7: Seven Tenets of a Nature-Based Lifestyle
What are common "tenets" (traits, ideologies, beliefs, or principles) of a nature-based lifestyle?
In today’s episode, I’m sharing my very EARLY thoughts on commonalities I’ve noticed from working with other nature-based therapists for several years now.
Through conversations with others in this space, I have developed seven tenets that I think exemplify values we share as nature-loving therapists.
I’m sharing them in this unscripted, semi-fumbling-over-my-words, early ideas format because I want to hear what YOU think!
The 7 (tentative) Tenets of a Nature-Based Lifestyle may be:
We CONNECT with each other and nature
We PROTECT the earth
We HONOR the interconnectedness of life—past, present, and future
We NOTICE things, both big and small, in nature and in each other
We MOVE our bodies for health and well-being
We GROW by embracing opportunities and staying open-minded to change
We SIMPLIFY our personal and professional lives to make time for what matters in life.
So in sum: connect & protect, honor & notice, move & grow, + simplify.
After you listen, I want to know: Does this resonate with you?? Share YOUR thoughts inside the Podcast discussion in the TGO Community here: https://www.therapyinthegreatoutdoors.com/join-the-community
Resources from this episode:
Dr. Paul Saladino on Instagram
Diana Rodgers, RD on Instagram
Sacred Cow book and documentary
Katy Bowman - Nutritious Movement
Anya's Reviews - minimalist shoes
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The Therapy in the Great Outdoors podcast is about the business & practice of nature-based pediatric therapy of all kinds. If you are an outdoor-loving practitioner in the field of occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, social work, behavioral health, mental health counseling, or outdoor education THIS is for you! You'll learn how you can take your work with children outdoors into nature. We'll cover exactly what it takes to run a successful and profitable nature-based practice that changes children's lives (and yours!) forever.
