Rainbow Community Projects CIC - Chiara Fortina Founder and Director
Rainbow CommUnity Projects is a non-profit organisation providing innovative therapeutic interventions combining traditional therapy with the healing power of nature
Chiara Fortina is the Founder and Director. It was established in 2019.
(Registered Company House 12246639)
Rainbow Community Projects has delivered many nature-based projects, some of them funded and some self-supported. These include:
- 5 Ecotherapy Group Programmes (partially funded by Brighton & Hove and Sussex Foundation)
- Multi-cultural Ecotherapy Walks (Brighton & Hove partially funded)
- Outdoor Family therapy sessions
- Ecotherapy sessions for Mental Health in Whitehawk (East Brighton Trust Funding)
- Green Festival More Green Less Screen (Coop Community Funding)
- Green community Wellbeing Craft sessions (supported by donations)
The projects are led by Chiara Fortina, Community-based Systemic and Family Psychotherapist and Ecotherapist, author and trainer. She is a very experienced group leader and facilitator.
Walking Roots Project
The project has been commissioned by DRI - Diversity Resource International, a non-profit organisation supporting ethnically diverse and migrant communities in Sussex. These ecosystemic walks are for women from ethnically diverse backgrounds, experiencing isolation or migration-related stress. The walks invite to explore and connect with the High Weald landscapes and each other to enhance their well-being and deepen their sense of belonging.
Ecotherapy Group Programme
The focus of the group is to engage in nature-connection activities in relation to wellbeing, self-care and personal growth. It will be a closed group of up to 12 participants. The activities will be achievable and inclusive for all participants. The 8-week programme is run in beautiful greenspaces in Woodingdean, Brighton or another agreed location.
Ecotherapy For Mental Health
An individual programme of 8 ecotherapy sessions that are tailor-made for each person. The programme will help people get familiar with their local green spaces, and identify barriers to regular contact with nature for their wellbeing. It will involve nature-connection activities to facilitate mindfulness and interacting with nature to experience the benefits of spending time in nature to improve mental health.
If you are an organisation interested in commissioning a nature-based project just get in touch to discuss your needs.
If you are a professional and you wish to refer anyone who can benefit from these projects or wish to volunteer and learn about Ecotherapy please get in touch.
