Nature connectedness – Dorothy House’s Interactive Nature Trail
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Nature connectedness – Dorothy House’s Interactive Nature Trail

As a Hospice, Dorothy House’s vision is of a society where death is part of life. Through its seasons, nature reminds us of the fragility of life and offers peace and solace from sadness and overwhelm. Their ambition is to open up the site at Winsley, Bradford-on-Avon, to anyone wishing to find a wellbeing space to reflect in nature, or to find serenity in grief.

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Wild swimming and grief
Destigmatising death, death literacy, Death, Bereavement, Grief, wellbeing Anna McGrail Destigmatising death, death literacy, Death, Bereavement, Grief, wellbeing Anna McGrail

Wild swimming and grief

Increasing numbers of studies are connecting the power of nature to wellbeing, pain management and peace at end of life. At Part of Life, we understand that nature can be a solace for mental suffering, be it anxiety, depression or grief.

There are many ways to connect with nature to access its mental health benefits. One popular method to immerse oneself in nature is wild swimming.

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