Rainbow CommUnity Projects is a non-profit organization that aims at reconnecting people to nature and to each other. More specifically they provide the following;
- Easy and friendly access to nature-based therapy for all in the community regardless of class, cultural background, race and wealth to meet increased mental health needs and support wellbeing in a non-pathologizing way.
- Promoting ecotherapy for individuals, couples and families i.e. therapy sessions in nature as source of wellbeing and healing using a range of activities such as yoga, mindfulness, art and craft, dance and movement.
- Group work and opportunities to develop supportive relationships and a sense of belonging through promoting support networks in the community to reduce social isolation and loneliness.
- Building bridges between communities who might be divided, discriminated against or marginalised eg children with special needs or disability, adopted families, children in care and their carers, refugees, young people who might engage in anti-social behaviour, self-harming or affected by anxiety, people affected by racism and other forms of discrimination, the homeless, old people living alone or in care homes.
- Raising awareness of and caring for the environment as a source of wellbeing and a form of activism.
Type of activities:
Ecotherapy activities/ Creative & arts
Specialist client experience:
Vulnerable adults, children and families, young people (inc. dementia & learning disabilities)
“The ecotherapy group sessions were a good reminder that spending time in nature does ground me and helps me feel more present in life which has been a good motivator for seeking it out more. I liked how accepting people were of each other. There were differences in the group but people still found ways to connect. I think that’s wonderful and inspiring. I felt everyone was brave for showing up and sharing some parts of themselves. I saw so much resilience and courage in everyone. ”
– A participant in the 8-week ecotherapy programme –
Location
Different locations around Brighton
Contact
Call
07548 390567
Project info
Transport provided:
None
Public transport and parking:
As per specific venue
Drop-in:
Yes
Time-limited course:
Yes
Cost:
Free if funding available – community rate £40 per hour.
Availability:
Mon / Tues / Wed / Thurs / Fri / Sat / Sun
Facilities:
Toilet/ Shelter/ Fire/ Wheelchair accessible/ Lunch provided.
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