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.

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.