David John Roland

Writer, speaker, psychologist, forest guide & ocean swimmer. Managing life disruption and finding calm. Author The Power of Suffering, How I Rescued My Brain

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@AlanKohler It appears we haven't reached the tipping point in peoples' minds yet, even though we have reached the climate tipping point. Human psychology is not always rational and connected with the facts.

[David John Roland @davjroland]

We value trees and probably take them for granted too much.

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@CC_Walton @StanSteindl https://t.co/OgOCIDIj3H

[Dr Shuge Zhang @ZhangShuge]

NEW PAPER with @DrKirstenMcEwan: Self-compassion predicted an upward trajectory of prosocial behaviour in sport. Fear of self-compassion and receiving compassion linked to greater antisocial and poorer prosocial behaviour. https://t.co/vFzYqaDeNT
@DerbyUniSportEx @CompMindFound

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@CC_Walton @StanSteindl This is a wonderful initiative. It's been a long time since I did my PhD research on performance anxiety using mental skills training and CBT. Today I would definitely focus on self-compassion training. :)

[David John Roland @davjroland]

Wonderful book. Makes the research on nature connection accessible and brings it into everyday focus. #nature #forestbathing
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[Miles Richardson @findingnature]

How did we lose our close bond with nature?

What hidden links with nature remain?

How can we create a new relationship with nature?

https://t.co/g4ugYF8cYu

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@findingnature Wonderful book. Makes the research on nature connection accessible and brings it into everyday focus. :)

[Miles Richardson @findingnature]

Human Connection With Nature Improves Wellbeing and Pro-Environmental Behaviours: Study https://t.co/LBh27yhWzV

[David John Roland @davjroland]

Lismore Symphony Orchestra’s first performance since the floods of last year in St Cartage’s Cathedral, which was flooded for the first time ever. Absolutely packed and a standing ovation #flood #music #recovery

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@findingnature Done already

[Miles Richardson @findingnature]

Reconnection: Fixing our broken relationship with nature

How did our relationship with nature fail, why does it matter and how can we fix it?

4th April 2023 with @pelagicpublish https://t.co/g4ugYF8cYu

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@GreatForestNP Health and wellbeing are strong reasons also. Plenty of research on how forests improve mental and physical health. Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, UK, and Finland amongst others see preservation and accessibility to forests as part of the health budget.

[Vision Australia @visionaustralia]

@davjroland @SimonSchusterAU It's sure to be a fascinating session!

[David John Roland @davjroland]

Looking forward to the conversation with Maurice Gleeson and Vision Australia next Tuesday 28th. Growing wisdom through life upheaval. Free to join us online https://t.co/6NByqAz6pv
#vision #Disability #posttraumaticgrowth @SimonSchusterAU @visionaustralia

[Miles Richardson @findingnature]

Nature-based citizen science improved the well-being of those involved and strengthened their connection to nature https://t.co/QYwF2W57fq

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@StanSteindl Being silent when in nature, the senses open to everything.

[Miles Richardson @findingnature]

Our latest research published in Urban Ecology shows that noticing the joy of birds significantly lowers anxiety - but we also know that most adults don't notice birds... https://t.co/Hqdn0zMsxs

[Miles Richardson @findingnature]

The Nature Connection Handbook is approaching 25,000 downloads. Great to know there's such interest in:

What nature connection is and why it matters ✅
How to grow closer to nature ✅
Nature connection case studies ✅

https://t.co/qs5IaHxCJJ

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@michaelhawton Excellent!

[David John Roland @davjroland]

@findingnature Yes,amazing. Shows we need to have faith in our beliefs to persevere when others turn their backs.