Category: Ecotherapy
Green spaces, gardening & wellbeing – Relaxation
This blog is part of a series based on the infographic by Decorative Aggregates. Read the previous posts here. In this month’s blog we’ll be looking at how being in a garden or out in nature can help us to relax. There are many daily stressors in life but one of the best ways to […]
Coping with eco anxiety
This blog by Ecotherapy Assistant Hannah Kenter is part of a series exploring some of the latest research and debates in the field of Ecotherapy along with nature inspired tips for how you can put the research into practice If you’ve been feeling unsettled about environmental issues of late there are some practical tips that […]
Green spaces, gardening & wellbeing – Sense of responsibility
This blog is part of a series based on the infographic by Decorative Aggregates. Read the previous posts here. In this month’s blog we are going to be taking a look at how caring for a plant or garden, and having a sense of responsibility to care for it, can help us to feel better […]
Green Physical Activity – the benefits
This is a guest blog written by our Ecotherapy Nordic Walking tutor Michelle Cairns. It features links to further reading and a full list of references in a slightly different style to our usual blog posts. We hope you enjoy reading it. If you are interested in joining our Ecotherapy programme you’d be very welcome. […]
Green spaces, gardening & wellbeing: Exercise
This blog is part of a series based on the infographic by Decorative Aggregates. Read the previous posts here. In this month’s blog we are going to be looking at how being in a garden or out in nature can help us with exercising and keeping fit and healthy. Whilst this is obviously great for […]
Green spaces, gardening & wellbeing: Living in the moment
This blog is part of a series based on the infographic by Decorative Aggregates. Catch up on part one, two. and three here. In this month’s article we are going to be looking at how focusing on the present moment can help to alleviate stress and anxiety caused by worrying or thinking about the past […]
Green spaces, gardening & wellbeing: Control
This blog is part of a series based on the infographic by Decorative Aggregates. Catch up on part one and two. In this month’s blog we are going to be looking at how being in a garden or out in nature helps to bring a sense of control when the rest of life can feel […]
Exploring Ecotherapy: Research, debates and wellbeing tips
In this blog Ecotherapy Assistant Hannah Kenter will explore some of the latest research and debates in the field of Ecotherapy along with nature inspired tips for how you can put the research into practice. Hannah will also be joined by guest contributors including participants from our Ecotherapy at St Nicks programme. Check back regularly […]
Connecting with Nature – Nature Art
In times of stress Nature Art can bring us closer to nature with all the associated benefits of feeling more connected and relaxed. Collecting materials from nature such as petals, stones, leaves and seed cones can be a mindfulness practice of its own and we can use these materials to make and create. Here Ecotherapy […]
Green spaces, gardening & wellbeing: Stress relief
This blog is part of a series. Catch up on part one if you missed it. Being in nature has many benefits to our mental health and in this month’s blog, inspired by Decorative Aggregates and their infographic about how gardening can benefit our mental wellbeing, we are going to be focusing on the stress […]
