VIP Garden Therapy Intensives: A Unique Approach to Healing in Nature

picture of woman in a garden therapy intensive in portland oregon
Share the Post:


Imagine spending a day immersed in the natural beauty of your own garden space, where the therapeutic process flows alongside the rhythms of nature. In a world where so much therapy happens in offices or virtual rooms, VIP Garden Therapy Intensives offer a refreshing alternative—a chance to heal, reflect, and reconnect with yourself in an environment that feels grounded and organic.

 

Experience Healing Like Never Before in Your Own Garden

VIP Garden Therapy Intensives are more than just a therapy session—they’re a full-day immersive experience designed to meet you where you feel most at ease. Taking place in the privacy of your garden or a trusted outdoor space, these intensives offer an unhurried and spacious way to focus on healing. Here, we blend the power of nature with deep therapeutic work to help you connect, process, and grow.

 

Nature as Your Partner in the Healing Process

There’s a reason why so many of us find solace in the outdoors. Nature naturally calms the nervous system, lowers stress levels, and supports emotional well-being. In a VIP Garden Therapy Intensive, nature becomes a powerful ally. Together, we create a therapeutic space that allows you to feel grounded, open, and ready to explore your inner landscape. This isn’t just therapy; it’s therapy with the grounding energy of the natural world.

picture of woman on a therapy intensive

 

Sample Schedule of a VIP Garden Therapy Intensive

Each VIP Garden Therapy Intensive is uniquely tailored to your needs, but here’s an idea of what a day might look like:

  • Morning Session (2 hours): We’ll begin by setting intentions and clarifying your goals. Whether you’re here to process a specific trauma or reconnect with your creative self, we’ll start by getting to the heart of what you want from this experience.
  • Break (30 minutes): Step away and take a mindful pause in your natural surroundings. Use this time to recharge, reflect, or simply be present.
  • Midday Processing Session (1.5 hour): This is where we go deeper. Using therapeutic techniques like Brainspotting, EMDR, or somatic practices, we focus on reprocessing difficult memories, releasing emotions, and finding closure. Nature acts as a supportive presence, grounding you as we do the work.
  • Lunch Break (1 hour): A break to nourish your body and mind catered by a local Portland restaurant of your choice. Let insights settle and prepare for the final integration work.
  • Afternoon Integration Session (1 hour): In this final session, we bring everything together. With grounding exercises and reflective conversation, we solidify the insights and release from the day, leaving you feeling centered and prepared for life beyond the session.

 

 

picture of woman walking on a mindful walk in the forest

 


 

This Approach is Perfect for Those Seeking Deeper, Focused Healing

Not every type of therapy suits everyone, and VIP Garden Therapy Intensives are ideal for people ready to go deep and have unhurried full day support of a trauma therapist. If you’re someone who has built foundational coping skills but feels the need to dig deeper, and you have a private garden for this work, this immersive experience offers just that opportunity. It’s especially suited for those who crave a unique, intensive approach and are motivated to make meaningful progress. This isn’t just about one session—it’s about creating lasting change.

 

A Blend of Techniques That’s Tailored to You

What makes these intensives so effective is the flexibility of approaches we can use based on what feels right for you. Throughout the day, we may draw from:

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART):and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy: Memory reconsolidation therapies that allows you to reprocess and re-script painful memories in ways that provide closure and reduce emotional distress.
  • Brainspotting: Using focused attention and eye position to reach deep parts of the brain where trauma and stress are stored.
  • Somatic Mindfulness: Body-based awareness exercises that help release stored tension, especially powerful in a natural setting.
  • Imagery and Metaphor: Nature often inspires powerful metaphors, which we can use to connect the internal work with the natural world around you, deepening the therapeutic impact.

These techniques, combined with the open environment, allow us to work flexibly, adapting to what resonates most with you as we go.

 

The Benefits of a Full-Day Therapy Intensive in Nature

Why choose a VIP Garden Therapy Intensive? Here’s what this unique format can offer:

  • More Ground Covered in Less Time: A full day allows us to dive into issues more thoroughly, potentially reducing the need for weekly sessions.
  • Focused, Uninterrupted Time: Without the typical stop-start of weekly sessions, you can immerse yourself fully in the process, leading to more profound insights.
  • Natural Calm and Grounding: The outdoor setting provides a calming effect, naturally supporting emotional regulation and allowing for deeper work.

 

What to Expect After Your VIP Garden Therapy Intensive

After a full day of focused, nature-based therapy, it’s normal to feel a mix of emotions—from clarity and calm to fatigue as your mind and body integrate the experience. We’ll wrap up with a debrief to ensure you feel grounded and supported. In the days and weeks following, you might notice ongoing shifts as the work continues to unfold and integrate into your life.

 

If you’re looking for a unique therapy experience that combines the healing power of nature with deep therapeutic work, a VIP Garden Therapy Intensive may be exactly what you need. This isn’t your typical session—it’s an immersive journey designed to help you feel more connected, grounded, and ready to move forward.

Ready to explore what’s possible? Let’s see if a VIP Garden Therapy Intensive could be the next step in your healing journey.

 

 

Share the Post:
Picture of Hi, I'm Ashley. Nice to meet you!

Hi, I'm Ashley. Nice to meet you!

I'm a trauma therapist located in Portland, Oregon trained in some of the best deep brain therapies out there- ART, EMDR, and Brainspotting. In my free time I loves snacks, gardening, and fantasy novels.

Learn More

Check out related posts