What is outdoor and nature-based therapy?
Outdoor therapy and nature-based therapy, sometimes termed adventure therapy, is a unique approach that focuses on facilitating intentional, experiential-based activities to help meet your therapeutic goals. These activities engage mind, body, and feelings. A highly trained therapist will work with you throughout an activity and use therapy theories including narrative therapy, solution-focused therapy, and somatic therapy. Outdoor therapy and nature-based therapy is best suited for individuals who value a "hands-on" approach.
What does outdoor therapy look like for me?
Our outdoor therapy services are individualized to suit your needs. Outdoor therapy activities can include:
Office Based Sessions
Our office is conveniently located on the Seine River Parkway near many walking trails for “walk and talk” sessions, reflections on nature, and mindfulness in natural environments. In this setting a combination of outdoor sessions and in-office sessions is often used.
Experiential activities (e.g. games, art) in the park or office.
Discussions around your relationship to nature and the environment.
We can facilitate outdoor structured play sessions for families seeking to build bonding, connections, communication, and attachment using nearby play structures.
Urban Adventures
Canoeing (on or off site)
Snowshoeing (on or off site)
Cross-country skiing (on or off site)
Indoor wall climbing (off-site)
Explore Winnipeg’s local parks combined with walk and talk sessions, reflections on nature, and mindfulness with nature (off-site)
Customized services / Wilderness Adventures
We can develop a urban or wilderness adventure that is specific to you, your group, or your organization! Please contact us for details.
Camping at an established facility or campground with activities.
Canoe trips
Hiking trips
Cross-country skiing trips
Snowshoeing trips
Group Therapy Programs
No current program offerings in 2024; however, we continue to offer customized group therapy upon request.
