ROOT & REST: A Mindfulness-in-Nature Series

**This is an all-weather program. Please come prepared to be outdoors. In the event of serious inclement weather, the group will move indoors at the Nature Center. Activities are designed to be accessible for a wide range of abilities. Please reach out to Annie at [email protected] or 484-474-0836 with any accessibility needs, requests or questions.**
Join us for a mindfulness-based nature connection group held in the heart of Abington at the beautiful Briar Bush Nature Center. Guided by Annie, a Licensed Associate Professional Counselor specializing in experiential, nature-based therapy, this group offers a unique opportunity to cultivate personal well-being while deepening your relationship with the natural world.
Through guided mindfulness practices, reflective group discussion, and immersive time outdoors, participants will explore themes of presence, reciprocity, and reverence for the more-than-human world. This group is designed to support individual healing and stress reduction and foster a renewed sense of connection to the land and local ecology.
🌿 A pillar of nature-based therapy is that the connection to the natural world is most impactful when it involves nearby nature. Briar Bush is a truly special place within the Abington community—its trails, woodlands, and wildlife offer a meaningful and accessible space for this work.
Why a Nature-Based Program?
Engaging with the natural world through a therapeutic lens offers a range of emotional, psychological, and physical benefits:
- Reduces stress, anxiety, and rumination
- Boosts mood and promotes emotional regulation
- Encourages mindfulness and presence through sensory awareness
- Enhances feelings of connection, belonging, and meaning
- Supports nervous system regulation and mental clarity
- Fosters ecological awareness and a sense of purpose through reciprocity
Registration for the series is encouraged, though the group is open to drop-ins.