About Ecotherapy
“To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles” ~ Mary Davies
Ecotherapy is founded on the belief that our connection with nature is deeply rooted in our evolution as humans, and thus,
this connection can be harnessed to support emotional, psychological, and spiritual healing.
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What is Eco therapy?
Ecotherapy, also known as nature therapy or green therapy, is a form of psychotherapy that involves spending time in nature to reconnect with ourselves and our natural environment.
It combines the known health benefits of being outdoors with the attention of your therapist by your side to work on whatever issues you are seeking to resolve in your life.
Interestingly, when focusing on the experience of nature rather than on themselves and their difficulties, many people actually increase their awareness of themselves, others, and their surroundings.
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Those interested in the research evidence for ecotherapy can refer to a paper written by Cragi Chalquist in 2009.
Journeying alongside with you...
Biophilia
bi-o·phi-lia
noun
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Biophilia (according to a theory of the biologist E. O. Wilson) is an innate and genetically determined affinity of human beings with the natural world.
Most of us can already appreciate the effects of being in nature.
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We find ourselves slowing down, become more relaxed, notice more and connect with our body in a different way.
Often not, such an embodied experience is enough to help us repair, recharge, and reconnect. Being close to nature has the natural effects of helping us feel more grounded, authentic and in the present.
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Ecotherapy understands this principle by intentionally supporting you in deepening above embodied experiences through experiential work in nature, to help you meet your therapy goals.
At Hearth, we will utilize similar techniques and therapeutic approaches we used in the therapy room, modified to suit the environment in which we are in, with the added benefit of having Nature as our “co-therapist” and natural learning playground that helps us explore, play and grow in.
How does this work?
At Hearth Ecotherapy and Psychology Practice,
Eco therapy can serve as a stand-alone therapy or be combined with other types of mental health therapeutic approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Internal Family systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
During focused nature-based therapy, participants actively engage with the natural environment, whether by intentionally slowing down during activities, practicing mindful movement outdoors, or sitting quietly to appreciate the beauty around them.
Ecotherapy and its Benefits
