Rooted Resilience: A Holistic, Nature-Informed Wellbeing Experience
With Cole Hooley (Middle Path Wellness, Ecotherapy with Cole) Rooted Resilience is a 90-minute immersive workshop exploring the intersection of holistic mental health, nervous system science, and our connection to nature. In the dynamic energy of Beardfest, this session offers a chance to slow down and return to your body through grounding, body-based (bottom-up) practices. You’ll be guided through breathwork, gentle movement, and sensory awareness techniques rooted in ecotherapy and somatic psychology—all designed to help regulate your nervous system and support emotional balance. We’ll explore how time in nature supports stress recovery, fosters resilience, and deepens self-awareness, along with simple practices you can integrate into your everyday life. Whether you're moving through stress, seeking more balance, or simply curious about the healing power of the natural world, this workshop invites you to reconnect—with yourself, your body, and the rhythms that support your well-being.
Nicole Lynne Hooley (Cole), MSED, E-RYT 500 is a holistic therapist, educator, and ecotherapy practitioner dedicated to helping individuals cultivate resilience and well-being through nature-based healing. With over a decade of experience, she integrates psychotherapy, mindfulness, and movement to support emotional balance and connection to the natural world. Cole is the founder of Middle Path Wellness and creator of Ecotherapy with Cole, where she works with adolescents, adults, schools, universities, and workplaces to bridge the connection between mental health, nature, and stress reduction. She holds a Master’s in School & Mental Health Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania and practices under the supervision of licensed therapists in Philadelphia and York, PA. In addition to offering ecotherapy, corporate wellness programs, and virtual holistic psychotherapy, she enjoys backpacking, roller skating, teaching yoga, practicing Reiki, and creating nourishing plant-based meals.