Can Forest Therapy Aid Hospital Recovery?
Can Forest Therapy Aid Hospital Recovery? Nicholas Green August 11, 2025 Nature Connection In practical terms, how does Forest Therapy work (from a medical and scientific perspective) to support patients recovering in hospital? I was at a dinner party early in the year, chatting with the lady next to me about my work in Nature […]
What is Attention Restoration Theory?
What is Attention Restoration Theory? Nicholas Green August 11, 2025 Nature Connection What is Attention Restoration Theory? Attention Restoration Theory (ART), developed by Stephen and Rachel Kaplan, suggests that natural environments have the unique capacity to restore cognitive function, particularly the ability to focus. According to ART, the brain relies heavily on directed attention—the effortful, […]
Walking With Silence: A Men’s Mental Health Story
Walking With Silence: A Men’s Mental Health Story Nicholas Green August 11, 2025 Nature Connection Walking With Silence: A Men’s Mental Health Story I’m a single father and men’s coach who has experienced the depths of severe depression and addiction. Over the years, I’ve facilitated dozens of men’s circles and events—and I know first-hand how […]