Being with Pain Lesson Three – Web Materials

Web Articles

Kearney, Michael, “Returning to Sacred Ground” Edward Bastian’s book, Meditations for InterSpiritual Wisdom: Practices and Readings Drawn from the World’s Spiritual Traditions.

Jill Suttie “How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative” Greater Good Center, March 2, 2016 (full text)

Howell, A.J., Dopko, R.L., Passmore, H., Buro, K.”Nature Connectedness: Associations with Well-Being and Mindfulness” Personality and Individual Differences, Vol. 51 (2), July 2011, 166-171. (for purchase)

Ochiai, Hiroko et al. “Physiological and psychological effects of forest therapy on middle-aged males with high-normal blood pressure” International journal of environmental research and public health vol. 12,3 2532-42. 25 Feb. 2015, doi:10.3390/ijerph120302532

C Chalquist “A Look at the Ecotherapy Research Evidence” Emory University (full report)

Websites

Mindful

Mindful is a site created by the Foundation for a Mindful Society, an independent non-profit located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mindful seeks to become the voice of the fast-emerging mindfulness movement. Its mission is to inspire, guide, and connect all those who want to live with awareness and compassion, to enjoy the proven benefits of mindfulness practices, and to create a more mindful and caring society. Mindful  supports the growth of mindful practices in all aspects of secular modern life, and is not affiliated with any particular spiritual or sectarian approach.

Association of Nature and Forest Therapy

The Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs is the most experienced global leader promoting the development and practice of Forest Therapy. Our Forest Therapy Guide Training draws on the latest medical research, new developments in the field of nature connection, and ancient traditions of mindfulness and wellness promotion.