Ecotherapy
Ecotherapy, also known as Nature-Based therapy, refers to therapeutic work that takes place in connection with the natural world. This might look like meeting at my office and going for a walk in Ravenna Ravine, sitting in a nearby park, or simply allowing the more-than-human world to become a co-regulator in our work together.
In a time of increasing disconnection - from our bodies, from each other, and from the Earth - returning to relationship with the natural world can be a remembering. Nature-based therapy invites us to slow down, reattune, and find regulation in something older and more enduring than the current system.
I find that somatic therapy pairs well with this approach. Being outdoors offers multiple opportunities to attune to the present moment - through sight, sound, sensation, and breath. Sitting under a tree or walking beside a creek can support grounding, nervous system regulation, and gentle awareness.
That said, outdoor sessions aren’t required. Many folks choose to remain indoors or on telehealth for our work, and that’s equally valid. Nature-based therapy is one option - a support we can draw on if and/or when it feels useful for you.
For more info please check out The Alliance for Ecotherapy and Social Justice
