Guide Details
Jacksonville, Florida
Christine Watson is a Certified Forest Therapy Guide located in NE Florida. She offers customized walks for groups, individuals, or special events. She combines her love of nature with extensive experience in the leadership development field by designing experiences that develop heart-centered leaders who desire to improve their world. Her vision is to live in a world where humans infuse life with joy, connection, and nature's wisdom.
Typical locations for forest bathing walks include woodlands, marshes, estuaries, the beach, botanical gardens, and local parks. Her walks are offered for all ages and abilities, catering to the needs of each individual and group.
It was the practice of forest bathing that supported Christine's recovery from burnout. Employing the techniques of mindfulness and slowing down to recognize the intricate patterns and design of nature provided a framework on which to build strength, leaning into a life of gratitude. When combined with a focus on resilience, forest bathing offer participants a much-needed alternative to the busyness of modern life.
By applying her forest therapy background to leadership development, Christine is also able to provide a holistic approach to personal development by integrating heart-centered leadership principles, resilience building techniques, and effective communication strategies. She is a Personal Resilience Practitioner, an Everything DiSC Authorized Partner, and a Marcus Buckingham Love + Work Leader.