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Join Licensed
Clinical Social Worker and ecotherapy practitioner Aiyana Smith for a powerful
presentation on the healing power of nature. Aiyana weaves together modern
research and Indigenous wisdom to explore how spending time outdoors supports
emotional wellness, reduces stress, and restores balance. This engaging session will include an overview of the mental health benefits of
nature, a grounding practice you can use on any hike, and space for reflection
and discussion. Participants will walk away with simple tools to deepen their
connection to the land—and themselves—during their weekly hikes and beyond. Meet
at the Long Pond Greenbelt Nature Center, 1061 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor
Turnpike.
Aiyana Smith, LCSW, is a proud
member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation, a licensed clinical social worker, mother,
grandmother, and community healer. She is the founder of Blossom Sustainable Development and
Counseling Services, where she blends culturally rooted practices with modern mental
health approaches to support healing and wellness across Indigenous communities. She
brings over 20 years of experience in trauma recovery and behavioral health to
her work.
