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'In the spirit of nature everything is connected'
What We Do
We (re)connect children and youth with
nature to build their resilience and nurture their biophilic health for life. Our focus is on their experiences of being in the world and the development of important social- emotional and ecological life skills that align with a healthy, resilient, and nature positive future.
What is Biophilic Health™ ?
Biophilic health is a state of wellbeing that is rooted in nature connection.
It is grounded in three life essentials including: 1) (Re)connecting with nature 2) Discovering nature's health benefits and affordances and
3) Learning from nature's wisdom strategies for building natural resilience and nuturing health for life.
Biophilic Health for children focuses on the idea that being connected with nature is crucial to child health and development. It explores how exposure to nature in childhood (in all its forms) can have positive impacts on children's physical health and mental wellbeng over the course of their lives, as well as the health and wellbeing of the planet.
Our Therapy Services
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Nature assisted occupational therapy
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Nature assisted psychotherapy and social- emotional learning.
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Animal assisted psychotherapy and social emotional learning
Our therapy services are provided by registered mental health providers and occupational therapists in partnership with equine assisted learning facilitators and forest and nature practitioners.
Who We Serve
We serve children, youth and families affected by a range of issues impacting upon their social- emotional health and well-being including:
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Anxiety and Stress
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Grief, Trauma and Loss
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Depression
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Neurodevelopmental Differences (e.g. FASD, ADHD and Learning Differences, Autism, Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy)
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Sensory Processing Issues
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Problems with Emotional Regulation
CByN Hobby Farm and Forest
All nature and animal- assisted therapies take place outdoors on a hobby farm and forest situated on the Niagara peninsula in Pelham, Ontario.
General Inquiries
Nancy Rushford, PhD
Registered Occupational Therapist,
Psychotherapist
Biomimicry Practitioner
Certified Equine Assisted Psychotherapist
n.rushford@connectbynature.ca
Phone: 905-630-1909
© ConnectByNature Therapy Services 2024
A division of BIOPHILIC HEALTH Inc.
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