Our founder, Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan, coauthored a peer-reviewed study of CNIT’s brief, clinician-led ecotherapy program. Participants consistently reported less reactivity, more present-moment attention, and experiences of awe/connection. Here’s the plain-English summary—and what it means for clients, clinicians, and community partners.

We’re living in bodies built for horizons, not inboxes. Drawing on “Mismatch Theory,” Heidi reflects on a seaside retreat where strangers became community—and how nature-based rituals realign modern life with ancient needs. As winter nears, she invites us to choose pace, belonging, and rest over speed and strain.

The APA Monitor’s feature on walking therapy marks a turning point for nature-based care. In this reflection, Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan shares why movement and the living world free clients to speak, think, and breathe—and how CNIT is building equitable, evidence-based pathways for practitioners and communities.

After devastating floods, our relationship with nature can feel broken. Discover therapeutic principles—like ritualized repair and community witnessing—to heal your bond with rivers, forests, and landscapes.

In an age of AI-driven therapy apps, we gain insights but lose feeling. Nature-informed therapy restores the reciprocal relationship that truly heals.

CNIT announces the Trailblazer in Nature-Informed Therapy Award, spotlighting graduates who creatively unite nature with mental health.

Nature isn't a place to visit—it's home. Discover the Thanksgiving Address and reconnect with the Earth.

Exploring the 'indoor person' label in therapy: Understanding clients' emotional barriers to nature and fostering meaningful connections.

Nature Informed backpacking training in a serene forest setting, highlighting the importance of comprehensive insurance coverage for...

Experience the freedom and stress relief of walking without a backpack. Embrace nature fully in our latest blog!

Explore how Adventure Therapy's challenging experiences differ from Nature Informed Therapy's deep, reciprocal relationship with nature.

Grief is a journey that often feels isolating and overwhelming, especially for those who have experienced profound losses. As a...

Volunteering at a recent nature-informed therapy training was an eye-opening experience that profoundly altered my perception of mental...

Recently, I've been contemplating the profound impact of birdwatching on my mental health and overall well-being. Each morning, I find...

As a Nature-Informed Therapist, Thanksgiving offers a profound moment of reflection, bringing forth a blend of gratitude and lamentation...

During a recent hour-long walk, I collected samples of eight different types of grasses along a roadside in Maryland. Some grasses were...

As clinicians, our prime objective is to provide holistic care that addresses the multifaceted nature of the human psyche. Traditional...

As an institution dedicated to promoting and training nature-informed therapy, the Center for Nature-Informed Therapy understands the...

This April, I was entrusted to lead an art therapy group for the Center for Nature Informed Therapy’s live, 3-day, in-person Nature...

Many people are experiencing climate grief with a deepening sense of hopelessness around climate change. In an effort to process this...