Mental Health for the Outdoors (Online) (3 sessions) *Must Register to attend*

This Mental Health and the Outdoors three-session series is a unique opportunity to explore the healing power of nature and its impact on mental well-being. Held online due to popular demand, this interactive session combines evidence-based insights, mindfulness practices, suggested nature experiences, and group discussions to help participants build resilience and sustainable self-care routines. It's best to have access to the outdoors for these sessions.

Join us on May 7th, May 14th, and May 21st from 7pm to 9pm EST for this transformative experience. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, connect with nature, or simply take a break from the hustle of daily life, this event offers tools and activities to rejuvenate your mind and spirit. We will be focusing on how to integrate more outdoors time into daily life and the multitude of ways it impacts your mental health.

Special Registration Info: This workshop is an AMC Field Trip event: a type of AMC experience designed to explore a particular aspect of the great outdoors.

Field Trips are open to both AMC members and non-members, but members get priority and attend for free.

• AMC Members: As a member, please register for FREE at this linked form and also mark yourself as going on Meetup.
• Non-Members: Please mark yourself as going here on Meetup and then register and pay $15 on AMC's website in order to attend the workshop. $15 is the total cost for the entire 3-part series.

The link to attend will not be posted here on Meetup; it will only go to those who sign up on Appalachian Mountain Club's website, linked above.

• Non-Member Special Offer! Join AMC when registering for this Field Trip and you can attend the activity for free and get 20% off your first year of AMC membership! You can then attend any Field Trip event during the rest of your membership year FOR FREE.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTORS:

Lisa Chou is the Membership Chair of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Delaware Valley Chapter, and a dedicated AMC leader with over 10 years of experience. An avid backpacker, hiker, and camper, she excels at introducing newcomers to the outdoors and helping them build confidence with their gear and outdoor skills. As a Masters-prepared registered nurse with a passion for mental health, Lisa integrates wellness practices into every adventure to highlight the healing power of nature. She is committed to inspiring her family—including her three children—and the broader community to embrace outdoor experiences that nurture both body and mind.

Karla Geissler is the Education Chair of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Delaware Valley Chapter, and an AMC leader who has used the outdoors to seek relief from difficult circumstances and build community.

Liz Danovich is a Young Members Co-Chair of the Appalachian Mountain Club, Delaware Valley Chapter, and a recent addition to our volunteer executive committee. She is a registered and licensed occupational therapist who has co-authored publications on the benefits of the outdoors for physical and mental balance.

Please note: This workshop is suitable for ages 16+, but to comply with Pennsylvania youth protection Laws, children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. This policy applies for all events offered by the Delaware Valley Chapter as well as any other chapter events within the state of Pennsylvania.