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Running dates
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Age range
15-25
Next Session Dates
Bridge to Nature will be starting 22nd March 2022
Nature Works engages young people in a range of nature-based therapeutic practices and offers opportunities to take action to protect our planet – and feel hopeful for its future.
People of all ages say they get a great deal out of being outdoors. Spending time in beautiful, tranquil places is in itself very calming and stress-reducing. Alongside this, trying new things, gaining new skills and learning ways to relax in the outdoors can be hugely uplifting and provide an invaluable opportunity to improve our confidence, self esteem and resilience.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic, many people have been able to experience the therapeutic power of being outdoors. We are interacting with nature in every moment, from the air we breathe, to the food we eat. Nature is always supporting us, providing us with clean air, inspiring us with its beauty, encouraging us to connect with the landscape. At Nature Works, we want to offer young people a multitude of different ways to connect with nature.
Drop ins
Nature Works in the City
In this group we bring nature indoors and find out how to connect with nature in the city. Some of the things you might do include indoor gardening, crafting, making foraged snacks, arty stuff and games. It’s also a space to chat about whatever you feel like and get to know other young people. Ages: 15-25
⏰ Mondays 4:30pm-6:30pm
📍 1-2 Perry Road, BS1 5BQ
Any questions? Contact either Olivia or Elsie: olivia@otrbristol.org.uk & elsie@otrbristol.org.uk or sign up at the pink button. This will be running until April 2022.
1:1 Therapy
Nature Works Therapy – Spending time in beautiful, tranquil places is in itself calming and stress-reducing and gives us more energy. Some young people find it helpful to be able to process their feelings while walking or sitting alongside a therapist in nature and talking. Nature Works offers therapy for young people aged between 11-18 who may be struggling with their mental health, and want to foster a connection to nature. We work with nature to support the therapy process. You will be signed up to a therapist who works outdoors, with the aim of meeting with them regularly over a period of 6-8 weeks.
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Read more from one of our therapists about why working in nature is great
