Multisensory Approach to Mental Health
Promote vestibular and kinesthetic development
Nature - A Multisensory Experience (Whole Brain/Whole Body)
Reduce anxiety, sensory disorganization and tactile defensiveness
Increase attention and a calm state
Cognitive Development and Emotional Regulation
Improve sensory integration and focused attention
Enhance emotional states, promote confidence & creativity
Increased emotional intelligence and empathy
Improve posture, strength, endurance, balance, body awareness, immune system, and sleep
Bring the Outdoors In
Create natural lighting, integrate natural elements
Animal assisted therapy
Tools for teaching mindfulness
Venture Outside
Promote listening, focused attention, cooperative interaction, problem solving, creativity
Inclusion
Plan and create green and blue space areas inclusive to ableness, cultural diversity, accessibility
Additional Nature-Informed Tools
Ethical Considerations