Title: Ecotherapy: Types, Benefits, and DIY Tips
Headings: Ecotherapy and the Healing Power of Nature
Ecotherapy and the Healing Power of Nature
What are the different types?
What are the benefits?
More opportunities for social connection
Motivation to exercise
Increased mindfulness
What does the research say?
Techniques to try on your own
Start an informal trash pickup
Get digging
Explore nature’s darker side (literally)
Spend a day among trees
Take your regular activities outside
Don’t hesitate to reach out for extra support
The bottom line

Content: Forest bathing. Slightly more than a walk in the park, this practice encourages the mindful use of your five senses as you ramble through forests or similarly tree-heavy settings. Animal-assisted therapy. Petting, playing, or working with animals like horses, dogs, and birds outdoors can offer another way to manage stress. Outdoor meditation and yoga. Yoga and meditation offer well-established benefits, but they might prove even more rewarding outside. Many ecotherapy practices also prioritize building a two-way relationship with nature by giving something back to the area, whether that’s collecting trash or planting treas. This may also help with issues related to eco-anxiety, or anxiety related to concerns such as environmental damage and degradation, global warming, or natural disasters. Even small efforts to reduce your carbon footprint, such as recycling, composting, and limiting driving can benefit you and the planet. What are the benefits?