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.

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.

After a long journey to CNIT, Ukrainian visitors reflected on gardens that keep growing, breakfasts by the river, and the power of solidarity. This is a story of nature-informed healing across borders.

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.

In an age of AI-driven therapy apps, we gain insights but lose feeling. Nature-informed therapy restores the reciprocal relationship that truly heals.

Nature isn't a place to visit—it's home. Discover the Thanksgiving Address and reconnect with the Earth.

Discover the wisdom of the Honorable Harvest and see how giving back to nature can deepen all our relationships.

Discover how Braiding Sweetgrass teaches young adults about resilience, gratitude, and the power of disturbed edges to foster growth.

Discover the power of gratitude and kinship from Braiding Sweetgrass to slow down, give back, and embrace nature’s gifts.

When nature feels unsafe after the storm, finding small constants helps us heal and rediscover hope in unpredictable times.

Recently, I've been contemplating the profound impact of birdwatching on my mental health and overall well-being. Each morning, I find...

What death taught me about three things that mattered most in everyone’s life As a doctorate student in my graduate mental health...