ancestors have known for thousands of years, that if we connect with Nature and turn to Nature for healing, growth or guidance, we inevitably return with - [Calendar](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/events-calendar/) - [Youth Scholarship Fund - Donate Now ](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/youth-scholarship-fund-donate-now/) - Several years ago, inspired by the great rewards their sons and daughters have received from their Youth Quest and school rites of passage programs, a parent decided she wanted to work with us to create a scholarship fund so that any youth who wanted to participate in our programs would be financially able to do - [Contact Us](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/contact/) ## Events - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Fall 2026- North Cascades](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-fall-2026-north-cascades/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training - [Women's Fall Nature Day - Sept 19](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-dayquest-september-28th/) - On This Women’s Fall Nature Day You Will: • Directly experience receiving the wisdom of the natural world and your essential nature. • Receive the transformative, restorative and inspirational power of deeply connecting with the Earth and tapping into your own internal resources. • Learn practices that can serve as a ground and an inner compass - [Women's True Nature Retreat - April 24-26](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-weekend-nature-retreat-2/) - The Women’s True Nature Retreat is a chance to step out of the stress of daily life and soak up the magic and nourishment of the earth. It's about reconnecting to what really matters to you and to who you really are. It's about deeply listening to what your soul is longing for and what you - [Women's Earth Spirit Circle 2026](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-earth-spirit-circle-2025-2/) - An Extraordinary Journey Into The Wilderness Of Your Heart & Soul Do you feel a kindred connection to the Earth as a teacher and the clearest mirror for your highest self, yet need guidance to take this further? Do you feel a yearning for inner connectedness, yet the pull of daily demands knocks you - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2026 •Registration Closed•](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2026/) - Registration Closed **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, - [Introduction to Ecotherapy- May 9](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/introduction-to-ecotherapy-may-9/) - Are You Ready...? • For more time outdoors? • To bring the healing powers of Nature into your work and daily life? • To more often feel that wonderful sense of ease and connection with all of life? The erroneous notion of modern society that we humans are somehow separate from or not a part of Nature - [Somatic EcoPsychology and Wilderness Apprenticeship Program 2026](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somatic-ecopsychology-and-wilderness-apprenticeship-program-2026/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Both Out of Town and Local Students** Blending the ancient ceremony of the wilderness solo with contemporary advances in ecopsychology and mindfulness-based therapy, this one-of-a-kind training is an opportunity to bring Nature into your counseling, coaching or healing work. With a curriculum informed by the ceremonial wilderness rites of passage, ecopsychology, Hakomi®, - [Sierra Walkabout in the Range of Light](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/sierra-backpacking-to-the-balcony-in-the-sky/) - Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park August 2-8, 2025 Come Join Us for a journey into your own wild Nature. Walk with a small group into one of the most beautiful, awe-inspiring and yet gentle wild landscapes on the planet. Together we'll traverse the high country wilderness through our favorite off-the-map spots (named - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Fall 2025](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-fall-2025/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training - [Women's Spring Nature Day- May 3](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-spring-nature-day-may-3/) - On This Women’s New Year Nature Day You Will: • Directly experience receiving the wisdom of the natural world and your essential nature. • Receive the transformative, restorative and inspirational power of deeply connecting with the Earth and tapping into your own internal resources. • Learn practices that can serve as a ground and - [Women's New Year's Nature Day- Feb 22](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-new-year-nature-day-open-to-your-vision/) - On This Women’s New Year Nature Day You Will: • Directly experience receiving the wisdom of the natural world and your essential nature. • Receive the transformative, restorative and inspirational power of deeply connecting with the Earth and tapping into your own internal resources. • Learn practices that can serve as a ground and - [Women's Earth Spirit Circle 2025](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-earth-spirit-circle-2025/) - An Extraordinary Journey Into The Wilderness Of Your Heart & Soul Do you feel a kindred connection to the Earth as a teacher and the clearest mirror for your highest self, yet need guidance to take this further? Do you feel a yearning for inner connectedness, yet the pull of daily demands knocks you - [Summer Wilderness Solo Circle](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/summer-wilderness-solo-circle/) - A Backpacking Pilgrimage into the Wild Nature of Your Soul Let yourself be silently drawn by the stronger pull of what you really love. it will not lead you astray. -Rumi Full description of this trip can be found in this link. Join us for a transformative journey into the sweet, flowering wilderness of Sequoia - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2025](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2025/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2024](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2024/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training - [Women's Earth Spirit Circle 2024](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-earth-spirit-circle-2024/) - An Extraordinary Journey Into The Wilderness Of Your Heart & Soul Do you feel a kindred connection to the Earth as a teacher and the clearest mirror for your highest self, yet need guidance to take this further? Do you feel a yearning for inner connectedness, yet the pull of daily demands knocks you - [Therapy Outside the Box (self-paced, online course)](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/therapy-outside-the-box-self-paced-online-course/) - JOIN WITH NATURE AND TRANSFORM YOUR THERAPY PRACTICE! This course is self-paced, ongoing and all online. Registration is on our academic host site HERE (https://wilderness-reflections.thinkific.com/) Get the Skills You Need to Confidently Begin Outdoor Ecotherapy. This fully online course is self-paced and designed for students who want to learn on their own and just - [Wilderness Fast in Death Valley - Spring 2024](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/spring-fast-in-death-valley/) - Join us for a transformative journey into the vast, otherworldly landscape of Death Valley National Park. A wilderness solo fast is a time and place to reclaim our silence from a world that is constantly vying for our attention. Who are we when the layers of distraction and noise have fallen away and we return - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Fall 2023](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-fall-2023/) - ENROLLMENT CLOSED- PLEASE JOIN US IN APRIL 2024 **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work - [Women's Fall Nature Day- Sept 16](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-dayquest-september-24th/) - On This Women’s Fall Nature Day You Will: • Directly experience receiving the wisdom of the natural world and your essential nature. • Receive the transformative, restorative and inspirational power of deeply connecting with the Earth and tapping into your own internal resources. • Learn practices that can serve as a ground and - [Men's Nature Day Retreat- Oct. 7 (Offered w/ Mountain Parks Foundation)](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/mens-dayquest-oct-7/) - Are You Ready? • For a break from your busy schedule and to sit in a supportive circle of men • To reconnect with Nature and with your own inner nature • To explore how Nature can support you in living in your fullness Leave your screens and technology - [Men's DayQuest - March 24, 2023](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/mens-dayquest-march-24/) - The DayQuest is the shortest form of our quest program, offering people a forum and training in turning to nature to seek insight, healing and renewal. It’s an opportunity to step out of your daily routine and into a world of peace, beauty and magic. The stones, a deer, or perhaps the gentle murmuring of a small stream will - [Ecotherapy Essentials: A Beginner's Checklist for Getting Started - Feb 17 FREE Zoom Call](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/ecotherapy-essentials-a-beginners-checklist-for-getting-started-free-zoom-call/) - Are you Eco-curious? • Wondering what it takes to start bringing Nature into your therapy or coaching work? • Join two experienced ecotherapists to learn how we got started and how to prepare to take a client outside the office. • Hear powerful case examples And... You'll Receive a copy of our Client Assessment and Preparation - [Women's True Nature Retreat](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-weekend-nature-retreat/) - The Women’s True Nature Retreat is a chance to step out of the stress of daily life and soak up the magic and nourishment of the earth. It's about reconnecting to what really matters to you and to who you really are. It's about deeply listening to what your soul is longing for and what you - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2023](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2023/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training - [Somatic EcoPsychology and Wilderness Quest Apprenticeship Program 2023](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somatic-ecopsychology-and-wilderness-quest-apprenticeship-program-2023/) - (This Program Will Abide By All Public Health Mandates and COVID-prevention Practices) ** Blending the ancient ceremony of the wilderness quest with contemporary advances in ecopsychology and mindfulness-based therapy, this one-of-a-kind training is an opportunity to bring Nature into your counseling, coaching or healing work. With a curriculum informed by the ceremony of the wilderness - [Fall DayQuest Santa Cruz Mountains 2022](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/fall-dayquest-santa-cruz-mountains-2022/) - Embracing the Fall – October 8, 2022 This DayQuest is an invitation to return to nature, slow down, leave routine behind, and reconnect with your true self. We will venture into the Santa Cruz mountains to find the season of autumn as the warmth and playful energy of summer fades. Join us for a day - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2022](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2022/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** PROGRAM FULL FOR APRIL 2022- CONTACT US FOR WAIT LIST "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish - [Somatic Ecopsychology and Wilderness Quest Apprenticeship Program 2022](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somatic-ecopsychology-and-wilderness-quest-apprenticeship-program-2022/) - (This Program Will Abide By All Public Health Mandates and COVID-prevention Practices) ** Blending the ancient ceremony of the wilderness quest with contemporary advances in ecopsychology and mindfulness-based therapy, this one-of-a-kind training is an opportunity to bring Nature into your counseling, coaching or healing work. With a curriculum informed by the ceremony of the wilderness - [Vernal Equinox DayQuest in the Santa Cruz Mountains 2022](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/vernal-equinox-dayquest-in-the-santa-cruz-mountains/) - Come join us for a day on the land in recognition of the Vernal Equinox, Sunday, March 20, 2022, Santa Cruz mountains (western Santa Clara County). On this day you will: Learn ways to deepen your relationship with nature, and see how nature’s rhythms and reflections can bring wisdom and perspective to your own living - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Fall 2021 Enrollment CLOSED](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-fall-2021/) - ENROLLMENT CLOSED **RESCHEDULED TO SPRING 2022 DUE TO AIR QUALITY AND COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS** **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. - [Listening to the Wind: A Brief Introduction to Ecotherapy, Aug. 14, 2021](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/listening-to-the-wind-a-brief-introduction-to-ecotherapy-aug-14-2021/) - REGISTRATION CLOSED (Contact Us for other training options) CLASS FORMATTED FOR ‘SOCIAL DISTANCING’ PROTOCOLS 12-4pm PDT (3-7 EDT = 7-11am NZT = 8-12pm BST) If there were ever a time that we needed deep Nature connection, this is it! Are You Ready…? • For more time outdoors? • To bring the healing powers of Nature - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Summer 2021](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-summer-2021/) - ›› Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students ‹‹ (This Program Will Abide By All Public Health Mandates and COVID-Prevention Practices) ** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature. Ecotherapy is So Much More Than Simply Doing Therapy Outdoors. It is Working in Reciprocity and - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2021](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2021/) - Enrollment Closed. See Summer '21 Program ›› Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students ‹‹ (This Program Will Abide By All Public Health Mandates and COVID-prevention Practices) ** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature. - [Custom Intro to Ecotherapy](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/custom-intro-to-ecotherapy/) - Available only by arrangement. Contact us for more details or continue with registration if you have already consulted with us to arrange your class. - [Introduction to Ecotherapy- Sept. 26](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/introduction-to-ecotherapy/) - Are You Ready...? • For more time outdoors? • To bring the healing powers of Nature into your work and daily life? • To more often feel that wonderful sense of ease and connection with all of life? The erroneous notion of modern society that we humans are somehow separate from or not a part of Nature - [Intro to Ecotherapy, version Corona Down Under, April 25, 9a-5p (NZT)](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/event-intro-to-ecotherapy-version-corona-down-under-april-25-9a-5p-nzt/) - CLASS REFORMATTED FOR ‘SOCIAL DISTANCING' PROTOCOLS and in or near the New Zealand Time Zone If there were ever a time that we need deep Nature connection, this is one of those times! Here’s the adapted format. (Some scholarship funds available for participants impacted by COVID-19 and ‘Shelter in Place’ restrictions. Contact us for more - [Intro to Ecotherapy, version Corona Down Under, April 11, 9a-5p (NZT)](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/intro-to-ecotherapy-version-corona-down-under-april-11-9a-5p-nzt/) - CLASS REFORMATTED FOR ‘SOCIAL DISTANCING' PROTOCOLS and in or near the New Zealand Time Zone If there were ever a time that we need deep Nature connection, this is one of those times! Here’s the adapted format. (Some scholarship funds available for participants impacted by COVID-19 and ‘Shelter in Place’ restrictions. Contact us for more - [Introduction to Ecotherapy- March 27- REFORMATTED FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/introduction-to-ecotherapy-2/) - CLASS REFORMATTED FOR THE 'SOCIAL DISTANCING' PROTOCOLS And now accessible for out of town students! If there were ever a time that we need deep Nature connection, this is one of those times! Here’s the adapted format. (Some scholarship funds available for participants impacted by COVID-19 and ‘Shelter in Place’ restrictions. Email us for more - [Women's Earth Spirit Circle](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-nature-yearlong-circle/) - An Extraordinary Journey Into The Wilderness Of Your Heart & Soul Do you feel a kindred connection to the Earth as a teacher and the clearest mirror for your highest self, yet need guidance to take this further? Do you feel a yearning for inner connectedness, yet the pull of daily demands knocks you - [Men's Spring Quest in Death Valley - FULL, Wait List](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/mens-spring-quest-in-death-valley/) - Program FULL- Please Contact Us to Get on the Waiting List Are You Ready To... • Seek vision or direction? • Mark a transition in your life? • Experience your aliveness? • Embark on a personal journey? • Take a break from screen time and routine? “My quest experience changed my life in - [Eco-Stock RSVP Org Testing](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/eco-stock-rsvp/) - [Somatic Ecopsychology and Wilderness Quest Apprenticeship Program 2020](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somatic-ecopsychology-and-wilderness-quest-apprenticeship-program-2017/) - Blending the ancient ceremony of the wilderness quest with contemporary advances in ecopsychology and mindfulness-based therapy, this one-of-a-kind training is an opportunity to bring Nature into your counseling, coaching or healing work. With a curriculum informed by the ceremony of the wilderness quest, ecopsychology, Hakomi®, Somatic Experiencing® and other therapies, we’ll teach you an array of - [Delivering Your Cargo: 1st Mondays PECP Ecotherapy Consultation Circle](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/delivering-your-cargo-1st-mondays-pecp-ecotherapy-consultation-circle/) - (This Program is open to PECP grads only) Cargo, by Greg Kimura You enter life a ship laden with meaning, purpose and gifts sent to be delivered to a hungry world. And as much as the world needs your cargo, you need to give it away. Everything depends on this. (see the full poem at - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2020](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2020/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training - [NEW ZEALAND Professional Ecotherapy Certificate Program](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/new-zealand-professional-ecotherapy-certificate-program/) - **For the 1st Time, We're Teaching Our Acclaimed Course in Aotearoa!** **Designed to Accommodate Kiwi & Aussie Students** (and others in the region) "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature." Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into - [Somatic Ecopsychology for Non-Clinicians](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somatic-ecopsychology-for-non-clinicians/) - Get The Skills You Need To Collaborate With Nature And Fall In Love With Your Work Again! Introducing Terrasoma Ecopsychology Training Institute’s Somatic Ecopsychology for Non-Clinicians Studies have shown that spending time in nature reduces depression by 70%. Imagine spending a portion of your work week outdoors with your clients, connecting deeply with - [Youth Quest Video MeetUp Call- May 21](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/youth-quest-video-meetup-call-may-21/) - Join this free video MeetUp call to meet your guides and learn more about the Youth Quest. TO REGISTER FOR THE CALL: Go to our Registration Page - [Youth Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/youth-quest/) - If you are 16-22, you and your family are naturally going through a period of life transition. You may be exploring new roles and taking on more responsibility for your own life, wishing to live more independently in the world. And, your family is likely learning new ways of relating to you as well. But becoming an - [Youth Quest Video MeetUp Call- Feb 21](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/youth-quest-video-meetup-call-feb-21/) - Join this free video MeetUp call to meet your guides and learn more about the Youth Quest. TO REGISTER FOR THE CALL: Go to our Registration Page - [Youth Quest Video MeetUp Call- April 2](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/youth-quest-video-meetup-call-april-2/) - Join this free video MeetUp call to meet your guides and learn more about the Youth Quest. TO REGISTER FOR THE CALL: Go to our Registration Page - [Yoga Wilderness Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/yoga-wilderness-quest/) - This week of deep immersion into the inner and outer landscape will put you in direct contact with a healthier, more vital, more meaningful and connected way of being in the world. Steeping ourselves in the medicine of both ancient and modern traditions and practices, we turn to the natural world to guide and support - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2019](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2019/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Spring 2018](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-spring-2018/) - **Redesigned to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training - [Therapy Gone Wild: Nature as Co-Therapist & Ecotherapy for the Office- Feb. 5th](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/therapy-gone-wild-nature-as-co-therapist-ecotherapy-for-the-office/) - “Nature is the ideal setting for therapy, healing trauma and regulation of the nervous system.” -Ariel Giarretto, Somatic Experiencing senior trainer Come to this evening presentation with David Talamo, MFT, ecotherapy pioneer and veteran wilderness guide. Learn more about the powers of Nature and ecotherapy - [Therapy Gone Wild: Nature as Co-Therapist & Ecotherapy for the Office- Jan. 31st](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/therapy-gone-wild-nature-as-co-therapist-ecotherapy-for-the-office-jan-31st/) - “Nature is the ideal setting for therapy, healing trauma and regulation of the nervous system.” -Ariel Giarretto, Somatic Experiencing senior trainer Come to this evening presentation with David Talamo, MFT, ecotherapy pioneer and veteran wilderness guide. Learn more about the powers of Nature and ecotherapy - [Ecotherapy- Stoking the Wild Creative Fires](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/ecotherapy-stoking-the-wild-creative-fires/) - “The energy of creativity is like a fire that transforms all kinds of obstacles into opportunities for new growth” -Daisaku Ikeda Are you ready.... • to release what's no longer serving and vision what's next for you • to gather around the fire and stoke the creative spark within each of us • - [Women's Earth Dance Retreat](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-earth-dance-retreat/) - Do you love spending time out in nature? Do you love to dance? Imagine bringing these two magical elements together! On this daylong retreat, you will experience the freedom, aliveness and embodiment of dancing with the Earth and with an intimate community of women. You will participate in a dance inspired by Open Floor - [Baja Kayak Retreat with Sea Trek](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/baja-kayak-retreat-with-sea-trek/) - It doesn't get any better than this! We're going back to one of our favorite places on the planet. As you may know, WR founder, Dave Talamo, guided sea kayaking trips with Sea Trek of Sausalito, CA in the 1990's, including 4 seasons as a lead guide down in Baja. It's a dream come true - [Yoga DayQuest- December 3rd](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/yoga-dayquest-october-2nd/) - An all-day workshop introducing you to a ceremonial way of walking into Nature, rooted in yoga practices and teachings. Rediscover what is most important to you and what you need right now to feel more balanced, alive and fulfilled. We’ll use a variety of breath and body-based practices and spend time both as a group and in solitude. A - [DayQuest- August 18](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/mens-dayquest-2/) - The DayQuest is the shortest form of our quest program, offering people a forum and training in turning to nature to seek insight, healing and renewal. It’s an opportunity to step out of your daily routine and into a world of peace, beauty and magic. The stones, a deer, or perhaps the gentle murmuring of a small stream will - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program- Fall 2017](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/professional-ecotherapy-certification-program-2017/) - **Redesigned for 2017 to Accommodate Out of Town Students** "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, - [DayQuest- July 22nd](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/dayquest2/) - The DayQuest is the shortest form of our quest program, offering people a forum and training in turning to nature to seek insight, healing and renewal. It’s an opportunity to step out of your daily routine and into a world of peace, beauty and magic. The stones, a deer, or perhaps the gentle murmuring of - [Ecotherapy Consultation Seminar](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/ecotherapy-consultation-seminar/) - A Monthly Group for Mental Health Professionals in the Practical and Clinical Concerns of Practicing Ecotherapy Are You Practicing Ecotherapy and wondering… • How do I best structure my on-the-land sessions? • What if my client or I see someone we know during a session? • What is my responsibility if my - [Summer Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/summer-quest/) - Are You Ready.… • For a Break from the Hectic Pace of Life? • To Reconnect with Your Vitality? • To Know What is Truly Important to You? • To Seek Vision or Direction? • To Mark A Transition in Your Life? “My quest experience changed my life in profound and lasting ways. Thank you!” - [Men's Father's Day Quest- June 17](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/mens-dayquest-june-26/) - Special Offering for Dads (or Expecting Fathers) The DayQuest is the shortest form of our quest program, offering people a forum and training in turning to nature to seek insight, healing and renewal. It’s an opportunity to step out of your daily routine and into a world of peace, beauty and magic. The stones, a deer, or perhaps - [Yoga DayQuest- June 4th](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/yoga-dayquest-320/) - An all-day workshop introducing you to a ceremonial way of walking into Nature, rooted in yoga practices and teachings. Rediscover what is most important to you and what you need right now to feel more balanced, alive and fulfilled. We’ll use a variety of breath and body-based practices and spend time both as a group and in solitude. A - [Therapy Gone Wild: Nature as Co-Therapist & Creative Ally](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/nature-as-co-therapist-how-to-bring-clients-into-deep-dialogue-with-nature/) - “Nature is the ideal setting for therapy, healing trauma and regulation of the nervous system.” -Ariel Giarretto, Somatic Experiencing senior trainer Come to this evening presentation with David Talamo, MFT, ecotherapy pioneer and veteran wilderness guide. Learn more about the powers of Nature and ecotherapy - [YPO Men's Quest - Winter 2017](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/ypo-quest-2017/) - Open only to invited group members - [Hakomi in Nature](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/hakomi-in-nature/) - This workshop is co-sponsored by Hakomi Institute of California. The class will offer a Nature immersion journey exploring the edges where inner and outer Nature come together. We will bring together mindfulness practices, the Hakomi Method and other somatic approaches and nature-based practices. We will explore how Nature can provide a deeper level of safety, - [Men's DayQuest- May 20](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/mens-dayquest-nov-7th/) - The DayQuest is the shortest form of our quest program, offering people a forum and training in turning to nature to seek insight, healing and renewal. It’s an opportunity to step out of your daily routine and into a world of peace, beauty and magic. The stones, a deer, or perhaps the gentle murmuring of a small stream will - [Professional Ecotherapy Certification Program](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/clinical-ecotherapy-certification-program/) - "The Time Has Come for Psychology to Embrace Nature and Humans as a Part of Nature" Learn from ecotherapy pioneer David Talamo, MFT how to integrate the healing magic of Nature into your clinical practice. Whether you wish to work indoors or out on the land, this training will give you the knowledge, skills and - [Free Presentation- Earth Talk at Terra's Temple in Berkeley](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/free-presentation-earth-talk-at-terras-temple-in-berkeley/) - "Nature is the ideal setting for therapy, healing trauma and regulation of the nervous system." -Ariel Giarretto, Somatic Experiencing senior trainer Come to this evening presentation with ecotherapy pioneer, David Talamo, MFT and learn more about the powers of Nature and ecotherapy to enhance the effectiveness of therapy, resolution of trauma and overall joy and - [Nature as Co-Therapist: How to Bring Clients into Deep Dialogue with Nature](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/nature-as-co-therapist/) - “Nature is the ideal setting for therapy, healing trauma and regulation of the nervous system.” -Ariel Giarretto, Somatic Experiencing senior trainer Come to this evening presentation with ecotherapy pioneer and 35 year wilderness veteran, David Talamo, MFT. Learn more about the powers of Nature and - [Fall Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/fall-quest-2/) - Join us for a transformative adventure into the expansive landscape of the Inyo Mountains. Step into an exquisite dance with Nature. Discover how a voyage into the outer wilderness can reveal to you the riches of the wilderness within. The vast silence of the high desert mountains will help you slow down from the fast - [Women's DayQuest- April 15th](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/womens-dayquest-april-15th/) - The DayQuest is the shortest form of our quest program, offering people a forum and training in turning to nature to seek insight, healing and renewal. It’s an opportunity to step out of your daily routine and into a world of peace, beauty and magic. The stones, a deer, or perhaps the gentle murmuring of - [DayQuest- May 20th](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/dayquest-may-20th/) - The DayQuest is the shortest form of our quest program, offering people a forum and training in turning to nature to seek insight, healing and renewal. It’s an opportunity to step out of your daily routine and into a world of peace, beauty and magic. The stones, a deer, or perhaps the gentle murmuring of - [Somatic Ecopsychology and Wilderness Quest Apprenticeship Program 2016](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somatic-ecopsychology-and-wilderness-quest-apprenticeship-program/) - Blending the ancient ceremony of the wilderness quest with contemporary advances in ecopsychology and mindfulness-based therapy, this one-of-a-kind training is an opportunity to bring Nature into your counseling, coaching or healing work. With a curriculum informed by the ceremony of the wilderness quest, ecopsychology, Hakomi®, Somatic Experiencing® and other therapies, we’ll teach you an array of - [Step Outside and Tame Your Inner Critic- Oct. 18th](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/step-outside-and-tame-your-inner-critic-3/) - Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. -Rumi Come meet me there! In this field of wild acceptance - [Step Outside and Tame Your Inner Critic- Sep. 27th](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/step-outside-and-tame-your-inner-critic-2/) - Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. -Rumi Come meet me there! In this field of wild acceptance - [Step Outside and Tame Your Inner Critic- Nov. 7th](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/step-outside-and-tame-your-inner-critic-4/) - Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. -Rumi Come meet me there! In this field of wild acceptance - [Step Outside and Tame Your Inner Critic](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/step-outside-and-tame-your-inner-critic/) - Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass the world is too full to talk about. -Rumi Come meet me there! In this field of wild acceptance - [Somatic Ecotherapy Consultation Seminar- Spring](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somatic-ecotherapy-consultation-seminar/) - What do therapy and the practice of therapy look like when we experience ourselves a part of the natural world? We understand logically that we are always present in and a part of Nature. Yet much of our suffering as humans comes from an experience of disconnection and alienation from the natural world. When the psyche is considered - [Therapy Gone Wild: Ecotherapy and the Nature of Healing Connection](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/free-talk-therapy-gone-wild-ecotherapy-and-the-nature-of-healing-connection/) - "Nature is the ideal setting for therapy, healing trauma and regulation of the nervous system." -Ariel Giarretto, Somatic Experiencing senior trainer Come to this evening presentation with ecotherapy pioneer, David Talamo, MFT and learn more about the powers of Nature and ecotherapy to enhance the effectiveness of therapy, resolution of trauma and overall joy and - [Somatic Training for Wilderness Quest Guides](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somatic-training-for-wilderness-quest-guides/) - Come learn Wilderness Reflections’ unique approach to tapping the wisdom and power of the body in the ceremony of the wilderness quest. Why does this matter? While one can lead people to gorgeous and transformative quest experiences without engaging the body, it’s widely agreed among guides and questers that the greatest challenge- what we sometimes - [Day Quest- April 18th](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/day-quest/) - On this particular DayQuest we explore a teaching called “The Four Shields,” taught to us by Steven Foster and Meredith Little, authors of The Book of the Vision Quest and The Four Shields: The Initiatory Seasons of Human Nature. We have made the Four Shields a cornerstone of our programs because it is one of the few systems - [Somatic Ecopsychology and Wilderness Quest Apprenticeship Program](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/somaticecopsychologyandwildernessquestapprenticeshipprogram/) - Blending the ancient ceremony of the wilderness quest with contemporary advances in ecopsychology and mindfulness-based therapy, this one-of-a-kind training is an opportunity to bring Nature into your counseling, coaching or healing work. With a curriculum informed by the ceremony of the wilderness quest, ecopsychology, Hakomi®, Somatic Experiencing® and other therapies, we’ll teach you an array of - [Fall Quest](https://www.wildernessreflections.com/event/fall-quest/) - Join us for a transformative adventure into the expansive landscape of the Inyo Mountains. Step into an exquisite dance with Nature. Discover how a voyage into the outer wilderness can reveal to you the riches of the wilderness within. 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