Abstract
SYNOPSISThis article sets out a discussion of a five-day nature-based programme at Penny Brohn Cancer Care. This programme is built on the work of Joseph Campbell, particularly his work towards what he called ‘The Monomyth’ of the Hero's Journey. Within this framework, facilitators lead the group both indoors (in the Garden Room) but also accessing the five-acre garden at Penny Brohn. This offers the participants the opportunity to use nature-oriented interventions that encourage reflection, self encounter, group sharing and connection to nature. Within this article, the process of the course is explored and its connection to the Hero's Journey expanded. The writer also compares the possible outcomes with the work of post-traumatic growth theory and research. it is proposed that a future research/evaluation project could be carried out to explore impact within the themes set out in aspects of post-traumatic growth research.
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