Therapeutic Nature Experience for People with Chronic Mental Health Issues

ALL AGES

A free/donation based experience to support people who struggle with chronic mental health challenges.

By Elevate Mental Health Supports

Date and time

Saturday, April 5 · 1 - 2:30pm MDT. Doors at 12:50pm

Location

Buckingham Park

2500 Lefthand Canyon Dr Boulder, CO 80302

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Therapeutic Nature Experience for People with Chronic Mental Health Struggles

Join us for a restorative experience at Buckingham Park! This event is designed specifically for individuals navigating chronic mental health challenges. This session will be focused on Phenology as a Mindfulness Practice. This experience encourages gentle reflection, sensory awarenesss, and a renewed appreciation for nature's rhythms.

What To Bring

Please bring a small notebook and pen, this is essential for our Phenology practice!
Appropriate shoes, water, and anything else you feel you might need to stay safe and comfortable in nature.
It is recommended to download the Inaturalist app on your phone. This is not mandatory for participation, but could come in handy!

Frequently asked questions

Who is Facilitating and Why?

Leonora Otto, founder of Elevate Mental Health Supports, will be facilitating this experience. She has worked in mental health for the last 10 years, and has extensive training and experience in facilitating Nature Therapy groups. Leonora's goal is to help others improve their mental health.

Is this a hike?

No, it is not! This is a structured experience based on the theories of Nature Based Therapeutics.

Do I need to be at a particular fitness level to participate?

No, you do not! This experience is focused on engaging with nature rather than physical activity. The only physical activity required will be walking around the Park area; this will be very low intensity.

What can I expect?

You can expect a structured experience that will include time for sharing about yourself, connecting with other group members, learning a bit about the theory of Nature-Based Therapeutics, and, of course, time to connect deeply with nature!

Where should I meet the group when I arrive?

Please meet Leonora at the edge of the Buckingham Park Parking lot, near the wooden fence. This is is the side of the lot that has the trailhead and bathroom building. Leonora will be holding a blue folder.

Organized by

Elevate Mental Health Supports

Elevate Mental Health Supports is a mental health program that offers Mental Health Consulting, Rehabilitative Case Management, Independent Living Skills Training, Therapeutic Coaching, and Mental Health Support Groups for people 12 years and older struggling with severe mental health issues, particularly Axis I diagnoses.

Free