NATURE NURTURE!
Family Woodland Wellbeing Workshops
For children aged 4-11 years old and their parent(s) / caregiver(s)
Series of workshops during the school summer holidays:
Thursday 10th August 2-4pm
Thursday 17th August 2-4pm
Thursday 24th August 2-4pm
Thursday 31st August 2-4pm
Come along to one or all sessions, and de-stress in nature at the wonderful Meadow Orchard in North London.
The workshops are open to all children, and adapted to different developmental stages, those with neurodevelopmental difficulties and long-term physical health concerns.
Workshops will include:
Mindfulness movement and activities
Woodland and nature-based activities
-including play, games, exploration and discovery, crafts and storytelling
(adapted for different developmental stages and abilities)
Foraging to make tea.
WITH: Dr Chantell Douglas (Clinical Psychologist) and Jean Walker (Family Therapist).
Chantell and Jean are experienced therapists and keen gardeners interested in the therapeutic benefits of nature. The workshops invite gentle exploration, community and connection with nature to promote wellbeing for children and families, and in a way that also protects and does not interfere with the plants, garden, permaculture and eco-system of the Meadow Orchard.
WHEN: Thursday 10th-31st August 2-4pm
WHERE: Meadow Orchard Garden, 151 Park Rd, London N8 8JD
PRICE: £10 / child (price includes an accompanying adult/s)
TESTIMONIALS: here
BOOK: Choose which day(s) you would like to attend and book.
Meadow Orchard Garden
Dr Chantell Douglas- Clinical Psychologist, Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist
“I have worked for 15 years in the NHS, training and working as a Clinical Psychologist. I draw on mindfulness-based, compassion- focused and narrative therapy approaches, and my experience of working with children and families in paediatric physical health and community mental health settings. I am passionate about mind-body approaches and the benefits of nature, and practices to connect and nurture relationships and community wisdom and wellbeing.”
Chantell founded Mindful Yoga Psychology in 2022.
Jean Walker- Family Therapist & Therapeutic Gardener
“I have worked in NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for 22 years as an experienced family therapist. I am passionate about the benefits of being in nature for mental and physical health and wellbeing. In addition to working with families, I am currently employed in an NHS hospital garden supporting children, young people and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns.”
Read more about Meadow Orchard Community Garden here