Growth is Not a Straight Line
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...
Winter Ecotherapy
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,...
Ecotherapy and Telehealth?!?!
What?! Ecotherapy through a screen? That’s ridiculous. Yep. I can’t disagree. When the need for social distancing first became clear, I was ready to throw in the towel (my work towel, not all the towels) until I could see folks in person again. Part of...
Nature Based Therapy: Science or woo-woo
So…is this ecotherapy thing for real or is it some hippie dippie nonsense invented so those of us that like to be outdoors can do so and get paid? Totally fair question. A few decades ago, I’m not sure I could have answered it in a way that could convince the...
Counseling Outside of Four Walls
I was talking with a colleague the other day about a comment we (counselors) often hear from people who don’t work in this field. So many times people say some version of, “Why would you want to spend all day listening to really sad stories?” I do understand at least...
About Me
I’ve worked in both the social service and environmental education fields, and have learned that combining the two is a deeply powerful way to support people.