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Ecotherapy is about getting out into the natural environment, doing something physical and so feel better about life. Research, and our experience, has shown that this is a powerful way to lift mood and feel more positive. Participants not only experience an improvement in their wellbeing but also report an increase in confidence.
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Ecotherapy participants have made the following comments;
- "I loved it" it was " the highlight of the week"
- "it was excellent with wonderful inspiring people"
- "I've got a lot out of the group. I am a lot more confident now."
- "I enjoyed being in a group, everyone was nice and I got a lot from the social aspect of being in a group."
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Ecotherapy is complementary to talking therapies and prescribed medication.
Mind run a variety of ecotherapy groups. To find out more about any of these groups please contact our ecotherapy manager David Topham or phone 01823 334906.
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| Grow Well is an ecotherapy project aimed at anyone experiencing emotional distress. The project promotes the therapeutic benefits of connecting with the natural environment through gardening and growing vegetables. |
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Participants undertake ecotherapy over a 10 week period, primarily thought the cultivation of fruit and vegetables. Our experienced gardener will work with participants to instruct on cultivation methods and to promote the health benefits of gardening.
Sessions are on Friday mornings from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Throughout the spring, summer and autumn.
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Conservation Work
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Go Wild Stay Well is an ecotherapy project which enables people experiencing emotional distress to access the therapeutic benefits of nature. Participants take part in ten weekly sessions, undertaking conservation work on several stunning nature reserves around Somerset. Part of each session is a walk on the reserve led by a member of Somerset Wildlife Trust, who guides exploration and appreciation of the nature reserve.
Sessions are on a Friday afternoon 1.00pm to 5.00pm.
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Go Wild, Stay Well is a joint project between Mind in Taunton and West Somerset and Somerset Wildlife Trust. It has been funded by Ecominds, a £7.5million funding scheme run by Mind on behalf of the BIG Lottery Fund. Ecominds involves people with direct experience of mental distress in environmental projects that improve their mental and physical health, and local communities.
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Wellington and Minehead allotments are ecotherapy projects aimed at anyone experiencing emotional distress. The projects promote the therapeutic benefits of connecting with the natural environment through gardening and growing vegetables.
Participants undertake ecotherapy, primarily thought the cultivation of fruit and vegetables. Our experienced gardeners work with participants to instruct on cultivation methods and to promote the health benefits of gardening.
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Wellington Allotment
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Sessions are on Wednesday mornings in Wellington and Monday afternoons in Minehead.
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