As part of World Refugee Week 2025, Dose of Nature was honoured to deliver a special workshop for LEAH (Learn English At Home).

LEAH supports adults in the local refugee and migrant community by offering free, one-to-one English lessons and community learning. Many of the individuals they work with are navigating complex transitions—leaving behind home, language, and familiarity. It was a privilege to be invited to share how nature can offer moments of healing, grounding, and belonging, even in a new country.

Workshop Highlights
Dr Alison Greenwood, Counselling Psychologist and CEO and Founder of Dose of Nature, led the session. Drawing on her clinical background and nature-based therapy work, she introduced simple ways to use time in nature to support mental well-being.

Together, we explored:

• How nature lowers anxiety and improves mood
• Why natural sights and sounds help us relax
• Tips for noticing everyday nature in urban settings

We were inspired by the curiosity, courage, and warmth of the LEAH learners who attended.

Why It Matters
Refugees and asylum seekers often experience isolation and stress, especially in unfamiliar environments. Nature can be a powerful source of connection and calm. LEAH’s work already does so much to reduce barriers—offering language skills and community support. We’re proud to complement that with tools to support mental health through nature.

A Shared Mission
At Dose of Nature, we believe everyone deserves access to the benefits of the natural world. Collaborating with organisations like LEAH reminds us how shared spaces—parks, gardens, even city trees—can become places of belonging and restoration.