Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT)

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Amy Riske Claimed

Whitehorse, YT, Canada

Guide Details

Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada

I believe that my experience of life is an experience of constant flux AND I still try to cling, grasp and control so that I can be more comfortable. I also believe that each individual has an inner wisdom of the life that is best for them - including myself. My wisdom was buried and tangled by the expectations of the social world - it was and is incredibly helpful for me to heal through working in partnership with coaches, guides and the land. I am on a journey of re-wilding, remembering, and uncovering the gifts I have to bring to the world.

I was born on Treaty 7 territory, in what is also known as Calgary, Canada. In my adult life I have mostly lived in Northern Canada, currently and very gratefully on the traditional territories of the Ta’an Kwäch’än Council and the Kwanlin Dün First Nation. I acknowledge the lands and waters that sustain my life and acknowledge the stewardship of Yukon First Nations in caring for the lands and waters since time immemorial. I am a daughter, mother, wife, sister, and aunty. I recognize that I have many characteristics which provide me unearned advantages in western culture, including being white, cis gender, straight passing, university educated, able bodied and a home owner.

I have worked for many years in health care, as a physiotherapist and a health care executive. A recent experience with occupational burnout provided me the opportunity to explore a new way of living, not just a new way of ‘working’. My process of healing has led to my current life philosophy - using embodied and meditative practices to help me recognize what brings me freedom, peace, love and joy, and then turning my feet and taking turtle steps in that direction. I want to share these practices for the benefit of all things in this world - Nature and Forest Therapy guiding through the lineage of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, Wayfinder Life Coaching (www.marthabeck.com) and meditation teaching soon to come.

Certified Guide:
Yes
Training Received From:
Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT)*
Language(s):
English
Title / Role:
Certifed Guide
Certified Trail Consultant:
No

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