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

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
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
David Kerr Nature Trail
Bowie, Maryland
Topic:
Toxic Relationships: Plants & Animals
Summer

Saturday, June 14th
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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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…

Sit spot practices/Mindfulness
Age-appropriate identity development
Neuroplasticity and nature
Values identification
Radical Acceptance
Reciprocity/Leave No Trace
Distress Tolerance
Interpersonal Effectiveness

How to self-advocate

Eco-anxiety
Climate Anxiety
Ecological Grief
Disenfranchised Grief
Communication of needs
Self-care
Nature vs. Nurture
Current events

I'm Interested in Nature-Informed Sessions and Events.

Locations for Nature-Informed Sessions &
Networking in Nature Meet-ups

Allen Pond Park
in Bowie (Prince George’s County)
David Kerr Nature Trail
in Bowie (Prince George’s County)
Michael Stanley Children’s Garden
in Pasadena (Anne Arundel County)
Quiet Waters Park
in Annapolis (Anne Arundel County)
Sandy Point State Park
in Annapolis (Anne Arundel County)
Beverly Triton Nature Park
in Edgewater (Anne Arundel County)
Patapsco State Park
in Halethrope (Howard County)
Little Bennett Regional Park the Hyattstown Mill Area in Clarksburg (Montgomery County)
Millenium Trail in Rockville (Montgomery County)

What’s a Networking in Nature Meet-up?

Nature-Informed Events 2024

Winter

Sunday, February, 4th
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
Patapsco State Park, Avalon Area
Halethorpe, Maryland
Re-Connect with Mother Nature Series
Topic: Helping ourselves by helping nature
Thank you to my participants!
Spring

Monday, March 25th
Maryland Day
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
David Kerr Nature Trail
Bowie, Maryland
Re-Connect with Mother Nature Series
Topic: Toxic vs. Non-toxic, Plants vs. People Edition
Thank you to my participants!
Summer

Wednesday, June 19th
Juneteenth
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
Sandy Point State Park
Annapolis, Maryland
Re-Connect with Mother Nature Series
Topic: Helping ourselves by helping nature
Thank you to my participants!
Fall

Monday, October 14th
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
FREE Event
10:00am-12noon
Little Bennett
Regional Park, Hyattstown Mill Area
Clarksburg, Maryland
Re-Connect with Mother Nature Series
Topic: The Wisdom of Trees
Thank you to my participants!