One of our founding family members, Dan Silver, will be leading the sessions. Dan is a mental health clinician with twenty-eight years of experience. He is currently training to become a certified Forest Therapy Guide with The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy. His expertise in mental health adds valuable insights to the forest therapy experience.

Research has shown that spending time in nature offers numerous health benefits. These include improving physical health, lowering blood pressure, strengthening the immune system, reducing pain, improving sleep, reducing depression and anxiety, decreasing stress, reducing feelings of anger and aggression, and improving concentration and memory function. The forest therapy walk provides an opportunity to tap into these natural health benefits.

While there are similarities to mindfulness practice, a forest therapy walk emphasizes a slow, mindful way of being in nature. The use of silence during the walk enhances observations and helps quiet the mind from the overstimulation of modern society.

Yes, the forest guide will carry a cell phone that is turned on during the walk in case of emergencies. Your safety and well-being are of utmost importance.

No, the forest therapy walk is not group therapy. It is a guided experience in nature where participants are invited to slow down, connect with their senses, and interact with the natural environment. The group will have opportunities to share insights and learn from each other, but it is not a traditional therapy session.