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About Ecotherapy


Beyond Being in Nature...
Ecotherapy is not simply therapy conducted outdoors, nor is it simply spending time in nature. It is an invitation to slow down and notice not only the landscape around us, but also the landscape within us. Nature becomes part of the therapeutic space, offering moments to pause, sense, reflect and perhaps see our experiences from a different perspective. A forest bathing experience may invite us to notice the trees, the breeze, the sounds around us and the sensations within o
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Ecotherapy and its underpinning framework
Ecotherapy is the practice of spending time in nature to reconnect with ourselves and our natural environment. It is founded on the...
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Benefits of Connecting with Nature
When we are deeply connected to nature, the nourishment we gain is significant; our emphasis on materialism decreases, our emotional...
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Applications of Ecotherapy
Reduced Stress and Anxiety : Nature's calming effect has been shown to lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and decrease symptoms...
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