Nature is Therapy/Nature Deficit Disorder

Most of my Twitter retweets are form @YRnature. You can see their passion in all there tweets and always have upcoming events to show how active they are in this field. After reviewing one of the articles I wanted to add that nature can also be therapy. This is important for all children and educators to be familiar with. I have experienced many children with exceptionalities and knowing this can be therapeutic could have been a great resource and very beneficial. This is an example of a paragraph and really shows the benefits and can help all with difficult situations. 

"Many strings of research have shown that direct contact with nature increases mental health and psychological and spiritual development. Benefits of which include stress reduction, sense of coherence and belonging, improved self-confidence, self-discipline and even a broader sense of community. Aside from stress reduction (something most of us need and will undoubtedly benefit from) being in nature bestows a sense of connectedness, meaning and overall purpose. There is a beauty in the chaotic order found in nature; everything is interconnected, yourself included.  “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better,” Albert Einstein (Up Knorth, p.2, 2014)."

Here's the link! Read more and educate yourself 

http://upknorth.com/blog/2014/10/20/nature-therapy-its-a-thing

Those who don't understand nature deficit disorder, it is when children become detached from the natural worlds (Lively, 2014). It is not a medical condition but has negative side effects. This guide found on Pinterest really helps prevent this disorder and not give children attention difficulties and mental/physical illnesses (Lively, 2014). Number one on the list is playing in the woods and that's why I have chosen to share this article because again, it will benefit children.

http://onetimethrough.com/nature-deficit-disorder/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/569212840377658159/