Among the Trees: Discovering Our True Nature

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Gather in community to honor the summer solstice, celebrate our diverse identities, and learn from the natural rhythms unfolding within and around us. Group participants are invited to experience the beauty and wonder of nature through practices such as walking meditation, nature-inspired art, and ritual.   

In this time of intense global upheaval and climate change, when many of us are experiencing an increased sense of anxiety and disconnection, the natural world can be a powerful teacher and healer. Nature offers nurturing, guidance, and inspiration, teaching us how to become more grounded, flexible, and resilient in the face of life’s challenges.   

In this two-hour workshop, which will take place in the outdoor sanctuary of Pendle Hill’s arboretum, we will discover our natural resilience through mindfulness, somatic, and creative arts exercises designed to open our senses and help us connect deeply to ourselves, the natural environment, and each other. 

If you would like to join us for a meal before or after the program, please sign up using the link in your confirmation e-mail no later than 11:59pm ET the Tuesday before your program begins.

Leader

Anna Murphey, MSW, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker who has served the greater Philadelphia community through the arts, education, and healthcare since 2006. Anna’s experience as a hospice social worker during the pandemic inspired her journey to become a therapist specializing in grief, loss, and life transitions. A certified clinical trauma professional, Anna is currently pursuing EMDR training to support clients affected by traumatic loss.   

Anna’s therapeutic style is relational, holistic, and informed by 12+ years of Buddhist study and meditation practice. Her spirituality is grounded in Quaker values and supported by attending Friends Meetings across the United States and near her home in Northwest Philadelphia. A certified Nature-Informed Therapist and ecotherapy practitioner, Anna enjoys working with clients outdoors on Philadelphia-area parks and trails. Anna is the Founder and Director of Skylight Wellness Center, LLC.

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