We all know how hard it is to keep positive during a lock down. The period at the beginning of this year was really tough for a lot of people. However, it doesn’t have to take a toll on your wellbeing; and here we provide some things to try to help the whole family stay […]
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Good Things in Nature – Ways to improve your connection with nature
A strong, and defined, connection with nature lies at the core of creating a healthy physical and mental lifestyle. As well as helping keep the planet healthy it can build community ties. It has been stated that noticing “good things” in nature will help build this connection and develop a sense of wellbeing. Connecting with […]
The Benefits of Nature based Meditation
And why you should give it a go Don’t you just love being out in nature? Taking a walk, having a picnic or even a wild swim can make you feel so much better about everything. It’s a real gift to have access to so much beautiful nature all over the country and even the […]
Nature Art, a therapy for all
Nature Art, Eco Art, Nature Art Therapy or whatever you choose to call it, allows participants to be active in nature, without the need for talking (although you can if you want). The activities that people undertake range massively from simple placement of natural objects next to one another to large artistic creations using many […]
Weather it is, weather it isn’t
As the colder weather sets in, some people can be affected by SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Around 1 in 3 people in the UK are affected by SAD at some point and it’s this time of year that can see the highest figures. This condition can really impact on the quality of life experienced by […]
Nature and Mental Health
We talk a lot to our participants about the benefits that nature has on mental health. When we say “mental health”, we don’t just mean those people who have a diagnosed mental health condition, but also those who have stress or anxiety in their lives for a short period of time. Poor mental health affects […]
Connecting with nature
I have always loved being outside in nature. My parents had to fight to get me in instead of fighting to get me out. My friends and I would always be exploring the tunnels, tracks and scrub land near the house I grew up in. This was all before the National Forest was what it […]