With the warm weather finally arriving, I’ve heard many conversations about getting gardens ready for the summer months. As a houseplant enthusiast myself, I began reflecting on the individual and relational therapeutic benefits of green spaces and gardening and wanted to share them with you.

The month of May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness month, focusing on the importance of well-being, barriers and challenges those with mental health conditions face, continuing to destigmatize these barriers while providing more understanding, support, and access to resources. 

So often couples come to therapy to work on communication and building intimacy in their relationship. Couples struggle with how to do this, when to find the time, and where to get started. Here are three activities that can be used at your leisure: