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ACT in Nature: From City to Forest – Training for Therapists, Interns & Students (In-Person in Montreal & Online)
Join us for ACT in Nature: From City to Forest, a 2-part professional training designed for therapists, interns, and students who want to integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with nature-based interventions. This unique learning experience blends evidence-based ACT principles with outdoor and nature-inspired exercises, helping you develop new skills for both personal and professional growth.
This training is offered both in-person in Montreal and online, allowing you to participate in a way that suits you best. In-person attendees will engage in experiential learning within Montreal’s urban and natural green spaces, while online participants will receive guidance on adapting nature-based ACT practices to their own environments.
Led by Dr. Moire Stevenson, an experienced ACT practitioner and supervisor, this training will explore mindfulness, values-based work, and psychological flexibility in nature. You’ll gain practical tools to support clients in fostering connection, resilience, and well-being—whether in therapy rooms, city parks, or wilderness settings.
Training Highlights:
✅ Designed for therapists, interns, and students (student rate available)
✅ Grounded in ACT and nature-based approaches
✅ Experiential learning through real-world practice
✅Eligible for 14 hours of continuing education credits (upon completion of both Part 1 & Part 2)
Event Details:
📍In-Person: District 3 Innovation Centre and Mount Royal Park, Montreal QC
💻Online: Interactive virtual participation available
📅Dates & Times: Part 1- May 24th 9am to 4pm; Part 2 - May 25th 9am to 4pm
Enhance your therapeutic practice while deepening your connection to nature.
Event Instances
I’ve been a nature lover my entire life and a clinical psychologist for over a decade. I value caring for the therapist as they learn by providing rich training experiences that combine learning with processing and practicing new techniques in natural settings that nourish the therapist.
I am the owner and director of Stevenson Psychology and Mindfulness Outdoors. I also work as a Pediatric Psychologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital. I received my PhD in Clinical Psychology Research and Intervention from the University of Montreal in 2015. Before that, I completed a combined honours degree in Biology and Biochemistry at Dalhousie University.
I have always been curious about the natural world and the human mind. In 2021, I combined these interests by creating Mindfulness Outdoors, a wellness-based outdoors program offering accessible therapeutic and nature-based events and activities.
Over the past 8 years, I have become increasingly interested in training students, interns and other professionals. I am a recognized clinical supervisor with the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec and I run several training programs accredited by various organizations (including the Ordre des Psychologues du Quebec, and the Canadian Psychological Association). I also teach and supervise with the Montreal Therapy Centre.
I work with various organizations in both the public and private sectors providing workshops on mindfulness, ecotherapy and wellbeing as well as sitting on the Board of Directors for the Vivago Foundation, and on the Advisory Board for Scattered.