by Corie Washow | May 12, 2021 | Elemental Counseling, How Does Ecotherapy Work?
Holding Vulnerability and Possibility I spent some time today with this young fern. This is one of many creatures emerging this time of year that seems to hold both vulnerability and possibility. These tiny fern fronds, only 5 inches or so tall, look so tender. The...
by Corie Washow | Apr 12, 2021 | Guided Audio Reflections, Nature Connection Practices
Take your guided mindfulness outside this spring! Peepers are singing, buds are bursting, bluebirds nesting, and daffodils are blooming. (At least here in southern Maine.) It seems like every plant and animal around us is feeling the energy and shift of seasons. I...
by Corie Washow | Mar 16, 2021 | Nature Reflections, Pandemic Coping
Snow is melting, sap is flowing, and crocuses are eagerly waiting for open ground. Vaccines are happening, restrictions are easing, and our conversations are tentatively including at least hope for future plans of togetherness. It is so interesting to see...
by Corie Washow | Feb 24, 2021 | Guided Audio Reflections, Nature Connection Practices
What’s that you say? Wildhearted Walking??? It’s a combination of mindfulness, self-reflection, and nature walk all rolled into one. Take yourself outside (or use your imagination inside) and listen to 10-15 minutes of audio. The first few minutes guide...
by Corie Washow | Feb 19, 2021 | Elemental Counseling, How Does Ecotherapy Work?
By winter, I mean real winter. A lot of ecotherapists and nature based therapists practice in warmer climates than northern New England. (Obviously, as most climates are warmer than northern New England.) I received my own training in this modality in California,...