Kathleen Donchak, PhD

Kathleen Donchak, PhD

Pacfic Northwest, USA
Kathleen Donchak guides writers to discover their unique language of nature connection. Her seasonal writing circles and Sunday Letters create spaces where expression flourishes.
Nov
12
Nature Writing as Applied EcoArt

Nature Writing as Applied EcoArt

When we think of nature writing, we often imagine pages filled with rich descriptions of landscapes, seasons, and wildlife. But
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Nov
10
Awakening Your Ecological Self Through Sensory Writing

Awakening Your Ecological Self Through Sensory Writing

Our connection to nature is innate but, for many, lies hidden. To begin a relationship with another, we must speak
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Nov
07
Present Moment Nature Connection

Present Moment Nature Connection

A simple practice for present moment nature connection.
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Oct
28
A New Story in the Forest

A New Story in the Forest

Being immersed in a forest for the past few weeks has me thinking about the connection between biodiversity and neurodiversity.
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Oct
20
Embracing the Seasons of Education

Embracing the Seasons of Education

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Oct
13
Attunement to Nature and Self

Attunement to Nature and Self

On a visit to see my mother, I noticed her daily ritual: moments spent outside, simply being with herself. She
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Jul
14
Communion with the Self

Communion with the Self

The essence of who we are is inexpressible in language, but the yearning for communion with the self is universal.
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May
12
The Imperfect Art of Journaling

The Imperfect Art of Journaling

Journal writing is an act of kindness to the self that can flow over onto others. We reflect, consider, celebrate,
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Jan
07
Living Among the Trees

Living Among the Trees

We moved to the woods while our house in town is being built. Surrounded by forested wetlands, it feels as
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Dec
03
The Essence of Home

The Essence of Home

The home we will leave this week ceased to be ours when I removed our personal mementos and created a
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