Forest Bathing

Szitas and colleagues confirm the value of forest bathing via a literature review, they “explored the effects of forest bathing on self-criticism, self-compassion. . . . Results showed that forest bathing is associated with reductions in negative repetitive thinking regarding oneself (e.g., rumination) and enhances in self-compassion. Included studies also found benefits of forest bathing for negative affect [mood] and well-being, introspection, and mindfulness.” An important definition introduces forest bathing as a common form of nature therapy: “Forest Bathing .…

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