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What is Nature Therapy
What is Nature Therapy
I incorporate Nature Therapy in my practice as the mindful incorporation of the natural world into the therapeutic process, viewing nature as a healer in and of itself. I have specialized training in Nature Based Therapy from the Somatic Wilderness Therapy Institue and Nature Knows, completed November 1st, 2023.
Nature or Wilderness therapy has many branches often including the fields of of Adventure Therapy, Outdoor Education, Wilderness Questing, Ecopsychology, and Ecotherapy.
Isolation from the natural world and others is increasing, along with anxiety. The fast-paced world we live in, using mainly technology indoors, is a recipe for disconnection. Nature therapy challenges your individual patterns and behaviors, increases your connection to the natural world and self, while focusing on issues such as relationship struggles, stress and burnout, trauma, depression and anxiety.
Even 15 minutes in nature can increase your happiness, confidence, sense of self, deepen your connection within relationships, and allow your more authentic power to step in.
What does Nature Therapy look like
What does Nature Therapy look like
In a therapeutic process, there is a particular identified goal or intention for the work. This will determine the practices and interventions that are facilitated.
It might look like this:
It might look like this:
Engaging in Mindfulness practices in nature
Traditional therapy sitting next to a river or walking outdoors
Using nature as a resource for somatic work
Opening up to our senses or our own attention flow in the outdoors
Engaging in challenges outdoors such as hiking to push beyond our self-limitations
Learning how to enhance self-care by integrating nature aspects
Moving our bodies and breathe work
Disconnecting from technology, routines, and negative habits to slow down
Grounding which is connecting to your body and earth, to calm the nervous system
Creating art using natural objects
Active meditation
Consciously engaging in relationship with the world around us
Who is Nature Therapy For
Outdoor Nature Therapy is for people of all ages & abilities. Nature is a natural healer, as you are. The setting of where you physically are, can be vital in your transition to wholeness. If you are curious, or have a desire to be in relationship with the natural world as part of your healing journey, then it is for you!
Who is Nature Therapy For
Outdoor Nature Therapy is for people of all ages & abilities. Nature is a natural healer, as you are. The setting of where you physically are, can be vital in your transition to wholeness. If you are curious, or have a desire to be in relationship with the natural world as part of your healing journey, then it is for you!
Reasons for choosing Nature Therapy
Reasons for choosing Nature Therapy
You want to engage in a process that includes the whole person (body, mind, spirit)
You value nature, moving your body and changing your scenery
Increasing your mood naturally, decreasing stress, and lowering your heart rate
Accessibility to be present and in the moment while feeling more authentic to who you are
You seek challenge and want to push past your self-limitations
Experiencing an ease with opening up side by side or in action, versus face to face in an office
You may need a more hands on approach to accessing positive resources, experiencing your body sensations, and actively engaging in coping skills as you learn them
Nature can ease our nervous system naturally, allowing more freedom to be open and trusting in the therapeutic process
You feel more grounded, regulated, calm, open and balanced when you are outside
" I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. "
" I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. "
-John Burroughs
-John Burroughs
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