EcoTherapy

What is EcoTherapy?

EcoTherapy is provided by Jenna Mitchell

Ecotherapy is "an umbrella term for nature-based methods of physical and psychological healing...it's a form of psychotherapy that acknowledges the vital role of nature and addresses the human-nature relationship"
- Linda Buzzell and Craig Chalquist in 'Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind"

You ARE nature- as you breathe air into your lungs or drink cool, fresh water- your body is connected to nature itself. Just being human connects you to forests, lakes and other living beings who are all journeying together in the world. It makes sense that time with nature feels nourishing- because we are aligning ourselves with our connectedness to the rest of nature. We are reconnecting when so much of our daily lives involve being disconnected and therefore forgetting our needs to be with nature.

As Linda Buzzell states, "When we joyfully reconnect with nature and recognize in ourselves the natural beings that we are, true healing will follow".

There are many reasons why nature can be healing- and we're excited to start exploring them with you! 🌳 🌼

Ecotherapy might look like:

Nature-based mindfulness and grounding
Building self-care routines and support plans with nature
Exploring metaphors and lessons from the wisdom of the natural world
Identifying supports in nature
Working through grief for the planet
Strengthening relationships to the rest of nature and repairing disconnection
Much more!

Ecotherapy can take place outdoors, indoors or virtually!

Check out our Nature Based Wellness Series below 👇

Rooted Wellness Online Course

EcoTherapy Based

This 10 week course was developed by mental health practitioners focused on helping you connect with nature and work with. nature as part of wellness!

How does it work?

It's an online wellness learning series were participants will get modules to download or work through on a virtual platform!

Acknowledgement

In recognition and to honour the fact that Rooted Wellness has been created on stolen and colonized land, we will be donating the first $1,000 of profits to the Indian Residential School Survivors Society. After this an on-going donation of 25% of all profits will go to Standing Bear- Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario.

I'm Interested

Interested but finances are a barrier?

As part of our commitment to our vision and values, Positive Space Consulting offers discounted access based on need to our Rooted Wellness online learning series.

This program is offered to folks who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and/or BIPOC and/or Disabled. This program is for folks of these populations who would be unable to access the program if payment is required.

Each month, we offer five discounted access codes on a first-come first-served basis. If this month’s slots have already been filled, we may offer to add you to next month’s round of the Access Program. Codes to access the Rooted Wellness program are delivered on the first business day of the month.

To request a spot in the Access Program, please complete the below form.

Apply for the access program