As we closed the call, I felt utterly bereft. A wave of intense emotion swept through me, as my connection to the group was severed. Yes, I have always found goodbyes difficult, but the strength of my reaction was not something I’d anticipated. It almost knocked the breath out of me, as it whooshed up […]
Tag Archives: emotional wellbeing
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Dec
Dec
For National Tree Week earlier in December, I met with several other practitioners who, like me, work together with trees for health-boosting purposes. Ros Thompson has been a qualified Bach Flower Practitioner since 2013 and a holistic therapist since 2005 (she’s also a Reiki Master and Kinesiologist!). Since the pandemic hit, she has been working […]
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Jul
Jul
🌳 Guest blog from Lindsey, a Life and Executive Coach at www.lindseyhood.net. I have just come back from one of the most beautiful experiences I have ever had. I spent 3 wonderful hours in Itchen Valley Country Park with the amazing Sonya (and 4 other participants) for some Forest Therapy. 🌳 What is Forest Therapy? […]
20
Jun
Jun
The healing power of nature is now reliably linked to positive long-term health benefits. Evidence shows nature can ward off stress, depression and anxiety, diabetes, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cancer, heart disease…. and I could go on. And sadly, the inverse is true as well. The importance of human connection to nature cannot be […]
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May
May
Have you ever felt unhappy without understanding why? I am certain that being disconnected from the natural world and spending so much time indoors affects us in ways we are only just beginning to understand. There is a way to ease the suffering, and you can get started right now! This is part 2 of […]
15
May
May
How falling in love with nature gives your sense of wellbeing a huge boost
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Feb
Feb
This is my first ever blog post! Some years ago a psychic told me I would write professionally and the name Wood was going to be significant…..little did I know they were seeing me blogging about becoming a Forest Therapy guide! I’m Sonya, I’m a certified forest therapy guide and I run Adore Your Outdoors and […]
