Nature-Informed Therapy, Events
& Workshops

“Spending time in nature can help us better understand ourselves.”—Marie, Owner of Genuine Connections Psychotherapy

A Nature-Informed perspective honors the relationship between Mother-Nature and Human-Nature in areas such as:

communication
instincts
cycles of life and death, lifespan
problem solving
trauma responses
defensive and protective responses & instincts
developmental milestones and more

Nature-Informed Events 2025

Winter

❄️ Thank you, participants! ❄️
Saturday, January, 18th
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
Patapsco State Park, Avalon Area
Halethorpe, Maryland
Topic:
Slowing Down: The Benefits of Hibernation for Humans
Spring

Saturday, April 12th
🌿 Thank you, participants🌿
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
David Kerr Nature Trail
Bowie, Maryland
Topic:
Toxic Relationships: Plants & Animals
Summer

Saturday, June 21st
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
Sandy Point State Park
Annapolis, Maryland
Topic:
Reciprocity: Past, Present & Future
Fall

Saturday, October 11th
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
Patapsco State Park
Halethorpe, Maryland
Topic:
Abscission &
The Wisdom of Trees

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Save & share or print & post
either (or BOTH) of my
“2025 Nature Event” flyer(s).

Check my “Calendar & Events” page for event specific information as it becomes available.

Why Outside?

Fun fact: Until about 200 years ago (when the industrial revolution was in full swing), most aspects of the human experience were largely dictated by nature. We worked from sun-up until sun-down because sources of light were otherwise limited. No light, no work. Things we created (by hand) were made to last a long time, because resources and skills were limited. We took care of what we had. Our diets were restricted to what was in season, what we preserved or what we could hunt, gather or trade. Our modern society has many perks, but with it have come many downsides. I don’t have to list them…you already know. Being in nature can help us reconnect with our bodies, minds and hearts in ways being in other places simply cannot.

Learn more at The Center for Nature Informed Therapy

What are we doing?

A Nature-Informed orientation allows for the integration of several therapeutic models and techniques while keeping our original Mother front and center.

Techniques specific to nature-informed therapy are blended with other evidence-based interventions (see my Experience & Training) and integrated as appropriate.

Both nature informed psychotherapy and nature workshops use metaphors to emphasize similarities between the natural world and the human experience.

Topics, themes and interventions vary based on the needs of the group/session but may include…