Category: Nature therapy
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Walking in Wet Weather — Lessons from the Rain
Here on the Sunshine Coast, when the rain comes, it brings its own kind of magic — especially when experienced in nature. At our nature-based counselling practice, we often embrace the elements as they are, whether it’s the warmth of the sun or the steady rhythm of rain. Walking in…
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An Overnight Hike, Deep Conversations—and a Few Too Many Leeches
So Much Rain It’s been raining. A lot. If you’re in southeast Queensland, you probably know exactly what I mean—we’re all getting a bit over it, to be honest. But despite the soggy conditions, I recently went on an overnight hike that turned out to be as memorable for the…
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Letting Go of Expectations
What do we mean by expectations? In our daily life it’s easy to become entangled in expectations about ourselves, our future and about others in our life. They can shape how we think, feel, and behave, often without us even noticing. For example, we might expect certain things of ourselves…
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A Lesson in Mindfulness
On a recent walk, I had the opportunity to fully immerse myself in the beauty of the outdoors. As I descended the muddy track into the mossy bush, I felt the humid air all around me, but the promise of waterfalls and wildlife made the heat bearable. Little did I…
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Embracing the Journey: A Trail Run Without a Watch
I like to run on the trails in some of the national parks in my area and have always found them challenging, but also a chance for connection with others doing the same. I have entered and ran a few long-distance events and enjoy the sense of achievement, but I…
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