Roy Kareem | Nature, creativity and coaching | Watershed
Channel: Watershed
Date: 22/07/2022

"Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life." John Muir

This Lunchtime Talk is about the science of what being outdoors brings to our mental health and creativity, the stories and work that emanate from such experiences, and how we can bring more of if all into our lives.

There is now a wealth of research into how being in the outdoors brings us a wealth of benefits: from lowering stress and levels of anxiety, to increasing creativity and generosity. But what are the theories behind this? And how can we utilise this knowledge to bring the best of us out in our work, lives and our relationships to the outdoors and nature more widely? Roy will introduce the concepts, theories and practical examples of how being in natural spaces makes us happier and healthier, from the concept of biophilia to forest bathing, Attention Restoration Theory, and the 'Nature Pyramid'.

As a trained coach, Roy will also introduce the idea of 'nature based coaching', where the outdoors is used as catalyst for thinking and working through everyday problems.

As a former Black and Green Ambassador for Bristol, Roy will weave the concepts of intersectionality and ethnicity into his own interpretation of how we relate to the land and how this can fundamentally affect our individual and collective sense of belonging in nature.

Join us online on YouTube Live, or in the building on Friday 22nd July 2022 at 1pm for the talk and to take part in the Q and A discussion afterwards. 

This event is part of Watershed's The Future is Collective programme, supported by Arts Council England.

The lunchtime talks are partly supported by MyWorld, a project led by the University of Bristol to support creative industries in the region.