Restorative Nature connection for Wellbeing (for adults)

Course dates Sep 5th 2025, 10-3pm TBC near Forest Row, East Sussex

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Suggested donation: £10-£20

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About the day

Discover a wellspring of helpful practices and skills to tend emotional, mental and physical well being. A reset for the nervous system. Combining nature connection practices along with tools and techniques to navigate stress, anxiety and low moods.

Receive the benefit of spending time in a beautiful natural setting amongst the trees, restoring yourself and experiencing inner and outer sanctuary through natures presence and self-compassion.

The workshop is led by Children’s Forest founder Anna Richardson and Counselling Psychologist Nicky Aisher and is open to anyone over 16 years.

Who is this day suitable for?

  • This course is suitable for anyone over 16, no experience necessary.

The day will cover

  • Learn practices and skills to tend emotional, mental and physical well being.
  • Experience grounding and sensory exercises to help bring calm, clarity and connection.
  • Learn nature themed song and natural lore.
  • Create an opportunity to engage in simple nature connection
  • Connecting with local community

Your investment

Suggested donation: £10-£20

These days are fully funded by the National Lottery Awards for All so that all are welcome. Your donation will support the longevity of Children’s Forest and enable us to plant more trees with children. Thank you.

Terms & Conditions

Please read our Terms and conditions, linked here.

About the tutors

Nicky Aisher: Nicky is a Counselling Psychologist who advises on emotional and psychological well being. She is passionate about connecting young people with nature given the profound benefits to psychological health and self-worth that come from a lasting connection with the natural world.

Jen Beaufoy Jen is a nature mentor working for children and adults, has worked as a permaculture designer and teacher, and is also a home educating mum. Jen is passionate about caring for Earth and for people and feels it is a great privilege to facilitate people’s connection to nature and witness what it brings forth.

Testimonials

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“I love everything about Children’s Forest's courses. These immersive nature days are filled with so much enchantment and joy that leave me feeling deeply connected to the more than human world and to my true self as an inseparable part of nature. I particularly adore singing tree songs together, which feels like a beautiful way of reciprocating the many gifts the trees offer us. I've shared with my children and they are now Children's Forests biggest fans!"

Rachel P
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