Nature Connection Workshops
Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul. ―John Muir
Research shows that when we immerse ourselves in nature, our mood improves, our stress and anxiety decrease, the area of the brain associated with depression becomes less active, and we become more attentive and creative. In short, we feel better. When we gather with others to share our stories, we gain insights, make meaningful connections, and we find lost aspects of our selves reflected back to us. Come join us as we plant our feet on this earth and let nature do the work.
Spring Gathering for Women:* a Time of Transformation and New Beginnings
Beginnings do not spring out of nowhere. Beginnings occur after an ending, a falling away. We see this through the seasons. Right now, life is pushing up after the death and decay of autumn and the displacement and dormancy of a cold and dark winter. Many of us long for the days of warmer weather and the promise of summer, but first let’s pause with the opportunity of spring.
As we tilt out of the darkness of winter and into the light of summer, spring stands in between as a time of transformation. A time for creativity and conscious intentions. What do you want to grow into? What do you want to say goodbye to? What needs to be renewed or remembered?
Join us as we come together to bring these questions to ourselves and to the natural world. We will spend time in circle, discussing the spring season and sharing our intentions or questions. We will have solo time on the land, without expectations or agendas, communing with nature and listening for her offerings. We will bring our stories back to circle to share with each other and reflect on the gathered wisdom.
Friday, May 16th from 10am - 2pm at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation in Pound Ridge, NY.
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Friday, June 6th from 10am - 1:30pm at Inwood Hill Park in Inwood, NYC.
Participant cost for each group: $90 - $210. Each group will be limited to less than 10 participants. The cost of this program is based on a sliding scale to honor the availability of financial resources among us. The request is that you pay what you feel is appropriate for your circumstances. If the low end of the sliding scale is still too much, please contact Amy. If the high end of the range is not enough, please pay more to support others.
*Whether you identify as she or they, this gathering is inclusive of cis, trans, nonbinary, queer women equally. If you feel pulled to be here, you belong here.
While Amy Bernstein is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of NY, she will not be providing psychotherapy services or mental health treatment during this circle. This workshop is designed to be a source of self care and connection. This is not a substitute for clinical mental health treatment or psychotherapy.