BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam//NONSGML v1.0//EN NAME:NATURELAB - Therapeutic group METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260831T000000 DTEND:20261129T235900 DTSTAMP:20260831T000000 UID:2026/naturelab-therapeutic-gro@8F96275E-9F55-4B3F-A143-836282E12573 CREATED:20260722T211646 LOCATION:Gardens of Brasa and Brasapark Amsterdam Zuid-Oost SUMMARY:NATURELAB - Therapeutic group X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

This spring the NATUREL AB project will introduce and evaluate a novel nature-based therapeut ic group programme at green locations in Amsterdam South-East. This p roject aims to tackle challenges at the intersection of mental health , urbanization, and climate change. Register now and experience the h ealing power of nature.

Often tired, tense, stressed or low mood?
Difficulty to relax or concentrate because of da ily worries or pressures?
Longing for more energy, joy and meeting your neighbours?

Then we invite you to join NATURELAB! Experience the restoring power of a group prog ramme in local nature.

What is NATURELAB? An i nternational research project into the effects of nature on wellbeing . Using different activities in nature (like gardening, movement, not icing, expressive arts) we explore what practices work best for whom. Every participant will be randomly allocated one of to two groups. P ersonal data will be kept anonymous; we take privacy very seriously a nd create a safe space together.

What you gain from par ticipating:
This programme can help you become mentally s tronger, experience less worries, increase your ability to concentrat e, feel more energy and more connection to yourself, your neighbours and your local environment. You contribute to research and the develo pment of a new therapy.

What we expect from you:

You recognise yourself in the issues and wishes menti oned above
You are 10 years or older
You particip ate for 12 weeks (max. 2 hours per week) in a group of 5 to 12 people
You fill out a questionnaire 6 times and have your blood p ressure measured
You take care to create a safe space toget her with the group; sharing is allowed, not a must
In need of extra support? Bring a friend or caregiver along
Younger than 16? Permission of parent or caregiver is required
You speak Dutch or English

Practical information:

Location: Green locations in Amsterdam South-east (like Gardens of Brasa)

Fixed day & time chosen in con sultation with participants

Childcare possible with educati onal activities

Local public transportation expenses can be covered up to a specified amount

Start programme: from Sep tember 2026 onwards, until groups are filled

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Often tired, tense, stressed or low mood?

Difficulty to relax or concentrate because of daily worries or p ressures?

Longing for more energy, joy and meeting your nei ghbours?
Then we invite you to join NATURELAB! Experience the restoring power of a group programme in local nat ure. What is NATURELAB? An international research pr oject into the effects of nature on wellbeing. Using different activi ties in nature (like gardening, movement, noticing, expressive arts) we explore what practices work best for whom. Every participant will be randomly allocated one of to two groups. Personal data will be kep t anonymous; we take privacy very seriously and create a safe space t ogether. What you gain from participating:
This p rogramme can help you become mentally stronger, experience less worri es, increase your ability to concentrate, feel more energy and more c onnection to yourself, your neighbours and your local environment. Yo u contribute to research and the development of a new therapy. What we expect from you:

You recognise yourself in the issues and wishes mentioned above

You are 10 years o r older

You participate for 12 weeks (max. 2 hours per week ) in a group of 5 to 12 people

You fill out a questionnaire 6 times and have your blood pressure measured

You take car e to create a safe space together with the group; sharing is allowed, not a must

In need of extra support? Bring a friend or car egiver along

Younger than 16? Permission of parent or careg iver is required

You speak Dutch or English
Practical information:

Location: Green location s in Amsterdam South-east (like Gardens of Brasa)
Fixed day & time chosen in consultation with participants
Childc are possible with educational activities
Local public trans portation expenses can be covered up to a specified amount
Start programme: from September 2026 onwards, until groups are filled

This spring the NATURELAB project will introduce and evalu ate a novel nature-based therapeutic group programme at green locatio ns in Amsterdam South-East. This project aims to tackle challenges at the intersection of mental health, urbanization, and climate change. Register now and experience the healing power of nature. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR