Bezmaksas seminārs «Labsajūta un daba»

The Continuing Education Center of RTU Liepāja Academy invites you to a free seminar "Well-being and Nature: A Scientifically Grounded Approach to Connection with Nature and Psychological Health". Participation in the seminar requires registration by filling out the form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bHD7EBsCUp The seminar will be held in English and will cover the basic principles of ecopsychology and ecotherapy, as well as how contact with the natural environment affects our nervous system, emotional well-being and cognitive abilities. Participants will be introduced to practical and scientifically grounded nature-based methods, including: forest therapy (shinrin-yoku or forest bathing); sensory engagement and mindfulness practices in nature; horticultural therapy; animal-assisted therapy. The seminar will also discuss how to incorporate simple nature-based practices into everyday life to reduce stress, promote emotional well-being and strengthen psychological resilience. Lecturer Ahmet Rıfat Kayış, PhD – Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological Counseling and Guidance and International Student Coordinator at Kastamonu University (Turkey). His research interests and professional activities are related to psychological well-being, psychological resilience, behavioral and digital addictions, and mindfulness. After attending the seminar, participants will have the opportunity to receive a certificate of attendance. In case of questions, please contact the continuing education and project specialist Viktorija.Jakobsone@rtu.lv.