CONSULTING IN NATURE-BASED THERAPY
The group felt that it was one of the best weeks they've had, personally and professionally, in a long time, and I absolutely agree.
-Aaron Leonard, Program Executive Director ⎸Another Summit Guardian Revival, Beacon, NY
Clinical consulting and training in Nature-Based Therapy
What is Ecotherapy /ˈēkōˌ ther·a·py/?
Ecotherapy (Nature-Based Therapy) is the intersection between nature immersion and evidence-based, clinical practice in mental health.
Highly-trained clinical staff.
Serious results for clients
Many experts agree that humans are designed to be in nature. Over 99% of human history was spent living closely with other animals and plants, and we have a desire to seek connections with the natural world. The well-being we feel in nature has been hard-wired into our genes through evolution.
Science highlights the success of this approach but intentional experiences deliver the best wisdom. The Core Calm® training delivers tools designed to support outdoor leaders and mental health professionals in the delivery of Nature-Based Therapy (NBT); an intervention which blends traditional wisdom with evidence-based practices. Core Calm® is more than just a training—it's a game-changer; improve treatment outcomes for your practice and personal growth for your clients through the use of mind-body research, normalized and validated through the restorative lens of nature.
percentage of clients participating in NBT who experienced positive outcomes
Nature is the most valuable teacher.
Nature-Based Therapy (NBT) is a widely accepted, clinical model for assisting with stress-related mental illness such as anxiety, depression, suicidality, and trauma. Core Calm® emphasizes awareness and non-judgmental presence as intrinsic elements mirroring the natural world. It’s unique design was supported by a team of health specialists, crisis responders, traditional healers and wilderness experts. Treatment is proven to have greater success in sustaining a more positive state of mental health and personal empowerment.
CORE CALM®TREATMENT FOUNDATION
Sensory Experience
Relaxing and diverse sensory stimulations of a natural environment are ideal for working with body awareness and mindful presence.
Outdoor Skills
A solution for over stimulation of modern life and screens. Attention is placed firmly in the present to remain in physical engagement with the world while solving for natural consequences.
Positive Introspection
Creating a bridge of parallels between the processes in nature and life’s experiences. Stories and symbolism evoke acceptance, organic thought, personal insight and the development of intuition.
Nature-Based Mental Health is Rooted in Relationships
Clients are more regulated as mind and body become connected. Social-emotional & awareness skills mirrored in nature are developed to manage stress before trauma response occurs.
NATURE-BASED THERAPY TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUAL PRACTICIONERS AND INSTITUTIONS
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Basic integration of nature-based interventions for emotional health and wellness.
Foundational concepts of mindful awareness, acceptance and non-judgement to increase resilience.
Practices in traditional outdoor skills and sensory integration to increase distress tolerance.
Decolonizing the practice of Nature-Based Therapy and understanding relationship to the land.
“The therapeutic modalities and team building practices in nature I feel are very beneficial. Highly recommend.”
Unplug Your Practice.
EVERYONE BENEFITS WITH CORE CALM®
•Leadership create a clinical environment that encourages balance, resiliency and empowerment.
•Clinical Staff are seeing and experiencing the wider reaching benefits of integrating nature into mental health and professional practice.
•Patients’ core mindset transformed from feeling stress-driven and problem-focused to deeply connected and emotionally regulated.
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