Forest Therapy Hub

Forest Therapy Hub Science-based training in Forest Bathing & Forest Therapy. Training Certification • Research Lab • Global Network

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A question like “Why pay for Forest Bathing when nature is free?” deserves a clear answer.At FTHub, professional guidanc...
09/23/2026

A question like “Why pay for Forest Bathing when nature is free?” deserves a clear answer.

At FTHub, professional guidance is not about replacing someone’s own relationship with nature. It is about adding structure, facilitation, safety, and an evidence-informed methodology to the experience.

That is why training matters. FTHub Certified Forest Bathing Guides and Forest Therapy Practitioners develop skills in the FTHub Method, the Liquid Interactions Model (LIM), Nature Connection Activities, group facilitation, psychological safety, and risk assessment.

FTHub also conducts and applies research in Forest Bathing, Forest Therapy, and Nature-based Interventions, using what we learn to continually develop our methodology and professional training.
In a field where approaches and professional standards can vary, understanding the methodology, evidence, and preparation behind a provider is important.

🌿 Interested in developing your practice through evidence-informed training?

🔗 Explore our training programs here:
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As stress and mental health concerns become increasingly important public health issues, research is paying closer atten...
09/22/2026

As stress and mental health concerns become increasingly important public health issues, research is paying closer attention to the role that forest environments may play in supporting psychological well-being.

This study adds an important layer to that discussion by looking beyond simple exposure to forests. It examines how people perceive forest environments and whether their level of perceived stress changes the relationship between those environments and psychological well-being.

The findings suggest that responses to forest environments are not necessarily uniform. Individual psychological state may influence how people experience and respond to the same environment, which is relevant when considering how nature-based interventions are designed and applied.

At Forest Therapy Hub, we continuously stay updated with emerging research in the field to help inform our methodology, professional training, and applied practice.

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📰 Full article:
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1853526/full

FTHub strengthens its presence in China through a new partnershipFTHub’s work in China has been developing through train...
09/21/2026

FTHub strengthens its presence in China through a new partnership

FTHub’s work in China has been developing through training, research, and collaboration with local partners. The new partnership with Wang Gang Ping in Sichuan marks another step in that process, establishing the site as an official FTHub training location and creating new opportunities for practitioners from China and Europe to learn from one another.

The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding and included FTHub’s first three-day immersive training in China. Around 20 participants took part, combining practical experience in nature with the principles of the FTHub Method, including sensory engagement, facilitation skills, safety, and evidence-informed practice.

Wang Gang Ping has also hosted two China-Europe Forest Bathing Forums, where practitioners, researchers, and partners from both regions came together to exchange knowledge and explore the development of Forest Therapy and nature-based well-being in China. In this way, the partnership creates space not only for training, but also for dialogue and learning across different perspectives and contexts.

The collaboration is now moving into its next phase, with FTHub close to finalizing a second cooperation and training site at a new location in China.

🔗 Read more:
https://foresttherapyhub.com/news/fthub-strengthens-its-presence-in-china-through-a-new-partnership/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=Post&utm_content=English

09/21/2026

🌿 Free Session | Online

Interested in understanding Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy from a scientific and professional perspective?

Join Pedro Trindade for a public session exploring the benefits, scientific foundations, and applied practice of these Nature-Based Interventions.

This session offers an introduction to the FTHub Certified Forest Bathing Guide and FTHub Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner training programs. It will present the FTHub Method, the Liquid Interactions Model (LIM), and the FTHub 5 Components of Nature-Based Interventions within a structured, research-informed framework.

💬 The session includes a live Training Q&A focused on professional pathways and program structure.

🗓️ September 24

🕕 6 pm CEST · 5 pm UK
🕛 Noon ET · 11 am CT · 9 am PT

Key themes include:

• The history and development of Forest Bathing and Forest Therapy
• The FTHub Road: From Intuition to Science
• Shinrin-Yoku · Forest Bathing · Forest Therapy: similarities and differences
• Key health benefits, including attention restoration, biophilia, and nature connection
• Research and professional networks: FTI Lab and Hub Seedlings Global Network
• Continuing professional development through the FTHub Academy

🔗 Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6jc6BfFSRpaQCvcGCcfFUw

A 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether Forest Therapy can help reduce depressive symptoms.Across 18...
09/17/2026

A 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis examined whether Forest Therapy can help reduce depressive symptoms.

Across 18 randomized controlled trials involving 2,169 participants, the combined results favored Forest Therapy over comparison conditions. The review included a wide range of participants, including healthy adults, people with chronic physical conditions, people with depression, and other higher-risk groups.

The findings are encouraging, but the authors also highlight important limitations. Results varied substantially between studies, publication bias was identified, and long-term follow-up was limited. After adjusting for publication bias by estimating potentially missing studies, the overall effect remained statistically significant, although it became smaller. The review calls for larger trials, more standardized protocols, and stronger long-term evidence.

This matters in a field where universally established standards are still lacking. FTHub not only follows emerging research but also generates and applies evidence through internationally funded research projects, using findings and implementation learning to continually refine our methodology, interventions, and training.

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📚 Source:
https://www.dovepress.com/effects-of-forest-therapy-on-depressive-symptoms-a-systematic-review-a-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-PRBM

🌿 Last Chance to Apply | FTHub Summer School New Hampshire 2026The FTHub Summer School New Hampshire begins soon, and th...
09/16/2026

🌿 Last Chance to Apply | FTHub Summer School New Hampshire 2026

The FTHub Summer School New Hampshire begins soon, and this is your final opportunity to apply for the September 2026 edition.

Join an 8-day in-person training led by the FTHub trainer team and invited international experts engaged in research and project implementation around the world.

This edition includes a dedicated Nature Prescription module, with access to an online course and practical Implementation Toolkit. Participants will explore the scientific foundations and practical application of Nature Prescription in relation to preventive health, mental well-being, and public health practice.

The Summer School also creates space for international networking, professional exchange, and lasting professional connections.

Successful completion leads to:
• FTHub Certified Forest Bathing Guide
• FTHub Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner

Participants who wish to deepen their learning can also take part in:
• 36+ live online classes
• 72 online mentoring sessions with group dynamics
• 18 online Forest Bathing Walks

📍 New Hampshire, USA
📅 September 20–27, 2026

🌿 If you’ve been considering joining, this is the moment to apply.

🔗 Find more information here:
https://foresttherapyhub.com/summer-school-new-hampshire-2026/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=Post&utm_content=English

09/15/2026

Listening is one way of engaging more intentionally with blue spaces. Water, wind, shoreline conditions, and other sensory elements can all shape how we experience aquatic environments.

The FTHub Wild Blue specialization course explores how sensory activities, water connection practices, and blue-space health research can be integrated into guided Nature-Based Interventions in aquatic, marine, and coastal settings.

🔗 Find out more at:
https://foresttherapyhub.com/training/wild-blue/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=Post&utm_content=English

The FTHub Wild Blue specialization course is designed for practitioners who want to develop their skills in Nature-Based...
09/14/2026

The FTHub Wild Blue specialization course is designed for practitioners who want to develop their skills in Nature-Based Interventions in aquatic, marine, and coastal environments. At the center of the training is the Wild Blue Sequence, a structured framework of water connection activities that can be adapted across coastal, riverine, lakeside, and marine settings.

Throughout the course, participants explore:
• The Wild Blue Sequence and how to design and facilitate sessions in different blue spaces
• Water Connection Activities and techniques for blue spaces
• The science of blue spaces and health
• Safety protocols and risk assessment for coastal and aquatic settings
• How to adapt session structure to different environments, weather conditions, and participant groups

The next edition is live online, with 8 sessions across 16 hours, led by Manuela Renzi, FTHub Training and Capacity Building Director, starting October 24, 2026.

Curious whether the FTHub Wild Blue Course fits your professional practice? Join our free live Information Session & Q&A to learn more about the course and ask your questions directly.

📅 September 16
🕕 6 pm CEST · 5 pm UK · Noon ET · 11 am CT · 9 am PT

🔗 Register for the free session:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5Rd5gpGVTr25-q7hiqlI0w

🔗 Course information:
https://foresttherapyhub.com/training/wild-blue/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=Post&utm_content=English

🌿 Free Insight SessionConsidering joining an FTHub Spring or Summer School?Join this free session led by Alex Gesse to l...
09/11/2026

🌿 Free Insight Session

Considering joining an FTHub Spring or Summer School?

Join this free session led by Alex Gesse to learn more about FTHub’s immersive, in-person training formats and the pathways to becoming an FTHub Certified Forest Bathing Guide or FTHub Certified Forest Therapy Practitioner.

During the session, you’ll receive a clear overview of the training format, learning framework, and what to expect from the immersive in-person experience guided by internationally recognized experts and the FTHub team of trainers.

Upcoming locations include:

📍 New Hampshire, USA | September 2026
📍 Azores, Portugal | October 2026
📍 Melbourne, Australia | November 2026
📍 Derby, UK | May 2027
📍 Vancouver, Canada | June 2027
📍 Barcelona, Spain | July 2027
📍 Bangkok, Thailand | November 2027

This session is an opportunity to understand the training experience and ask your questions directly.

📅 September 17
🕕 6 pm CEST · 5 pm UK · Noon ET · 11 am CT · 9 am PT

🔗 Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2VyMPO8vTcCX-Rl6wgWo-g

Forest Bathing is often reduced to a walk in the forest, a mindfulness exercise, or simply a way to relax. In practice, ...
09/10/2026

Forest Bathing is often reduced to a walk in the forest, a mindfulness exercise, or simply a way to relax. In practice, it is a structured approach with its own methodology, facilitation process, and growing scientific evidence base.

Understanding these distinctions matters, especially in a field where there are currently no universally established standards.

FTHub goes beyond translating existing evidence into practice. We conduct and apply our own research, learn from implementation, and use those findings to continuously develop our methodology, interventions, and professional training.

The FTHub Method, the Liquid Interactions Model (LIM), and the FTHub 5 Components of Nature-Based Interventions are the only nature-based health frameworks currently being researched at scale through international public funding. This research directly informs how FTHub approaches Forest Bathing, Forest Therapy, and professional training.

Want to learn more about the practice behind Forest Bathing?

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