In part two, Dr Mary Delaney picks up with the neuroscience of nature, exploring how natural environments reduce activity in the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, restore attentional capacity, and boost creativity.
She highlights why that matters profoundly for people living with brain injuries and neurological conditions.
Mary describes what a typical adapted forest bathing session looks like for Neuro in Nature's groups, including indoor and even online versions for those who can't easily get outside, and reflects on what a neurorehabilitation service designed from scratch around nature might look like.
She also offers practical, accessible suggestions for anyone listening who wants to reconnect with the natural world.
Links:
Neuro in Nature: https://neuroinnature.co.uk/
@neuroinnature on Facebook, instagram and linkedin
More info about forest bathing: https://tfb.institute
Forestry England virtual forest bathing: https://www.forestryengland.uk/virtual-forest-bathing
Nature Connectedness Handbook: https://findingnature.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/the-nature-connection-handbook.pdf
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