Green and Healthy: Re-connecting your Child with Nature
February 8, 2007
Part of the Parenting For the 21st Century series, presented in partnership by the Lewis & Clark College Center for Continuing and Professional Studies and Portland Parks and Recreation.
US Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne recently remarked, “We need to inspire a nation to escape their Blackberries for the satisfaction of actually picking a wild blackberry.” His comment encapsulates the alarming disconnect between children and nature, especially in today’s urban society. This session will present the most up to date research on how contact with green spaces can be used to reduce ADHD symptoms and improve the well being of children and teens, as well as explore some controversies and myths regarding wilderness therapy.
Presenter Thomas Joseph Doherty, Psy.D., works with adults and teens in his psychology practice and has a special focus on the urban dwellers’ sense of place and relationship with the natural world. His background includes experience in wilderness therapy, river guiding, and environmental work. He is active in the Oregon Psychologists for a Sustainable Future and is the chairperson of the Public Education Committee for the Oregon Psychological Association. Presented in partnership with Portland Parks and Recreation.
Sellwood Community Center, 6-8PM April 16
Southwest Community Center, 6:30-8:30PM January 25
Sessions are $10; call (503) 768-6023 to register.
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