Nature as Therapy

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Comment by Ali Baylor on October 11, 2012 at 1:26pm

I just started doing  special needs kids ecotherapy sessions at  our farm, Golden Rainbow Ranch (http://www.goldenrainbowranch.org)  We just had our first one last Sunday- 2 Down's Syndrome kids, one with Dyspraxia, one with autism, 1 with Aspergers.  It went GREAT- we just spent time learning about and petting all the animals, like a bunny, a chick, the therapy poodles, and the alpaca and goats.  One of the moms commented that her son was much calmer all that evening and the whole next day.

Comment by Margie on October 11, 2012 at 10:59am

The nature effect is real:  http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/docs-talk/2011/11/your-brain-on-na...

Comment by Margie on August 8, 2012 at 9:44am

Nature as inspiration:  nature guides can help self-esteem and much more.  http://www.yourtruenature.com/library/images/Teacher%20Curriculum/K...

Comment by Margie on July 19, 2012 at 4:04pm

For ADHD:  http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110915113749.htm#.TnPt...

Comment by Yeshi on July 3, 2012 at 9:11pm

Hi, I have recently joined the board of Wilderness Treatment Australia Foundation as Outdoor Director and look forward to hearing more from other practitioners of Wilderness Therapy. www.wildernesstreatment.org.au  

Comment by Margie on June 12, 2012 at 8:38am

Recently did some wildlife education for kids with autism, Asperger's, ADHD, and other related disorders.  By showing them how they were connected to wildlife and to nature in general, I hoped to give them a sense of self-esteem and belonging.  Then I asked their favorite animals, to affirm their individuality.  I made sure to get every child to participate and feel they had something to contribute.  Tips for teaching:  patience & compassion.

Comment by Amy Butler on April 8, 2012 at 6:44pm

Just thought I would share my latest blog post with this group.Please read it and share with others!

http://northbranchnaturecenter.blogspot.com/2012/04/one-teacher-one...

Comment by Suz Lipman on March 6, 2012 at 10:08am

Hi All --

An exciting new study has been featured in Scientific American magazine:

Hospital Gardens Turn out to Have Medical Benefits

Read about it here:

http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/nature_that_nurtures/

Cheers!

Comment by Suz Lipman on January 26, 2012 at 11:25am

Hi Everyone,

Here's a story you might be interested in:

Minnesota's Washburn Center for Children is consulting with C&NN's Richard Louv on the relation between nature and children's health, in the design process of creating a new treatment center:

http://www.childrenandnature.org/news/detail/a_healing_place_for_ch...

Comment by Marcie Morgan on December 20, 2011 at 1:28pm

Hi there,

My passion is working with children in an outdoor setting.  It truely is amazing the difference that I see in some of these kids.  Shy ones suddenly light up and participate, children troubled by a diagnosis of ADHD find direction and everyone loves being together to learn from their surroundings.  I am Vice President of Frosty Pines Wilderness Education Program in Bayfield, Co.  I am looking to partner with Therapists, Psycologists, Pediatricians and anyone who works with children and agrees that nature does hold the key to unlocking the potential for children to once again be inspired to learn, connect and embrace our world together.

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