“I felt like this course provided the inspiration and motivation I needed to finally jumpstart my work! Deb is a great mentor who is so passionate and dedicated to this important work and to her students.”

“This really was my first step towards even thinking about how I may bring nature work into my dance and therapy practices, and Deb was a solid, supportive and inspirational guide all along the way. Over the weeks we connected, there were moments of deep excitement and inspiration as well as fear and doubt, but no matter what it was I always felt safe to bring that back to Deb and the group. For that I will always be grateful because it helped me to not give up and gain the courage to put out my first nature offering! Fingers crossed, and thank you. ”

“I absolutely loved this nature connection for professionals course with Deb.  When she advertised it, I knew right away that is was for me.  I recently launched my own business,  but I am still in the process of figuring out what programs to offer and what it looks like to run a business.  This course helped me brainstorm ideas and gave me so many resources that I can’t wait to dive into.  It also gave me a sense of community connecting with other like-minded individuals passionate about our sacred connection to nature.  Deb is genuine with so much to offer this world, and I’m excited to take more of her courses in the future!”

“I love the nature connection practitioners course and I found everything about it valuable.  Deb’s expertise is clearly communicated and generously shared.  Her light, easy-going manner makes every session a pleasure to attend.”

“Deb is responsive, reflexive,  and attentive in this work and how she is a teacher facilitator.  She brings a depth of experience to this work and continually shares the expertise while weaving in any new threads that come her way to further this tapestry of learning.” 

“Deb’s nature connection practitioner’s workshop helped give me a deeper grounding in teaching nature connection workshops.  I use nature connection exercises with artists to help them deepen their relationship to the earth and from that connection, to create abstract paintings based on their feelings for the land.  This workshop helped me understand my own love of nature.” 

“When I joined the Wild Rhythms Certified Practitioner course with Deb Matlock, I felt reasonably acquainted with Nature Connection literature. Still, Deb’s course introduced me to several resources and perspectives I hadn’t come across before. The small group setting was one of its strongest assets, creating a comfortable environment for everyone to share and connect. Deb’s consistent provision of articles, books, and materials consistently added value to our sessions.

What truly stood out for me were our one-on-one interactions. Deb is a veritable reservoir of knowledge and experience, always presenting material that piqued my interest and resonated with my journey. She seamlessly transformed from a guide to a fellow traveler, allowing me the time and space to explore my own process. While I commenced this course with a set direction in mind, Deb’s guidance allowed me to delve deep, realign, and embark on a path I hadn’t envisioned initially. This change in direction, supported by Deb’s guidance, was both surprising and fulfilling.

Today, as I stand on the other side, I am filled with gratitude. I am more connected, more rooted, and surer of my path. I wholeheartedly recommend Deb Matlock and the Wild Rhythms Certified Practitioner course.  This course is a thoughtful blend of knowledge-sharing and personal exploration, which I’m glad to have experienced.” 

“DO IT! It was life-changing. I’ve always been connected to Nature, but Nature Connection is a deeper, profound state of awareness and being. Deb is an incredible instructor, and her experience is rare. Beyond the insights about Nature, it offers a subtle self-development opportunity as well.” 

This program is incredible and is a deep dive into the world of nature connection. What I appreciated was that it started off by leading me into a contemplative reflection on my ecological identity, and how my connection with nature was formed, and how it has guided my life and work since my first memories. This course guided me to put all the puzzle pieces of my life together regarding my nature connection, and then Deb helped me create a roadmap as to how I can incorporate similar tools and guidance to help my clients deepen and recall their nature connection.   Without deepening our connection to the wild world, I fear we might not survive long. This course is vital now, more than at any other time in the history of humanity.