Addressing health inequalities through nature connectedness and psychotherapeutic counselling
NatureWorks
Drawing on principles of Forest School, Ecotherapy, Mindfulness, and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture, Air Time delivers nature-based programmes and sessions to foster a deeper connection to nature.
It's not rocket science, but it is science
The National Academy For Social Prescribing’s 2022 Evidence Briefing confirms that time spent in nature is linked to a range of positive mental and physical health outcomes including:
- Reduced blood pressure, reduced stress levels and associated symptoms, lower levels of cardiovascular and respiratory problems, and reduced risk of diabetes, obesity, and COVID.
- Increased wellbeing, including subjective wellbeing, reduced social isolation, increased happiness, and resilience.
What is NatureWorks?
Being connected to nature improves our wellbeing. Drawing on principles of Ecotherapy, the Six Ways to Wellbeing, Forest School, and Social & Therapeutic Horticulture, NatureWorks is a programme of seasonal activities that include:
- food growing
- wildlife conservation
- nature arts and crafts
- bushcraft skills
- heritage skills
- mindfulness/relaxation
- getting active in nature
- nature journaling
Who is NatureWorks for?
Anyone who wants to:
- feel happier
- feel more confident
- meet new people
- improve wellbeing
- be creative
- get outside
- learn new things
- conserve nature
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AIR TIME FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING CIC
Company No. 15638470
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