Nature Groups 2025

To register for Nature Groups on the MindBody app- click here. (Or scroll to bottom of page for google form sign up!)

As an adjuct to the healing process, MindFit is now offering themed nature groups ("Nature bathing") for adults, kids and teens throughout the spring and summer!

Every month is a different theme. But each theme will correlate with each other.
This year we have groups for all ages.
Participants can sign up for specific months or choose all.
Cost is $40 per week/$160 for the month. (please reach out to our wellness crew if you need price options!)
We are now beginning the registeration process.
Please be advised that only 8 slots per theme are available.
You will be notified of your admission into the group through MindBody online.
We will create a waiting list once the theme is full. If there is enough interest, a second group date/time will be established.

The following is information on the themed groups with date and times:

Connecting with Nature and the Self (18 and up)

Take time to connect with others and Self in nature, with activities to encourage curiosity, movement, fun, and exploration of our senses!

Week 1: Body Scan - hands in dirt, honoring Mother Earth (in correspondence to Mother's Day)! Pot some flowers or herbs to take home.

Week 2: Exploring our senses (bringing in some things to taste and smell) and walking around to smell, touch/feel, hear, and see…

Week 3: Let's be curious in Nature! Start with a nature walk that includes a scavenger hunt () - take photos because we're going to share!

Week 4: Play/Fun in nature - Let's play a game - and end with a Sound Bath of mindfulness Don't hesitate to sign up for these groups! They meet once per week and in May it will be Wednesdays at 5:30 PM

Guide: Angee Grogan LMHC

Location: Westfield lawn

May 7-28, 2025 (Wednesdays @5:30 pm)

Somatic Exploration of Body Awareness and Healing (18 and up)

Learning to be with our body is such a crucial skill in our healing journey! In this group, we'll appreciate the healing properties of Nature while exploring body safety and boundaries, movement, body sensations and social engagement. We will learn about the importance of the vagus nerve, toning and regulation of the nervous system and at the end of the day - engage our playfulness and curiousity for a lot of fun! :)

Guide: Jessica Cannon LMHC, SEP

Location: Westfield office lawn

June 4-25, 2025 (Wednesdays @ 5:30 pm)

Teen Mindfulness Nature Group (Ages 13-17)

Take time this summer to slow down and be fully present in nature and the environment around you by learning about mindfulness with activities that encourage grounding, muscle relaxation, exploration of senses, awareness, and acceptance.

Guide: Claire Pollock LCSW

Location: Westfield office lawn

June 4-25th 2025 (Wednesdays @ 1 pm)

Kids Mindful Movement (Ages 6-9)

Kids ages 6-9 are invited to join Mariah in an engaging, fun mindfulness group to discover the magic of nature while practicing yoga poses, deep breathing, and mindfulness. They’ll play, stretch, and learn how to practice mindfulness while enjoying the great outdoors!

Guide: Mariah Fasan RYT, LSW

Location: Carmel Office

July 8-28, 2025 (Wednesdays @ 6 pm)

Restore through Art and Nature (18 and up)

Renew and connect with nature through creativity and art. NO ART SKILLS REQUIRED, simply a place to enjoy being creative and expressing yourself through various artistic modalities!

Guide: Sarah Erney LMHC

Location: Carmel Office

August 4-25 2025 (Mondays @ 5:30 pm)

IFS Earth Connect: Our Internal Ecosystem

Join us on a journey to discover our internal ecosystem as it relates to our biological internal family system of parts! We will learn and discover parts of Self in an effort to connect to the natural order of Earth and our primitive instincts. Enjoy fun exploration, curiosity and connection with others in the process!

Guide: Ashley Weeks, CMHC Intern and Jessica Cannon LMHC, SEP

Location: Westfield Lawn

September 3-24, 2025 (Wednesdays) @ 5:30 pm

The groups will begin with grounding/earthing/orienting (so wear shoes that are easy to take on and off).

We will have a canopy and a tree present for shade (if needed) as well as a cooler full of water.

Yoga mats will be provided to sit on. Any supplies needed for each group will be provided. We may be walking trails in order to engage in more structured mindful activity and meditation.

(Please also be mindful of this in the type of shoe you wear:)

We have some of our most skilled therapists leading each group that pertains to their own expertise.

The groups will take place in the yard of our Westfield office (to the side of the picnic table) Or at the Carmel office.

In the event of rainy weather, we will default to the serene yoga studio at the Carmel location office.
There are trails to each side of the office, which may be used during the groups.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to us with questions!

When you register, Hannah Cressman(our intern) will reach out to you with regard to payment and placement in the group. Spots are limited!

To register for Adult nature groups click here.

To register for kid and teen nature groups click here.

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