WILDERNESS THERAPY SESSIONS
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Therapeutic programmes and sessions to enhance mental health and well being and boost personal development.
A mix of outdoor activities and skill learning to empower individuals to take control of their own health and well being through the power of the great outdoors.
We put up shelters and build fires to keep us warm and dry whilst we're outside
We build community and confidence
We support each other and learn new skills
What Is Wilderness Therapy?
Wilderness therapy is a form of adventure therapy that involves outdoor activities for people who are dealing with emotional and behavioural issues. Wilderness therapy usually takes place in a natural setting, such as a woodland, beach or meadow. It can also take place in a city park, if there ae enough wild spaces available. Wilderness therapy is used as a tool to help to promote personal growth, self-reflection and emotional healing, gently encouraging participants to step out of their comfort zone, confront challenges and work together as a group to overcome obstacles.
- Activities can include, but are not limited to
Foraging for wild food and medicine
Wild craft
Nature craft
Bushcraft (such as lighting fires, putting up shelters, cooking over a fire)
Group therapy
Mindfulness
Forest bathing
Wild swimming
We facilitate activities and discussions that aim to empower participants to develop self-awareness, build confidence, improve communication skills and effective management of personal emotions.
The immersive and challenging nature of Wilderness Therapy can be a powerful and unique therapeutic experience.
How Can Wilderness Therapeutic Experiences Help You?
The physical and mental health benefits of spending time in natural wild settings are well documented, with an increasing body of scientific evidence. Simply visiting a natural area and walking in a relaxed way can have many restorative benefits. They include:
Improved sleep
Reduced blood pressure
Reduced stress
Improved mood
Improved cognitive function
Faster recovery from surgery or illness
Higher energy levels
Boosted immune functioning, with an increase in the count of the body’s Natural Killer (NK) cells
Making this part of our regular practice has longer term benefits including:
Deeper and clearer intuition
Increased flow of energy
Higher capacity to communicate with the land and it’s species
Increasing feelings of wholeness and life force
Strengthening of friendships
Overall expanded feelings of happiness
Wilderness therapy draws upon the many scientifically proven benefits that the natural environment has to offer to deliver effective therapeutic outcomes for participants. All activities offer participants the opportunity to build self-esteem and confidence as well as time for reflection and recovery.
Wilderness Therapeutic programme
An 8 to 12 week programme of 3 hourly sessions, tailored to the needs of each group member. Group sizes are a maximum of 8 people, sometimes smaller to enable a deeper and more meaningful therapeutic experience. This is an evidence based programme with participants completing a mental health and wellbeing questionnaire before, mid way and on completion of the programme in order to assess the impact the programme has had on individuals, and the group as a whole. Programmes are run outdoors throughout the year. All participants are assessed individually, for suitability to join the programme. If you think you would benefit from joining us, or would like further information, please get in touch.