Grounded

Ruth Allen is a is a counsellor and eco-psychotherapist, specializing in outdoor practice and nature connection, and has a PhD in geology. A writer, speaker and adventurer, she explores the intersections between the natural world, health and wellbeing, movement and story. See more at www.whitepeakwellbeing.com

• Introduction: My nature story; What is nature? How to use this book • Presence: What are we looking for? Being 'grounded' • Connection: Lost connections; How nature is good for us; Deepening our relationship with nature; Rewilding: the call to connection; Nearby nature matters • Movement: Engaging the body; Learning from the body of nature; Reclaiming movement • Stillness: The essence of stillness; Grounding through stillness; Ways to be still in nature • Solitude: The value of solitude; Solitude in nature; Practising solitude in nature • Wild: Heading into the wild; Seeking wildness everywhere • Mystery: The value of mystery • Perspective: Changing our perspective; Grounding is coming home.