The season of Spring is upon us; the threshold has been crossed and winter has stepped back. The days are getting a longer, bringing with that, more daylight. Nature If you go out into nature now, you’ll see budburst on trees. This is where all the leaves freshly emerge like small beacons of …
What is Eco-anxiety?
As our world endures destructive and harsh events caused by climate change, we are now experiencing the effects for ourselves and witnessing them from afar as we see and hear about the impacts across many countries. Eco anxiety is the experiencing of this human caused climatic change as a chronic fear of environmental doom, worrying …
Align with Autumn
In the northern hemisphere we have entered into Autumn, the days are shortening and light levels are dropping. Aligning with Autumn allows us to notice the growth of the year, the lush and ripe berries adorning hedgerows and the harvesting of foods for humans and wildlife, the more than human. Reminder This reminds us to …
What is Nature Therapy?
Also known as Ecotherapy, there is no single definition, but it describes a regular, structured activity in green spaces. It can be in groups or one to one and is led by a qualified and trained professional. The Core of it. The core of nature therapy is that we are all intrinsically linked to the …
Aligning with Summer
Summer is here in the UK and with it comes lush growth on plants, leafy canopies of trees overhead and a flurry of activity from birds and insects. Summer is symbolic of growth, energy, and youthfulness. Aligning with nature and the seasons allows opportunities to harness that energy and find ways to let our inner …
Where would you choose to work together?
Where shall we work together? New Office I have recently moved premises to a wonderful space and wanted to share it with you and tell you more about how we can work together. My office is located at Therapy Station, in a quiet cul-de-sac in the village of Stoney Stanton. It is a welcoming space …
Emerging into Spring
The spring equinox is here where day and night are equal in length. The light is increasing, and we step more fully from Winter into Spring. The buds are bursting, the bird song is increasing in volume as nature re-awakens from the resting of winter. Cycles of nature As we align ourselves to the cycles …
Can nature come indoors?
When we think of accessing nature, so often it brings up going outdoors. Nature isn’t just outside; we can bring it into our homes and workplaces too. The easiest way to do this is houseplants. Indoor plants have become increasingly popular, with sales in 2021 gaining 50% since 2019 and with 43% of people reporting …
Welcoming Winter
We have shifted from Autumn into winter here in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures have dropped and the first frosts have arrived here in Leicestershire, England. Tender plants that need a blanket over winter are being wrapped up and the garden is put to rest. Symbolic The leaves have fallen, plants are dying, and some animals …
How can nature help the need to control?
Everyone needs some sense of control over their lives, it is a natural human desire that can bring a feeling of stability, certainty and safety. As humans we have a desire to control nature, to have the perfect lawn with no weeds or spray insecticide to stop the caterpillars eating the cauliflowers. This, for many …