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SUMMARY:The Nature Connection: Collaborating to bring ecotherapy to your community
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Earth Day on April 22\, join Mental Health America for this interactive webinar focused on exploring ecotherapy. This session will discuss a brief history of ecotherapy\, summarize research on the physical and mental health impacts of nature exposure\, look at different types of ecotherapy activities\, and address why ecotherapy is vital for addressing climate grief and anxiety. \nJoin us for this free\, 60-minute webinar where we will: \n\nDescribe ecotherapy\, its history\, and potential activities.\nExplore the benefits of cross-disciplinary collaboration to support mental health and well-being.\nLearn about potential tools and programs to replicate ecotherapy or place-based supports for well-being in your own communities.\n\nWhen joining this session – please have a writing utensil and piece of paper on hand to participate in the interactive activity. \nClick Here to Register\nMeet The Speaker\nMarissa Byers (she/her) is passionate about connecting people with the natural environment to improve mental health and well-being and inspire climate action. She graduated from Butler University with an environmental studies degree in 2018. Byers was a 2021-2022 MHA Young Mental Health Leaders Council member. Her current collaborative work aims to help college students work with the natural resources around them and get outside to connect with themselves\, others\, and their environments. Learn more at ecotherapyforall.com.
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