• Are you longing for more time outdoors?  
• To bring the healing powers of Nature into your work and daily life?  
• To more often feel that wonderful sense of ease and connection with all of life?

The erroneous notion of modern society that we humans are somehow separate from or not a part of Nature causes much of our distress and dis-ease.   Logically, we can understand this-- what or where else could we be?  Yet this alienation is so commonplace in western culture that we often don’t even notice it.  And even as we are awakening to the gravity of this situation for the larger biosphere, we are still just learning how best to respond.

Through an array of theories and practices ecopsychology, and it’s applied form known as ecotherapy, seek to redress this fundamental alienation and restore the wellness that comes when we live with a felt sense of connection to Nature all around and within us.  As healers and helpers, there is much we can do.

Come join Wilderness Reflections’ founder, Dave Talamo, for an engaging exploration of the modern application of these ancient, earth-based ways.

Introduction to Ecotherapy Daylong
July 17, 2010 in the hills of west Marin

Open to healing arts professionals as well as the general public, this fun, experiential day on the land will introduce participants to some basic principals and practices of the field of ecotherapy.

Come Join Us to:

• Experience your self and body more deeply as a part of Nature
• Learn how this elemental connection has everything to do with your well-being
• Learn tools for helping yourself and others connect with Nature and orient to life in healthy, supportive and energizing ways

We’ll spend the entire day outdoors, blending discussion of pertinent ideas with ample periods of experiential activities, quiet reflection and a chance to consider how to integrate the day’s learning into one’s work or life.

THE DETAILS: 

When: Saturday, July 17, 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (see Calendar for specific dates)

Where: West Marin county (directions to be sent)

PLEASE NOTE: You need to be able to walk for about 30 minutes, including up and down hills, to participate in this class.

What to Bring: (we'll send you a list after you enroll)

FACILITATOR:

Dave Talamo , MFT is founder of Wilderness Reflections and is a Certified Hakomi Therapist. He works in private practice with teens, adults and families at his office in San Rafael and uses nature-based, ecotherapy with many of his clients.  He has over 30 years of experience guiding wilderness trips and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. He is committed to the expression of joy and authenticity through the body and to helping others experience their own embodied selves in an intimate, ecstatic relationship with Nature.