BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam//NONSGML v1.0//EN NAME:NATURELAB - Therapeutic group METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260501T000000 DTEND:20260731T235900 DTSTAMP:20260501T000000 UID:2026/naturelab-therapeutic-gro@8F96275E-9F55-4B3F-A143-836282E12573 CREATED:20260521T093001 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 (2 hours per week)
You fill out a question naire 6 times and have your blood pressure measured
You tak e care to create a safe space together with the group; sharing is all owed, not a must
In need of extra support? Bring a friend o r caregiver along
Younger than 16? Permission of parent or caregiver is required
You speak Dutch or English

< p>Practical information:

Location: Gree n locations in Amsterdam South-east (like Gardens of Brasa)
Fixed day & time chosen in consultation with participants
Childcare possible with educational activities
Local pu blic transportation expenses can be covered up to a specified amount< /li>
Start programme: from May 2026 onwards, until groups are fi lled

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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 (2 hours per week)
You fill out a questionnaire 6 times and have your blood press ure measured
You take care to create a safe space together with the group; sharing is allowed, not a must
In need of e xtra support? Bring a friend or caregiver along
Younger tha n 16? Permission of parent or caregiver is required
You spe ak Dutch or English

Practical information:

Location: Green locations in Amsterdam South-east (like Ga rdens of Brasa)
Fixed day & time chosen in consultation with participants
Childcare possible with educational acti vities
Local public transportation expenses can be covered up to a specified amount
Start programme: from May 2026 onw ards, until groups are filled

This spring the NATURELAB pro ject will introduce and evaluate a novel nature-based therapeutic gro up programme at green locations in Amsterdam South-East. This project aims to tackle challenges at the intersection of mental health, urba nization, and climate change. Register now and experience the healing power of nature. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR