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.

From late-night air-raid alerts to quiet moments in the field, this filmmaker’s view of CNIT’s training at the Ukraine–Hungary border reveals how nature-informed therapy helps park rangers and conservation workers navigate grief, fear, and resilience—without losing their connection to the places they protect.

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.

Eleven strangers entered the Dolly Sods Wilderness carrying heavy packs—and heavier hearts. Amidst rain, discomfort, and shared vulnerability, they discovered profound healing and human connection.

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.

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...

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

Nature moves in cycles: the moon cycle, the water cycle, the planetary cycle, the life cycle of animals, the cycles of the seasons,....

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

Last week, I had the privilege of leading a workshop titled, "With Nature in Mind: The Role of Nature in Psychological Well-being &...

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...

What is a genogram? A genogram is a diagram illustrating a person's family members, including how they are related. Genograms often...

Ecological art therapy is an emerging field that uses natural objects as well as outdoor spaces to encourage healing with an enriched...

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