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Explore evidence-based courses, books and tools to flourish in life through education, wellness psychology and ecopsychology. You will discover curated treasures guiding you to knowledge, resources and practical ways for you and your loved ones to flourish in life!

Foundations

• Education for lifelong learning provides tools for healthy cognitive and emotional development.

• Wellness psychology applies empirically supported strategies (positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle habits) to build resilience, meaning and flourishing.

• Ecotherapy restores our relationship with the natural world and enhances our wellbeing. Harmonizing with nature reduces stress, improves mood, restores attention and elevates one's purpose in life.

• Dr. Edel Sanders offers holistic education and a path to thriving through educational and psychological skills, including nature-based practices.

Wellness Tools, Programs, Courses, Certifications and Exclusive Memberships offered:

Wellness Tools

• Journals

• Resources

  • Free Articles and Worksheets

  • Membership Library

My guided journal for flourishing is available here in hardback and paperback covers. Eco journals featuring encouragement, guidance, field note layouts and nature photography are also available here.

Courses

Evidence-based courses to flourish in your life, to thrive in your career or to guide your child through their educational journey:

• Foundations of Ecopsychology (certificate course): Look for programs taught by clinicians/researchers that cover nature-mental health mechanisms, assessment, and nature-based interventions. Prioritize courses with reading lists anchored in peer-reviewed research and applied case examples.

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): An 8-week, manualized program with robust evidence for reducing anxiety, depression, and stress. Available through trained instructors and credible online providers.

• Positive Psychology Interventions (PPI) course: Teaches gratitude, strengths-based work, savoring, and values-aligned goal setting—strategies with strong meta-analytic support for increasing well-being.

• Nature-Based Therapeutic Skills for Clinicians: Short professional trainings on conducting ecotherapy walks, wilderness therapy

Certifications

Memberships

Credentials in a Nutshell:

Developmental & Wellness Psychologist, Educator, Researcher and Author

• PhD at The University of Cambridge

• MEd, MA & BA at Columbia University (graduating with honors in all degrees)

• Professor for 20 Years at 5 Universities

• Educational Leader for 12 Years

  • Dean of Psychology & Academic Writing Director (9 yrs)

  • Research Lead & Senior Researcher (3 yrs)

• Author/Co-Author of 30 Peer-Reviewed Publications