Nature Therapy

PRESS RELEASE | TFBI & Forestry England partnership launch

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The Forest Bathing Institute announces launch of Forest Bathing+ nature-based wellness sessions in partnership with Forestry England TFBI are delighted to announce its selection as Forestry England’s preferred forest bathing supplier. The initial agreement covers the south of England. These exciting new events launch on June 11th 2022 at Alice Holt Forest, Farnham, sessions are also […]

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Université de Paris and Kings College London presentation

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We are thrilled to announce we have received an invitation to present our work at the “Valuing Nature” symposium held at Kings College London in June. The seminar is an element of a cross-disciplinary project that will connect expertise between the Université de Paris and Kings College London. Valuing Nature theme “How has the natural

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Mental health charities and university research

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Above photo, the team from Catalyst mental health charity. Mental health charities and university research We are delighted to announce that we have launched government-funded sessions for two mental health charities in March 2022. We are thrilled to be working with Mind and Catalyst to assist the people in their care. Both organisations provide priceless

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PRESS RELEASE | WORLD RENOWNED FOREST MEDICINE EXPERT APPOINTED AS SCIENTIFIC ADVISER TO THE FOREST BATHING INSTITUTE

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The Forest Bathing Institute is delighted to announce that world renowned forest medicine expert, and one of the founding figures behind the science of Shinrin-Yoku or Forest Bathing, Professor Qing Li has been appointed as its Scientific Adviser. An initial UK based project focussing on specific clinical research will be conducted with his oversight during

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PRESS RELEASE | FOUNTAIN CENTRE GUILDFORD STAFF EXPERIENCE FOREST BATHING+ NATURE THERAPY

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The Forest Bathing Institute (TFBI) were delighted to host members of the team from The Fountain Centre in Guildford to a Forest Bathing+ nature therapy session in the beautiful ancient forest at Newlands Corner. Founded in 1998, the Fountain Centre is a local independent charity based in St Luke’s Cancer Centre, in the Royal Surrey

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Love of birds may have sparked Valentines Day

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Did you know that St. Valentines day may actually have started from bird watching? Most of us have heard the term ‘lovebirds’, and it may be that St Valentine’s day began with birds too. `Medieval French birdwatchers noticed that birds began to choose their mates in mid-February, and decided to give this an exact date:

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Let nature keep you company on your urban walks

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Photo credit: Unsplash We often forget to notice nature all around us, and this is especially true in our urban environments. Many species have adapted so well to the urban environment that they are easily overlooked. There’s more to see, and more ways to connect with nature in our urban streets than we might think.

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Nature Connection & re-wilding yourself in all weathers

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Why not make getting out in all weathers your next adventure? Whilst we love being in woodland and forests, we realise that during autumn and winter, especially when we are in another lockdown, it’s not always possible. However, getting outside and connecting with nature, in whatever way you can, has been proven to help mental

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Appreciating the amazing hidden support networks of trees and their place in combatting climate change

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Some of us may not be able to access woodland for a little while, so when Earth Day focused on climate change for it’s 50th anniversary, it seemed a good opportunity to appreciate the trees around us, their communities, their role in combating climate change, and our role in supporting them. We plan to talk

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Tree Hugging: Were the Hippies on to something?

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The Icelandic Forestry Commission raised some eyebrows back in April with recommendations to hug trees to help with feelings of loneliness and aid general wellbeing during Coronavirus social distancing restrictions . Of course, they put some work in to make sure there were well managed routes throughout large areas of publicly available woodland to make

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