In this episode of the *Mind Your Mind* podcast, we sit down with Vanessa Bear, a multi-faceted expert in psychology, eco-therapy, yoga, and outdoor leadership.
Vanessa blends her deep knowledge of the human mind with a profound connection to nature to create a holistic approach to healing trauma and preventing secondary trauma.
As a psychologist, she understands the complexities of mental health, while as an eco-therapist and mountain leader, she uses the outdoors as a powerful tool for recovery and resilience. In this insightful conversation, we explore how reconnecting with nature can play a vital role in emotional healing, helping individuals rediscover balance, grounding, and inner peace.
Vanessa also shares practical tips on incorporating nature into daily life to foster mental well-being and reduce the risk of burnout for those working in high-stress environments. Whether you are on your own healing journey or supporting others through trauma, this episode will inspire you to explore the therapeutic benefits of the natural world.
Vanessa Bear MSc is a UKCP registered psychotherapist and MBACP psychotherapeutic counsellor. She is an ecotherapist, yoga therapist, mountain leader, and forest schools practitioner based in the Lake District UK. Nes has co-authored 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery Workbook with leading trauma specialist Babette Rothschild. Vanessa has also created the Wild and Wellbeing Card Deck, both published by WW Norton.
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