Nature and Outdoor Programs - Bridge Counseling and Wellness

Shinrin Yoku ( Forest Therapy)

Community and donation based forest bathing offerings in the Louisville, KY area.

Upcoming dates:

August 15th (Thursday) and August 18th (Sunday) – Location – Caperton Swamp

September 15th (Sunday) and September 17th (Tuesday) – Location – Caperton Swamp

October 17th (Thursday) and October 20th (Sunday) – Jefferson Memorial Forest – Horine Section.

During a forest bathing session you will be guided on a leisurely walk on gentle paths under the forest canopy with guided activities to help you open your senses, hone your intuition and experience the forest as you never have before. We draw upon mindfulness meditation practices and techniques of deep nature connection. You can register by clicking below.

Mindfulness Based Ecotherapy Group

Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy (MBE) is a blending of Mindfulness and Ecopsychology. MBE uses nature to facilitate mindful awareness. MBE is used as a framework for helping individuals and families to find deeper connections in their own lives, and to give more meaning and enjoyment to the activities of daily living.

Session Dates:

6/27, 7/25, 8/22 – CANCELLED, 9/19, 10/24, 11/21

Thursdays – 5:30-7:30

Each session will dive into a MBE skill and practice which include:

Mindful Awareness, Radical Acceptance, Wise Mind and Wise Body, Letting Go, Living in the Now, Centering, Connecting, Nature as Metaphor, Nature as Teacher, Nature as Healer and Living in True Self.