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Woodland Wellbeing

The Woodland Wellbeing:

An immersive eco-therapeutic experiences in natural woodland  settings, designed to promote connection, renewal, resilience and action.  

Participants can choose their own pathway including one or more of the activities listed:

  • Therapeutic Horticulture
  • Yoga. & Mindfulness 
  • Forest Bathing
  • Woodland Crafts
  • Volunteering

 

If you are a GP, mental/physical health practitioner, support worker or social prescriber you can refer to the programme. For more information  get in touch.

 

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Horticultural / Woodland Volunteering

Learn how to support the woodland/garden management team with garden maintenance, coppicing, weeding out invasive plants and clearing paths.

Therapeutic Horticulture

Learn how to grow organic vegetables using the No-Dig technique and the benefits of eating a healthy balanced diet.

Yoga for Wellbeing

Develop a personal toolkit of Yoga practices that support mental health and wellness. Support will be given to make healthy lifestyle changes and develop a daily Yoga practice.

Mindful Movement

Learn a series of mindful movements based on Tai Chi and Yoga movements to reduce stress and tension and gain the serenity needed to return to a state of wellness.

Sustainable eco crafts

Learn a sustainable eco craft in a calm and peaceful woodland environment. Crafts include, green woodworking, natural mandala making, willow weaving, nature looms and flower pressing.

Training Workshops

• 1-day Introduction to nature-based practice for deep relaxation and healing– 1-day workshop (multiple dates)
• 1-day Introduction to Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (multiple dates)
• Specialised courses for therapists, students and practitioners available on request.

Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or substance use problem, there are several resources available to find out more information or get connected with help.

  • Survivors UK (02035 983898)
    Male survivors of rape and sexual assault, Any age, Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm
    POC and LGBT+ Support
  • LGBTQ+ (0161 228 3308)
    Young people homelessness, abusive homes, (closest offices are Manchester). Age 16-25
  • BAATN
    Black, Asian and African Mental Health Support, Any age