Stories

Why are nature retreats so powerful for your mental health? Because they offer what everyday life often can’t: a pause. A place to breathe. A moment to truly belong. An opportunity to transform your life. Last week, I took a workshop on hosting retreats. I was reminded of something that stopped me in my tracks: "The price of staying stuck is higher than the cost of the retreat." It hit something deep in me. It made me reflect on my own healing journey. And I'm sharing that st

Having Honest Conversations about Settler Colonialism, Healing, and the Wellness Industry I am a settler: What is Settler Colonialism?...

There is an illusion that there are separate worlds: the Deaf and Hearing Worlds, the Civilized and Natural Worlds. While technology...

Co-authored by Summer Crider, Hayley Broadway, and Jessica Ennis, with participation of DeafBlind co-navigators Kim Powers, Riss Leitzke,...

Deaf people face unique challenges with getting full access to communication in their native language, and thus, have fewer opportunities to get the full benefit of Nature and Forest Therapy. At ANFT, (which stands for Association of Nature and Forest Therapy ) we believe that the practice of Nature and Forest Therapy is for everyone, and inclusion is essential. We are excited to announce that with the support of ANFT, we are offering a special cohort for Deaf, DeafBlind, De

Sharing a message from Basil Braveheart, Lakota Spiritual leader, that "we all are connected"

Ever since I was small, I could remember loving animals and caring for their well-being. My parents had a huge role of teaching folks...