Rooted Resilience: Nature-Based Strategies for Stress and Burnout Prevention
Date: Monday, December 9
Facilitator: Reynelda Jones, LMSW-C, Holistic Mental Health Therapist
Working in conservation and natural resource management often means navigating high-stakes decisions, public pressure, environmental uncertainty, and emotionally charged work—all of which can lead to chronic stress, fatigue, and burnout.
In this interactive session, licensed therapist Reynelda Jones will explore how intentional connection with nature—including gardening practices—can support emotional resilience and mental clarity for those on the front lines of environmental stewardship.
You’ll walk away with:
Evidence-based insights into how nature impacts stress, mood, and focus
Practical self-regulation techniques that can be used in the office, in the field, or at home
A better understanding of how simple gardening or nature-based rituals can ground you in daily life
An optional hands-on activity to help you connect the dots between natural rhythms and personal well-being
This session is designed for those who give so much to the land, ecosystems, and communities—and could use tools to give back to themselves.
Come for the science, stay for the sanity. Let’s cultivate well-being from the ground up.