Nature time has been scientifically proven to have positive effects on your health from a healthier heart and immune system and reduced stress in adults, to better eyesight and brain power in kids. Nature prescriptions are among the top global wellness trends. Canada has now joined countries like the UK and others to invest in park prescription pilots to help address mental and physical health problems and their impact on the health-care system.
Forest Therapy, a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments is a practice inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, which translates to “forest bathing.” 90% of people indicate that they are happier after just 15 minutes of sitting in a forest. Nature therapy increases a sense of well-being, improves concentration levels and physical health in adults and children and generally reduces stress and helps people live longer lives.

Join us today as we chat with Dr. Shannon Johnson, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Dalhousie University about the PaRx parks prescription program driven by health-care professionals who want to improve their patients’ health. Learn about her role as a key Maritime PaRx launch coordinator and why this novel program is endorsed by Maritime medical associations and practitioners.

We are also pleased to be welcoming Tina White, a certified Forest & Nature Therapy Guide here in Newfoundland & Labrador who will share insights of the many benefits of nature therapy. We’ll learn about the practice of forest bathing and how she became involved and inspired to become a certified guide.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the scientifically proven benefits that you can have by simply making nature time an integral part of your healthy lifestyle routine.