A theoretical course illustrated with clinical examples. This course is composed of videos of 5 to 15 minutes each. The PowerPoint of the course to download.
Nature based intervention for reducing anxiety
Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Psychologist
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Overview
Anxiety is a widespread mental health issue that often leaves individuals overwhelmed and disconnected from the present. While traditional therapy approaches can be effective, incorporating nature-based practices offers a powerful way to calm the anxious brain and enhance emotional regulation. This workshop addresses these issues and presents how clinicians can use nature as a therapeutic tool to reduce anxiety and promote healing.
Participants will discover how the natural environment influences the brain’s neural pathways to reduce stress and increase mindfulness. Dr. Schreiber-Pan will also review evidence-based research on nature’s calming effects on the nervous system, including its ability to lower cortisol levels and slow heart rates. Clinicians will also learn practical strategies such as "forest bathing," mindful walking, and sensory grounding exercises that can be applied in therapeutic sessions as well as between sessions, both indoors and outdoors.
Designed for mental health professionals looking to expand their anxiety treatment toolbox, this workshop provides insights into how nature can support healing and mental well-being. Whether in a traditional therapy setting or leading nature-based interventions, clinicians will gain techniques to help clients and patients reconnect with their bodies, slow down, and find calm amidst life’s stressors.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have practical, nature-informed tools to help clients reduce anxiety, build resilience, and create a holistic path to emotional well-being.
Accreditation
About the expert
Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan is the founder of Chesapeake Mental Health in Maryland and the executive director of the Center for Nature-Informed Therapy. Dr. Schreiber-Pan, a licensed professional counselor with a doctorate in counseling psychology, is internationally recognized for her expertise in nature-based mental health, resilience promotion, and addressing anxiety and stress disorders. She began her professional career in hospice, specializing in death, dying, and bereavement counseling. She currently collaborates with multiple universities on research projects exploring the effectiveness of eco-centered therapies.
Learning objectives
- Understand the relationship between anxiety and the brain’s stress response, and how nature can influence emotional regulation
- Understand the neurological and physiological benefits of nature-based interventions for reducing anxiety
- Implement nature-informed techniques, such as mindful walking and sensory grounding, in therapeutic sessions to help clients manage anxiety
- Implement practical strategies for integrating nature-based practices into both traditional therapy settings and outdoor environments
Learning material
Syllabus
- PowerPoint
- 1. Introduction
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Understanding Mental Health and Nature’s Role
- 2. Land Orientation & Acknowledgment
- 3. The State of Mental Health in the U.S
- 4. Why Integrate Nature
- 5. What does Nature Informed Therapy (NIT) look like
- 6. The Anxiety Experience
- 7. What is Happening
- 8. Neuroplasticity
- 9. Why Is Anxiety on the Rise
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Reconnecting with Nature to Address Anxiety
- 10. The Consequences of Eco Separation
- 11. The Domestication Process and Human Rewilding
- 12. Distress Tolerance and Anxiety
- 13. Two Forces Working Together
- 14. Attention Restoration Theory (ART)
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Therapy tools
- 15. Positive Neuroplasticity
- 16. The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
- 17. Negativity Bias & Gratitude Practice
- 18. The Effects of Awe
- 19. Sit Spot Practice
- 20. Conclusion
- 21. Bibliography
CE Credits
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Audience
This course is intended for mental health professionals.
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