The natural world abounds with profound examples of family bonds characterized by loyalty, connection, acceptance, protection, and care. From wolf packs that move in unison to hunt and protect, to crocodiles that tenderly carry their young, to storks that return… Continue Reading →
Today’s children face a vastly different world, navigating new health threats like climate change, childhood obesity, and mental illness. Reconnecting children with nature through ecotherapy and ecopsychology offers hope. Nature provides essential benefits for children, including physical activity, mental health, educational attainment, environmental behaviors, social-emotional learning, and personal development. Embracing nature therapy activities and incorporating nature into children’s lives is crucial for their holistic development.
This 4-week challenge, “Spring Seed Sowing,” urges you to plant new seeds in both your garden and life. Embrace the metaphor of nurturing seeds to foster personal growth in various life spheres – physical, intellectual, emotional, behavioral, spiritual, social, occupational, and environmental. Select diverse seeds, reflect on life goals, prepare the soil, plant seeds, and develop a nurturing plan. Reflect on your growth weekly and utilize a special worksheet to track your journey. Let’s grow together this spring!
This week, let’s deepen our connection with nature through the “Nature Journaling” 2-week challenge. Find a quiet spot, observe your surroundings, and journal about the details you notice. Reflect on how nature influences your thoughts and emotions, and if inclined, express your experience through creative means like sketching or painting.
Throughout history, primitive societies have sought aid from nature for survival. Nature Therapy, also known as Ecotherapy, is shaped by theories like the biophilia hypothesis, stress reduction theory, and Attention Restoration Theory, influenced by ecopsychology. It aims to reconnect individuals with nature for holistic healing and well-being. Scientific evidence supports its positive impact on mental health and stress relief, but limitations and diverse practices should be considered carefully.
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