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Parks as Places of Healing: What It Takes to Turn Nature Into Real Support
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.

CNIT
Dec 28, 20254 min read


🌿 Walking Therapy and the Healing Power of Nature: Reflections on the APA Feature
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.

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Oct 6, 20253 min read


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 13, 20253 min read


The Rising Tide of Climate Anxiety: Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and the Cost of Denial
Climate crisis is here—hurricanes like Helene and Milton show individual actions aren't enough; we need collective courage and policy change

CNIT
Oct 9, 20244 min read


Celebrate America's Birthday: Connecting with Nature for Mental Wellness
Celebrate July 4th by exploring the healing power of America's natural wonders. Connect with nature for improved mental wellness.

Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Jul 2, 20242 min read


Our Government is Failing Us: Reflections from Road Cleaning
In the heart of Baltimore County, Maryland, nestled between the bustling streets of Fairmount Ave and E Pennsylvania Ave, lies a...

CNIT
Feb 10, 20243 min read


Between Skyscrapers and Meadows: The Dual Challenge of Mental Wellness and Nature Access
When we picture the idyllic settings that calm our souls, it often includes vast open spaces, rolling green fields, dense forests, or...

CNIT
Aug 14, 20234 min read


Access to Healthful and Sustainable Nature Is Our Human Rights - the full testimony
Feb 23 2022 at 1 pm, the Maryland House Subcommittee on Environment & Transportation will hold a hearing on Constitutional Amendment for...

CNIT
Feb 22, 20223 min read
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