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Carolina Wilderness Renewal

Carolina Wilderness Renewal Carolina Wilderness Renewal Carolina Wilderness Renewal

Promoting nature's healing for the world's helpers 

Carolina Wilderness Renewal

Carolina Wilderness Renewal Carolina Wilderness Renewal Carolina Wilderness Renewal

Promoting nature's healing for the world's helpers 

Who We Are

 Carolina Wilderness Renewal offers workshops, seminars, outings, and retreats promoting the therapeutic value of nature for those in helping professions including healthcare, education, and public service. 


Individuals in these fields are susceptible to what  is  known  as  vicarious stress – they not only have their own stresses, they also experience the burdens of those for whom they care – which can lead to compassion fatigue and increase the likelihood of burnout.  We want to help these helpers and servants develop resilience so they can continue their essential roles.

About

Purpose:

  • Carolina Wilderness Renewal exists to provide opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds and situations to learn about and experience the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of time spent in natural settings, free from the distractions of human busyness we find ourselves in. 

What We Do:

 Carolina Wilderness Renewal offers programs and experiences designed for and geared toward multiple audiences, especially those in helping professions including education, medicine, and public service. People in these fields are susceptible to what is known as vicarious stress – they not only have their own burdens, they also frequently take on those for whom they care – which can lead to compassion fatigue and increase the likelihood of burnout. 

Why We Do It:

  • Many of us are increasingly exhausted, anxious, and emotionally spent from work demands, family, church, and civic obligations, and technology dependence.
  • Withdrawal from life responsibilities and avoidance of stress are not realistic options for most; however, regular and intentional periods of rest, contemplation, and restoration can provide the renewal necessary to effectively fulfill the roles we find ourselves in.
  • The natural world is physically, mentally, and spiritually therapeutic and time spent in wilderness settings, both in community and in solitude, is beneficial. 

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Facilitators

Rocky Nation, M.Ed., Ph.D. - Founder

Rocky has an M.Ed. from Converse College and a Ph.D. from Clemson University.  He holds certificates in Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy Facilitation, Positive Psychology Resilience Studies, Mental Health and Resilience for Healthcare Workers, and Psychological First Aid.  Rocky is currently Associate Professor of Biology at Anderson University in Anderson, SC. His research interests include quantifying physiological responses to mindfulness and nature-based stress management practices. In addition to academic interests and outdoor pursuits, Rocky serves on the boards of the Foothills Trail Conservancy and Rocky River Conservancy

Jeanne Malmgren, M.Ed., LPC

  Jeanne holds an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Clemson University and is a nationally board-certified counselor (NCC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is a member of the South Carolina Association of Licensed Professional Counselors and American Mental Health Counselors Association. Jeanne has also received post-graduate training in art therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.  Most importantly for our purposes, Jeanne is also a Certified Clinical Ecotherapist and practices nature-based therapy in outdoor settings around the Upstate. 

Contact Us

Contact us with questions - cwrenewal@gmail.com

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