Hello, I’m Dr. Edel Sanders.
As a Columbia and Cambridge educated cognitive and developmental psychologist with a decade of academic leadership (dean and head of research in psychology) guiding faculty and undergraduate/graduate students, I prepared to guide you to a place of wellness. Using Cognitive Behavioral and Stress Reduction strategies, I will help you redirect your thinking and emotional patterns toward holistic healing and growth.
My Approach
What began as a passion project has evolved into something more. We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more excited for what’s ahead. What sets us apart isn’t just our process—it’s the intention behind it. We take time to understand, explore, and create with purpose at every turn.
Simple ideas
Through every step, we've focused on staying true to our values and making space for thoughtful, lasting work.
Lasting impact
We build with clarity, act with integrity, and always stay curious.
Wellness Goals & Academic Credentials in a Nutshell:
Explore evidence-based courses, books and tools to flourish in life through education, wellness psychology and ecopsychology. You will discover curated treasures guiding you to knowledge, resources and practical ways for you and your loved ones to flourish in life!
Foundations
Education for lifelong learning provides tools for healthy cognitive and emotional development.
Wellness psychology applies empirically supported strategies (positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, healthy lifestyle habits) to build resilience, meaning and flourishing.
Ecotherapy restores our relationship with the natural world and enhances our wellbeing. Harmonizing with nature reduces stress, improves mood, restores attention and elevates one's purpose in life.
Dr. Edel Sanders offers holistic education and a path to thriving through educational and psychological skills, including nature-based practices.
Wellness Tools, Programs, Courses, Certifications and Exclusive Memberships offered:
Wellness Tools
Journals
Resources
Free Articles and Worksheets
Membership Library
My guided journal for flourishing is available here in hardback and paperback covers. Eco journals featuring encouragement, guidance, field note layouts and nature photography are also available here.
Courses
Evidence-based courses to flourish in your life, to thrive in your career or to guide your child through their educational journey:
Foundations of Ecopsychology (certificate course): Look for programs taught by clinicians/researchers that cover nature-mental health mechanisms, assessment, and nature-based interventions. Prioritize courses with reading lists anchored in peer-reviewed research and applied case examples.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR): An 8-week, manualized program with robust evidence for reducing anxiety, depression, and stress. Available through trained instructors and credible online providers.
Positive Psychology Interventions (PPI) course: Teaches gratitude, strengths-based work, savoring, and values-aligned goal setting—strategies with strong meta-analytic support for increasing well-being.
Nature-Based Therapeutic Skills for Clinicians: Short professional trainings on conducting ecotherapy walks, wilderness therapy
Certifications
Memberships
Credentials in a Nutshell:
Developmental & Wellness Psychologist, Educator, Researcher and Author
PhD at The University of Cambridge
MEd, MA & BA at Columbia University (graduating with honors in all degrees)
Professor for 20 Years at 5 Universities
Educational Leader for 12 Years
Dean of Psychology & Academic Writing Director (9 yrs)
Research Lead & Senior Researcher (3 yrs)
Author/Co-Author of 30 Peer-Reviewed Publications
Giving a talk on music and its effect on one’s mood and mind for the Oxford & Cambridge Alumni Society in Czechia at Tynska Literary Café on the Vltava riverfront amidst the Charles University campus.
Big Ideas, Real Impact.
Every event we host is designed with intention, from the atmosphere we create to the way each session flows.