Root & Reach: Join Our Free Community Nature-Based Therapy Gathering in Victoria, BC on July 23rd!
Root & Reach: A Nature-Based Therapy Gathering
Reconnect with nature. Reconnect with yourself. Experience the healing power of nature-based therapy with Strength in Heart Counselling.
Healing through connection with land, plants, and community
Discover the Power of Nature-Based Therapy
Are you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or low in spirit? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through this alone. Join us for a gentle, nature-based therapy event designed to support those navigating feelings of anxiety, isolation, or depression through connection with the natural worJoin us for Root & Reach: A Community Nature-Based Therapy Gathering—a free event designed to help you ground, connect, and find inner calm alongside others in your community.
Event Details
Location: PKOLS Beach (meet at the parking lot), Victoria, BC
Date: Wednesday, July 23rd
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Cost: FREE
What to Expect
This event is ideal for anyone interested in:
Nature-based therapy in Victoria, BC
Outdoor group therapy and community connection
Managing stress, anxiety, or simply needing a mindful reset
No previous therapy experience is required—everyone is welcome! Over two peaceful hours, you’ll be guided through gentle, intentional practices that invite grounding, connection, and inner calm. Together, we will:
Begin with guided breathing and gentle somatic (body-based) practices to settle into presence
Engage in therapeutic play and creative nature-based activities
Participate in guided relational exercises that deepen connection with plants, land, and other-than-human beings
Share space in community, with optional reflection and storytelling
Close with a grounding practice and an invitation to carry your connection forward
No prior experience is needed, just an openness to explore and connect with nature and yourself. This is a trauma-informed space, welcoming of all identities and lived experiences.
Come as you are, and let the natural world remind you of your inherent belonging.
Meet Your Guide
Brooke Fry is an MSW practicum student at Strength in Heart Counselling, with over a decade of experience as a nature-based educator. Brooke brings warmth, expertise, and a passion for helping others heal and grow through connection with the natural world.
Why Nature Therapy?
Research shows that time in nature can reduce stress, lower anxiety, and support emotional wellbeing. At Strength in Heart Counselling, we believe that healing happens best when we feel connected—to ourselves, to others, and to the earth.
How to Join
Spaces are limited!
Reserve your spot by emailing brooke@strengthinheart.ca.
Please dress for the weather, bring water, and come as you are.
Share the Healing
Know someone who could benefit from this experience? Please share this event with friends, family, and anyone in the Victoria area seeking connection and support.
Strength in Heart Counselling is dedicated to making mental health care financially accessible, compassionate, and community-centered. We look forward to welcoming you to Root & Reach and supporting your journey toward healing and connection.
