These 6 week or 3 week courses are informed by the 5 Pathways to Nature Connectedness which are;

CONTACT ,BEAUTY, EMOTION, MEANING and COMPASSION

Through solo time out on the land and group reflection, people experience the joy and wonder that nature can instil. The nature based craft activities focus on the process , not just the end result.

Contact
Grounding ourselves in nature and accessing our senses to make contact with the natural world. Noticing through our senses
Beauty
Engaging with natural beauty is a way that we deepen connection and find feelings of joy, immersion and inspiration.
Emotion
Developing an emotional bond with, and love, for nature, experience shifts in mood and feelings in nature.
Compassion
Developing a compassionate approach to our self, other people and the natural world.Finding things in common with our self, in people and nature,
Meaning
Finding meaning in our connectedness to nature.How does nature highlight a sense of our meaning and purpose using metaphor

Relaxation: Nature connection can relax you, reduce stress and
enhance feelings of wellbeing
Restoration: Nature connection can restore our attention, help us feel
more whole and connected
Revitalisation: Nature Connection can help us find meaning, purpose,
aliveness and inspiration

FEEDBACK from previous Naturewell participants;

“I rarely feel a sense of belonging or existence around other people but this group environment enables me to feel more equal and a part of something”

“I don’t think i would feel heard in the way i do in this group of people” 

 “I don’t need to try  to be a certain way to try and fit in.”

” This course gave me space to slow down and permission to just be. I’d had a really challenging difficult few days, but afterwards I felt really different. It really changed me and the way I was with others, it’s fascinating”

“I felt it was OK to be me for the first time in so long without judgement” 

We would love to hear from you if you have any questions or would like a chat and more info about any of the sessions and courses we run

info@theplaceoutside.co.uk