The Invisible Threads: Exploring the “Indoor Person” Identity in Nature-Informed Therapy
Exploring the 'indoor person' label in therapy: Understanding clients' emotional barriers to nature and fostering meaningful connections.
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Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative
Jul 213 min read
Understanding Insurance Needs for Nature Informed Therapists
As a Nature Informed Therapist, navigating the complexities of liability insurance can be daunting. With various policies offering...
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Tim Ayd
Jul 53 min read
Walking Without a Backpack: A Call for Helping Professionals to Release Stress
Experience the freedom and stress relief of walking without a backpack. Embrace nature fully in our latest blog!
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Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Jun 124 min read
Exploring the Differences Between Nature Informed Therapy and Adventure Therapy
Explore how Adventure Therapy's challenging experiences differ from Nature Informed Therapy's deep, reciprocal relationship with nature.
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Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Apr 82 min read
Healing Horizons: Nature's Role in Grief Work
Grief is a journey that often feels isolating and overwhelming, especially for those who have experienced profound losses. As a...
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CNIT Volunteer
Apr 63 min read
Exploring Nature Informed Therapy: A Transformative Journey
Volunteering at a recent nature-informed therapy training was an eye-opening experience that profoundly altered my perception of mental...
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Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Feb 273 min read
In the Company of Birds: Mental Wellness at the Feeder
Recently, I've been contemplating the profound impact of birdwatching on my mental health and overall well-being. Each morning, I find...
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CNIT
Nov 22, 20232 min read
A Nature-Informed Reflection on Thanksgiving: Gratitude and Lamentation
As a Nature-Informed Therapist, Thanksgiving offers a profound moment of reflection, bringing forth a blend of gratitude and lamentation...
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Renee van der Stelt
Sep 25, 20233 min read
Grass Whispers: Letting Go with Nature Informed Art Therapy
During a recent hour-long walk, I collected samples of eight different types of grasses along a roadside in Maryland. Some grasses were...
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Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Sep 18, 20235 min read
A New Insight For Nature Informed Therapy: Beyond Talk and Into the Body
As clinicians, our prime objective is to provide holistic care that addresses the multifaceted nature of the human psyche. Traditional...
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CNIT
May 23, 20233 min read
Managing Distractions in an Outdoor Counseling Session: A Guide for Nature Informed Therapists
As an institution dedicated to promoting and training nature-informed therapy, the Center for Nature-Informed Therapy understands the...
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Renee van der Stelt
May 15, 20232 min read
Nature's Artful Healing: A Sensory Journey Through Nature-Informed Art Therapy
This April, I was entrusted to lead an art therapy group for the Center for Nature Informed Therapy’s live, 3-day, in-person Nature...
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Renee van der Stelt
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Choosing Our Future - Exploring Climate Grief and Active Hope through Nature Informed Art Therapy
Many people are experiencing climate grief with a deepening sense of hopelessness around climate change. In an effort to process this...
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Renee van der Stelt
Dec 15, 20223 min read
Genograms Made with Natural Objects in Art Therapy
What is a genogram? A genogram is a diagram illustrating a person's family members, including how they are related. Genograms often...
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Renee van der Stelt
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Oak and grass sundial mandala: Reciprocity in nature
Ecological art therapy is an emerging field that uses natural objects as well as outdoor spaces to encourage healing with an enriched...
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CNIT
Jul 9, 20213 min read
Train Yourself as a Nature Informed Therapist
Welcome to Maryland's premiere nature based therapeutic training for therapists! The training is offered over a 3 month period, beginning...
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