Forest Therapy Experience for Female Survivors of Domestic Violence

This gentle walk is held in the Urban Forest surrounding the Narr-Maen Wetlands where there is numerous native bird life.

The focus of this walk is on healing and safety, of letting go and of choosing what we hold on to as we move ahead.

There will be times to create, to connect with nature, to reflect and to draw strength from community.

If you would like to attend or have a friend or a client who you think would benefit then please be in touch or book a place. Numbers are limited to a small group. A great use of NDIS funding and we can cater for various abilities but please be in touch to discuss this prior to booking.

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Gail Ackroyd is a counsellor with MGA Counselling Services and a guide with Forest Therapy Victoria. Gail’s training as well as her own lived experience has given her the skills to assist young people, and women and men of any age. Her areas of special interest and specialised training include trauma, loss, relationship breakdown and abuse recovery.

To learn more about Gail, visit www.mgacounselling.com.au

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Forest Therapy is an emerging field in the health and wellbeing industry. With recognised beneficial impacts on our immune systems, heart rate, concentration, sleep patterns, and general wellbeing, this is three hours well spent!

Combining a gentle walk with forest therapy activities, participants will experience nature on a whole new way.

On the day of your walk, it is essential you bring the following:

Covered, walking shoes - no open toed shoes please!

Water bottle and snacks. (While social distancing restrictions are in place we will not be doing shared snacks at the end of the walk)

Pen and notebook

Clothing appropriate to the weather conditions.

Please ensure you are wearing sunscreen.

Note that the walk will be cancelled if the weather conditions are deemed to be too dangerous.

For more information on Forest Therapy Victoria, visit http://www.foresttherapyvictoria.com.au