Family conflict is not the only thing clinicians should count. A more useful measure may be how reliably adults return, take responsibility, and reconnect with a child after a rupture.

Three practices for returning to the world around us Evening settles over Loch Raven Reservoir, while the living world continues around us. Recently, I was sitting in a beautiful place at sunset. The sky was changing color, and the light was settling across the landscape. I was also on the phone with my mother. My father is struggling with dementia, and we were trying to figure out his care so that my mother could come visit. I was brainstorming solutions, considering possibi

A drawing prompt, rhythm exercise, or nature mandala is not automatically clinical. What makes expressive work therapeutic is the intention beneath it: assessment, consent, pacing, ethics, cultural awareness, and thoughtful integration.

For a holiday meant to honor love, Mother's Day produces an extraordinary amount of silent grief. If your mother died, was absent, or is the wound — this essay is for you. A reflection on attachment theory, "earned secure" connection, and what neuroscience reveals about the mothering still available to us.

We know nature helps—but “just getting outside” isn’t enough for rising trauma, burnout, and disconnection. Learn how CNIT trains mental health and community helpers and develops Therapeutic Pathways that bring practical, evidence-informed support into parks and gardens.

We already know noise affects mental health—but what if over-talking is another kind of noise pollution? This reflection explores why we fill every pause and how nature gently teaches us to listen with more presence, curiosity, and care.

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 outdoor therapeutic activities. Sorting out liability coverage as a Nature-Informed Therapist can feel… murky. The main reason: therapy and outdoor activities get underwritten differently, even when you experience them as “one integrated session.” One widespread myth is: “If I only do outdoor sessions occasionally, my General Liability will cove

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

Nature-Informed Therapy, adventure therapy, and wilderness therapy may all move beyond the traditional therapy room, but they use nature in very different ways. Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan explores what sets them apart and why the distinction matters.

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...