Nature Mandalas: Windows to the Soul

Explore the therapeutic power of nature mandalas with Laura Cohen, delving into their origins, use in therapy, and how they facilitate emotional access and insight.Guest InformationGuest Name: Laura Cohen, MA, RCTBio: Laura Cohen is a Registered Counselling Therapist originally from Montreal (but now based in Halifax, Canada) and she's the founder of Laura Cohen Mental Health & Consulting. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from McGill University and is also a Canadian Certified Counsellor. Laura specializes in nature-informed therapy, integrating counselling with time spent outdoors to help clients regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with themselves, and process life transitions like burnout, stress, and questions of identity. Laura also teaches & trains other counsellors how to incorporate nature therapy and imagery-based tools into their clinical work through workshops. In 2024, she presented on imagery and spirituality at a conference at Harvard Divinity School.Website: https://lauracohen.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenaturalintuitive/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauracohen3/Email: [email protected] Takaways:History and origins of mandalas in various culturesCarl Jung's psychological interpretation of mandalas as archetypesUsing mandalas as projective tools in therapyThe role of nature and imagery in emotional regulationPractical instructions for creating and unpacking mandalas in therapyYouTube link: https://youtu.be/22CTvmuBucoSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ejdQpprg8WDvyAkNBmMGa?si=yxRu1t2_R6ixF5ymrY6gQAHost & Show InfoHost Name: William Henry, LCSWAbout the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent seven dedicated years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.Website: riverstonementalhealth.comRate & Review on Apple Podcasts – This is the most impactful way to support the show. The Nature of Mental HealthFollow us on social media:Instagram: @riverstonementalhealthFacebook: Riverstone Mental HealthLinkedIn: William Henry, LCSWYouTube: @TheNatureofMentalHealthShare this episode with a friend! If you enjoyed it, tag us on social media and let us know your favorite takeaway in the comments. We would love to hear from you!⚠️ Important Disclaimer: The Nature of Mental Health is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. The information presented here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care professional. If you’re in crisis, thinking about harming yourself, or don’t feel safe, call 911, or contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline immediately.