I take a personalised and evidence-based approach to healing through the wisdom of nature and horses. If you are interested in becoming a certified ReWilding facilitator, I offer limited, in-depth trainings online.
Heather has built a number of successful equine assisted therapy and retreat businesses and professional trainings. She offers limited opportunities for business coaching and professional supervision.
Get a feel for working with Heather through this on demand mini course complete with complimentary workbook which supports you to use Heather's guidance and templates to develop your own creative nature basted mini retreat or group workshop.
2025 Registration is open!
Registration open from 28th February. Register before doors close 14th March.
ReWilding Retreat Facilitator Training is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming retreat facilitators or those who are already facilitating retreats and want to enhance their skills and offerings. It's ideal for equine assisted therapy or equine assisted learning professionals, mental health practitioners, wellness coaches, and anyone else interested in leading transformative retreat experiences based in nature. Whether you're new to retreat facilitation or looking to expand your existing offers, this training provides comprehensive guidance and resources to support your journey.
Training includes:
6 Comprehensive Online Training Modules delivered with a mix of video, audio and written materials covering every aspect of retreat delivery, group processing, marketing and logistics.
Extensive Training Guide including theory, worksheets and guides.
Complete Retreat Manuals with everything you need to deliver 1/2, 1 and 2 day retreats, including scripts guides and run sheets for all aspects of retreat facilitation.
Planning and Delivery Templates including communication, planning, waivers, advertising and marketing.
Facilitator Community with access to ongoing support.
Certification upon successful completion of the training. Participants gain certification in the ReWilding model and can use the certified facilitator logo on their retreat marketing.
All materials are accessible online through our learning platform.
The 'Why'
I'm deeply passionate about curating retreat experiences that are truly transformative and meaningful for participants. I’ve experienced too many retreats that miss the mark as they don’t have the depth of content planning or the foundation underpinned by sound psychological theory. I have carefully crafted a retreat format that is founded on evidence-based psychotherapy theory blended with an engaging delivery style which weaves in nature and the wisdom of horses as a metaphor and guide to deliver carefully balanced retreat content.
As a teacher of both Equine Psychotherapy and Psychology, I bring extensive experience in curriculum development and content delivery to this training; content that is engaging, well-paced and delivered through activities that are well-balanced. By utilising nature and the wisdom of horses as the means to convey the content, provides a beautiful framework and engaging theme to the retreat. I am so excited to bring you this training which both supports meaningful and lasting change for participants, while providing facilitators with the confidence and knowledge that their retreat structure and content has a strong and evidenced based foundation.
The 'Who?'
ReWilding Retreat Facilitator Training is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming retreat facilitators or those who are already facilitating retreats and want to enhance their skills and offerings. It's ideal for equine assisted therapy or equine assisted learning professionals, mental health practitioners, wellness coaches, and anyone else interested in leading transformative retreat experiences based in nature.
Whether you're new to retreat facilitation or looking to expand your existing offers, this training provides comprehensive guidance and resources to support your journey. I wanted to create a comprehensive training format that is designed to provide you with the steps and confidence you need to host transformational equine and nature assisted retreats. It was also really important to me that the course and retreat structure provides enough freedom and support for those wanting to add their own flair and unique facilitation style and skill set.
The 'What?'
A 6 module online course packed with video content, a comprehensive training manual, facilitation guides, scripts and templates. You are provided with absolutely every element you need to run successful and meaningful ReWilding retreats.
Along with the practicalities, structure, content, marketing and all other essentials, we’ll also cover mindset and skills in supporting group process. So, whether you want a full blueprint from first idea to feedback forms (and all you will need to host and deliver in-between), or you want to diversify your existing skills and offerings with this unique training, I‘ve got you covered! You will leave this course with everything you need to host 1/2, 1 or 2 day ReWilding retreats with confidence.
Heather, the human behind ReWilding Retreats
Heather is an Equine Assisted Psychotherapist, Psychologist, Teacher and Trainer. Originally from the UK and now based in Queensland, Australia, Heather hosts sell-out ReWilding retreats offering transformative and life changing experiences. Heather also runs her clinical practice Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy along with her herd of 5 horses and a team of 6 therapists. Heather has a background as a teacher of Psychology and is a teaching and supervising faculty member of the Equine Psychotherapy Institute. Heather is passionate about delivering quality training founded in solid theory which supports facilitators to deepen their skills and offerings as equine assisted retreat hosts.
Heather's Qualifications:
Master of Professional Psychology (MProfPsych)
Equine Psychotherapy Institute (EPI) Trainer and Supervisor
EPI Model Equine Assisted Psychotherapy Practitioner
BA Hons Psychology and Law
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education (Science)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Secondary Science)
Full registration with the Queensland College of Teachers (QCT)
Comprehensive Training Guides and Facilitation Manuals
The only nature based retreat facilitation training developed by an experienced therapist and teacher. Giving you the confidence that there is solid theory and experience underpinning your retreat content.
Module Outline
Module 1 – Retreat Launchpad
Gain a solid understanding of the concept of ReWilding, the underpinning theory and its practical application in retreat settings. We'll also explore how to integrate your unique facilitation style and skill set with the principles of ReWilding, setting you up for success as a retreat leader.
Module 2 - Mastering the Art of Group Facilitation
Create transformative experiences for your participants. Dive into the essentials of group safety, supporting group processing, mastering group questioning skills, facilitating equine supported sessions, and ensuring safety and containment in sharing environments.
Modules 3 & 4 - Crafting Authentic Experiences and the ReWilding Retreat Blueprint
Your ultimate guide to creating meaningful and transformative experiences for your participants. Dive into the intricacies of the ReWilding model as you learn the guides and content you need to facilitate your retreats.
Module 5 - Behind the Scenes; Retreat Logistics & Facilitator Wellbeing
Learn the secrets of essential retreat planning and logistics. Gain the skills to prioritise well-being and create secure, nurturing retreat environments.
Module 6 - Retreat Ready - Your all-in-one Toolkit for Seamless Experiences
From managing finances to effective advertising, marketing, communication and community building, this module has everything you need to run successful retreats seamlessly. Dive into budgeting, streamline paperwork with ready-to-use templates, and master communication strategies for pre and post-retreat engagement.
