Ecotherapy
Now’s a Great Time to Become a Backyard Naturalist — Here’s How
Connecting with nearby nature can give people a much-needed boost — and help save wildlife, too.
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Ecopsychology: How Immersion in Nature Benefits Your Health
A growing body of research points to the beneficial effects that exposure to the natural world has on health, reducing stress and promoting healing. Now, policymakers, employers, and healthcare providers are increasingly considering the human need for nature in how they plan and operate.
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The Work That Reconnects: A Tribute
In this hour-long tribute to “The Work the Reconnects,” Pat van Boeckel explores the stories of activists who have used Joanna Macy’s writings to enhance and support their service and their lives.
Read MoreTwo Hours a Week in Nature Can Boost Your Health and Well-Being, Research Finds
New research has given credence to the age-old wisdom that spending time outside is good for you. A study recently published in Nature’s Scientific Reports journal found that people who spend at least 120 minutes in nature per week have higher odds of reporting better health and psychological well-being.
Read More Joanna Macy – The Hidden Promise of Our Dark Age | Bioneers
One of the great activists and spiritual teachers of our era, Joanna Macy, brings a hopeful message: If we can free ourselves from the delusions and dependencies bred by the “industrial growth society,” something wonderful can happen. If we manage to steer clear of panic, we may well find, at last, the wild power of our creativity and solidarity.
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