Tag Archives: environment

Glen Mazis

Posted on November 2, 2018 by Administrator

Glen Mazis is a philosopher and poet whose writing frequently merges both skills. I came across his book Earthbodies (2002) during my PhD research on embodied knowing and found it hugely exciting. Mazis explains that ‘bodies’ are much more than … Continue reading →

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David Abram

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Administrator

David Abram’s first book, The Spell of the Sensuous, (1996) has influenced pretty much everyone in the world of ecopsychology and environmental philosophy. Its themes are summed up in the subtitle: Perception and Language in a More-than-human world. By way … Continue reading →

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How to Save the World: Embodied Ecology

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Administrator

The UN spelt it out this week: “Climate change is running faster than we are – and we are running out of time.” Most of us know climate change is an unfolding disaster, but we still don’t change. Why? It’s … Continue reading →

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Nature and the therapeutic relationship

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Administrator

I completed my Masters dissertation back in 2014, so it was interesting to re-work it into a journal article several years later. My question was whether working in a natural environment had an impact on the therapeutic relationship. It does, … Continue reading →

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Bringing Mindfulness in Nature to the City

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Administrator

Both mindfulness and spending time in nature have many benefits, and combining the two – practising mindfulness in nature – creates a synergy that enhances them all. Nature connection, well-being and mindfulness are interrelated: Nature connection is enhanced by mindful … Continue reading →

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Nature Connection: Have you got it yet?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Administrator

When I used to run nature connection workshops back in 2010, it was a struggle to get people to sign up. It seemed that people didn’t get what nature connection was or why they might want more of it. But … Continue reading →

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Can mindfulness in nature help with ADHD?

Posted on March 3, 2018 by Administrator

Richard Louv, who suggests that many of us suffer from ‘Nature-Deficit Disorder’, believes that there’s a link between how kids are raised and ‘attention deficit hyperactivity disorder’ (ADHD). There’s some evidence to support his suggestion. Research suggests that every hour … Continue reading →

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The Wilderness Effect

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Administrator

Ecopsychologist Rob Greenway used to guide people on wilderness treks and after years of research concluded that “civilization is only four days deep” (Greenway, 1995). When people go on long treks in the wilderness they start out enthusiastic: They’re feeling … Continue reading →

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The Neuroscience of Walk and Talk Therapy

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Administrator

Susan Greenfield is a leading thinker on the neuroscience of consciousness, so my ears pricked up when I heard her talking about how walking can help us think. Do her ideas help illuminate how ‘walk and talk’ ecotherapy works? Walk … Continue reading →

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Mindfulness in Nature

Posted on November 14, 2016 by Administrator

Mindfulness and ecotherapy are two of the most ancient and powerful approaches to healing mental distress. What happens when you bring them together? Last week-end I spoke about practicing mindfulness in nature at a conference on ‘Psychotherapy and the Natural … Continue reading →

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