Ecotherapy Nashville
“The human soul does not want to be advised or fixed or saved. It simply wants to be witnessed, exactly as it is”
Connect With Nature
I’m Tyler Scott and I offer grief support along with ecotherapy in the Nashville area. I hold a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Trevecca and have received ecotherapy training through the Earthbody Institute and Holos Institute.
grief after the death of someone in your life or other life changes
stress and overwhelmed feelings
a lost sense of self
a time of transition in your life
loneliness
find connection with nature
practice mindfulness
improve their emotional well being
strengthen their self esteem
explore anxiety, grief or sadness due to the
climate crisis
find a balance with technology
What Is Ecotherapy?
Linda Buzzell and Craig Chalquist describe ecotherapy as, “An umbrella term for nature based methods of physical and psychological healing that addresses the critical fact that people are intimately connected with, embedded in, and inseparable from the rest of nature.” They further state that ecotherapy refers to healing and growth nurtured by healthy interaction with the Earth. Modern life has created multiple barriers preventing humans from truly connecting with nature. Experiencing ecotherapy can help you find and strengthen your relationship with nature, which in turn can help improve your mental, emotional and physical well-being.
Ecotherapy is also more then just using nature as a resource. It’s more of developing a reciprocal connection with nature. A way to start is taking time to pause and notice your natural surroundings before starting a hike. Perhaps even asking permission from the land, “May I please walk amongst you this morning.” Upon leaving the park you could offer gratitude for your time in nature. This can help create a deeper connection on many levels of mind, body and spirit.
Helps Reduce:
stress
anxiety
depression
loneliness
Improves:
awareness of senses
attention capacity
sense of awe and wonder
gratitude
emotional awareness
sense of place
Ecotherapy Offerings
Individual Sessions
Our time together will be spent in nature (Shelby or Beaman Park) where we may hike, sit, walk, practice mindfulness or incorporate writing and nature art activities. Focus will be on taking time to slow down, take notice of our natural surroundings and find presence with nature companions.
Individual sessions are 60 minutes in duration with a rate of $105.
If you are interested please schedule a free 20 minute consultation, so I can learn more about your hopes and needs. We can talk through any questions you may have about what an ecotherapy session may look like.
Group Sessions
These will be offered twice a month in a Nashville park. Each small gathering we will come together as a group for a nature connecting activity spending time with nature and sharing our experiences afterwards. These will last roughly 1.5 hours.
Registration is required and a fee of $20.
