This eco-therapy programme combines nature therapy with folklore and creativity. Using Scottish myths and legends as inspiration (specifically those which are featured in the book, The Moorfoot Tales) we will bond with our local landscapes through a series of activities that are inspired by the tales. (You receive a free digital copy of the book within the course forum.)

You will be invited to connect deeply with your local landscapes in imaginative ways, for example by exploring local myths and legends from your area, and creating your own. You will then respond to your experiences by creating enjoyable, non-pressured work such as experimental writing, poetry, sketching and simple photography. Works of art are NOT expected – this is about fostering nature-connection, not finished results!

In the last weeks of the course, you will create a unique map of your area, featuring local legends and personal stories, to keep for inspiration after the course ends.

What's Included?

16 nature-inspired tasks over ten weeks (one or two exercises each week).

Professional support by author and ecotherapist Stephen McCabe.

Optional monthly meetings via video-call with a group of creative nature-lovers.

Create a mythical map of your neighbourhood

A free copy of The Moorfoot Tales ebook.

Audio meditations to download and keep.

You can find out more information about the course online here.

About Stephen McCabe and Green Temple Therapy

Stephen McCabe is an ecotherapy practitioner, storyteller, tarot reader and practising Zen Buddhist. All of these things influence his work with people and nature. His work includes tutoring for the Ten Directions training programme, facilitating ecotherapy groups in Scotland, and running online wellbeing programmes based on myth, folklore and tarot. You can find him at www.naturetherapyonline.net