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Nature as Therapy

  • Mental Health Connect 4100 Lyndale Ave S Minneapolis, MN, 55409 United States (map)

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | 7:00-8:30 pm

Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 4100 Lyndale Ave. S. in Mpls and on Zoom. Join meeting HERE.

There is a growing body of research on how nature plays an important role in human health and well-being, including reducing symptoms of mental and physical health problems.

  • Become familiar with some of the science behind how spending time in nature can help treat both the psychological and physical ailments of the human condition by reestablishing a connection with the natural world.

  • Recognize the impact of modern environmental noise and diminished natural soundscapes on stress, attention, and nervous system regulation.

  • Differentiate between being in nature and being with nature, and identify why intentional, relational engagement is essential to effective eco-healing.

Presenter: Tara Burns, MA, LPCC, Therapist with Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota, Saint Paul office.