This article was written by Kit Kline, Founder of Nature Based Therapy, in collaboration with Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA). I have fond memories of growing up in Canada and these memories are connected to my early childhood experiences of engaging with the natural world. It was a time when I would experience the awe of the natural world and see myself as part of this magical and mystical force on Earth. Early childhood experiences in nature can be formative My early childhood memories include feeling a cold snowflake land on my…
Year: 2024
Finding Time To Build Relationship With Nature
One of the most common statements I hear when I ask people whether they have a relationship and connection with nature is that they either they don’t have enough time or they don’t have access to a natural environment to go to. Nature is in us and all around us. We are nature and we are part of the ecosystem from which nature functions. It is important to bring nature connection into practice in small steps and to build on the awareness of where nature is in our everyday lives. …
Finding Authenticity Through Nature Connection
We are approaching the end of summer, and a new season will begin. I really appreciate the transitions in between the seasons, as it allows me to reflect on my own personal growth and how it relates to the processes that nature shows us. Summer for me is a time of nourishment, time spent outdoors soaking up the sun and becoming aware of the bright colours of the blue sky, colourful flowers and the feelings of coolness and respite from the approaching breeze on summer nights. I enjoy having my…
