Taking time to breathe in the air, feel the sun and wind, visit special waters or landscapes, or look at plants and animals – the place of parks and nature in the cycles of life is universally valued. We celebrate our special moments, find healing and strength through our struggles, and memorialize and grieve in parks and nature! Based on theories of nature connectedness and in lessons learned from community-engaged research, Sonya will share evidence that parks and nature offer valuable interventions for people of all abilities across the lifespan – including people receiving palliative care, their caregivers, and those experiencing grief and loss. Stories and ideas for practical implementation at personal, professional, community and policy levels of intervention will leave you inspired and ready to step into your own pathways to nature connectedness.

Presenter: Dr. Sonya Jakubec