Research + Resources

Resources & Research

**UPDATING IN 2025 WITH MANY RESEARCH ARTICLES, PROGRAMS, ORGANIZATIONS, ETC...

Below are some resources Wil has created about the work of Soft Pine Wellness. You can download the PDFs by right clicking and choosing to download.

Past the documents, you will find links to resources and research on forest bathing, nature therapy and mindfulness.

Soft Pine Wellness Documents

Overview of Soft Pine Wellness programs and Wil Brunner's CV

A free to use, self-guided meditation to be done anywhere, anytime, when out in nature.

Helpful resources for tough emotions and experiences of the climate crisis and other environmental challenges.

Forest Bathing Links
Association of Nature and Forest Therapy
Canadian Geographic, ANFT guide in Ottawa, 2021
Boston Globe, health benefits, 2021
CBC Calgary, ANFT instructor Ronna Schneberger, 2020
Lifehacker article, COVID virtual forest bathing, 2020
WebMD health benefits, ANFT California, 2019
Dr. Qing Li article, Japanese Researcher & Creator, 2018

Nature-based Therapy & Wellbeing Links
Park Prescriptions Program -> BC, SASK, MAN & ON doctors prescribing nature
Nature Therapy Online Podcast, Andy McGeeney episode
Pine River Institute, Outdoor Leadership Program
Positive Psychology, benefits of nature

Mindfulness Links
Centre for Mindfulness Studies, Toronto
CMHA Mindfulness Benefits
NS Health Mindfulness Resources
Mindful.org