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When the River Hurts: Repairing Our Bond with Nature After Disaster
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.
Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Jul 133 min read


When AI Listens but Can’t Feel: Rediscovering Reciprocity with Nature
In an age of AI-driven therapy apps, we gain insights but lose feeling. Nature-informed therapy restores the reciprocal relationship that truly heals.
Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Jul 33 min read


The Trailblazer Award: Honoring Nature-Inspired Innovations in Mental Health
CNIT announces the Trailblazer in Nature-Informed Therapy Award, spotlighting graduates who creatively unite nature with mental health.

CNIT
Apr 32 min read


Thanksgiving Address: A Story of Home and Kinship
Nature isn't a place to visit—it's home. Discover the Thanksgiving Address and reconnect with the Earth.

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Mar 193 min read


The Invisible Threads: Exploring the “Indoor Person” Identity in Nature-Informed Therapy
Exploring the 'indoor person' label in therapy: Understanding clients' emotional barriers to nature and fostering meaningful connections.

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Understanding Insurance Needs for Nature Informed Therapists
As a Nature Informed Therapist, navigating the complexities of liability insurance can be daunting. With various policies offering...

Chesapeake Mental Health Collaborative
Jul 21, 20243 min read


Walking Without a Backpack: A Call for Helping Professionals to Release Stress
Experience the freedom and stress relief of walking without a backpack. Embrace nature fully in our latest blog!

Tim Ayd
Jul 5, 20243 min read


Exploring the Differences Between Nature Informed Therapy and Adventure Therapy
Explore how Adventure Therapy's challenging experiences differ from Nature Informed Therapy's deep, reciprocal relationship with nature.

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Jun 12, 20244 min read


Healing Horizons: Nature's Role in Grief Work
Grief is a journey that often feels isolating and overwhelming, especially for those who have experienced profound losses. As a...

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Exploring Nature Informed Therapy: A Transformative Journey
Volunteering at a recent nature-informed therapy training was an eye-opening experience that profoundly altered my perception of mental...
CNIT Volunteer
Apr 6, 20243 min read


In the Company of Birds: Mental Wellness at the Feeder
Recently, I've been contemplating the profound impact of birdwatching on my mental health and overall well-being. Each morning, I find...

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Feb 27, 20243 min read


A Nature-Informed Reflection on Thanksgiving: Gratitude and Lamentation
As a Nature-Informed Therapist, Thanksgiving offers a profound moment of reflection, bringing forth a blend of gratitude and lamentation...

CNIT
Nov 22, 20232 min read


Grass Whispers: Letting Go with Nature Informed Art Therapy
During a recent hour-long walk, I collected samples of eight different types of grasses along a roadside in Maryland. Some grasses were...

Renee van der Stelt
Sep 25, 20233 min read


A New Insight For Nature Informed Therapy: Beyond Talk and Into the Body
As clinicians, our prime objective is to provide holistic care that addresses the multifaceted nature of the human psyche. Traditional...

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Sep 18, 20235 min read


Managing Distractions in an Outdoor Counseling Session: A Guide for Nature Informed Therapists
As an institution dedicated to promoting and training nature-informed therapy, the Center for Nature-Informed Therapy understands the...

CNIT
May 23, 20233 min read


Nature's Artful Healing: A Sensory Journey Through Nature-Informed Art Therapy
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...

Renee van der Stelt
May 15, 20232 min read


Choosing Our Future - Exploring Climate Grief and Active Hope through Nature Informed Art Therapy
Many people are experiencing climate grief with a deepening sense of hopelessness around climate change. In an effort to process this...

Renee van der Stelt
Jan 26, 20233 min read


Genograms Made with Natural Objects in Art Therapy
What is a genogram? A genogram is a diagram illustrating a person's family members, including how they are related. Genograms often...

Renee van der Stelt
Dec 15, 20223 min read


Oak and grass sundial mandala: Reciprocity in nature
Ecological art therapy is an emerging field that uses natural objects as well as outdoor spaces to encourage healing with an enriched...

Renee van der Stelt
Nov 29, 20222 min read


Train Yourself as a Nature Informed Therapist
Welcome to Maryland's premiere nature based therapeutic training for therapists! The training is offered over a 3 month period, beginning...

CNIT
Jul 9, 20213 min read
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