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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Healing Aspects of Water
I found myself in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia in hopes of some recharge and renewal. I arrived after sunset and the spas were all...

Phillip McKnight
Jan 29, 20242 min read
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Autumn: A Lesson in Letting Go
Nature moves in cycles: the moon cycle, the water cycle, the planetary cycle, the life cycle of animals, the cycles of the seasons,....

Gina Strauss
Oct 2, 20233 min read
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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
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Harnessing the Power of Nature: Reflecting on Our Experiential Exploration Workshop
Last week, I had the privilege of leading a workshop titled, "With Nature in Mind: The Role of Nature in Psychological Well-being &...

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Nature Informed Therapy vs. Ecotherapy vs. Wilderness Therapy
Compare all nature-based therapies including Nature Informed Therapy, Ecotherapy, Wilderness Therapy, and Forest Therapy.

CNIT
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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