Improving mental wellbeing through nature connection

 

A six-week course for people with anxiety, depression or burnout.

This program is rooted in research that shows getting connected to nature can improve your mental and physical health. Over the six weeks we offer you skills for getting in touch with nature to help cope with life's ups and downs so that you will be more resourced going forward.

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Is it for me?

I am registered at Frome Medical Practice
I want to feel happier

I get stressed and anxious
I need some 'time-out'
I want a better balance in my life
l'd like to feel more confident about getting out in nature

I want tools and resources to help me better support my mental health with nature

I can commit to all six sessions of the program

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What our participants say:

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"I feel calmer overall and like I have more of a path forward. I can see how many things in my life are improved when I spend more time in nature and around lovely people."

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"It was something to look forward to each week, like a rock I could cling onto. I felt part of something. It taught me ways to be mindful in nature. I felt safe and supported."​

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"l found it very helpful meeting people in a similar situation. Tom and Babs made me feel welcome and relaxed and you’re under no pressure to do anything you don’t want to do."

 

"It helped me slow down and pay attention to the small things around me in nature and refocus my thoughts. It was really good at helping me tune out the noise clutter in my head.."

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When is the next course?

Spring 2026 

Starts Thursday 23rd April
Ends Thursday 4th June 

(No session on Thurs 28th May)

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Each session runs from 9.45am - 12.45pm

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Where?

In session 1, we will meet outside the Frome Medical Practice and then move out to the show field and orchard areas behind the medical practice (weather permitting).

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How Do I Enrol?

Before you make contact to express interest in the course, please make sure that you are available for all six sessions outlined above.

One week's absence is okay but this cannot be week one.

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You will then need to email Tom & Barbara at Better Nature CIC at betternaturecic@gmail.com to register your interest and book a half hour slot to have a chat. This chat can be in person at the Frome Medical Practice, online through Zoom or on the phone.

 

During the chat we will ask you a few questions to learn a little more about you and to ensure your suitability for this program. As this is a pilot, we can only admit people who meet the criteria fro the program.We will tell you more about what to expect from the program and answer any questions that you may have. If we find that you are not suitable for this course, we will do our best to signpost you to projects or interventions which fit better with your needs.

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