NATURE & HEALTH
On this page, you’ll find examples of community projects I’ve led that integrate nature, arts, and wellbeing interventions, such as gardening, craft-making, and gentle movement. These projects aimed to give participants the time and space to reconnect with the things that mattered to them, to others, and to their local landscapes. Through facilitating this work I experienced how creativity and time outdoors can enhance wellbeing, strengthen relationships within the community, and with nature.
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"Jess brings to her work an artist’s appreciation for beauty, a gardener’s reverence for life and a therapist’s care for the soul. She has nurtured these gifts diligently to create a gentle, imaginative, and highly effective practice. Those fortunate enough to have worked alongside Jess will recognise the moments of life-giving transformation made possible by the quality of attention that Jess brings to each session."​​​​
Dr William Beharrell, Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry and Founder of the Fathom Trust​
"Jess is an excellent facilitator, teacher and project lead. She was instrumental in the development and creation of Green Minds, a Green Prescribing service with Brecon Mind. I was struck by Jess' calmness and inclusivity towards all in the group, and she has a very natural way of helping people connect with their surroundings and others. Jess' work at Green Minds has left a strong foundation for Green Prescribing in the community for the benefit of all.”
Zoe Porter, former Operations Manager at Brecon & District Mind
