Welcome to the
Program
Our Mission
The mission of the Women In Nature (WIN) Program is to empower and support girls and women who have experienced trauma by providing them with therapeutic outdoor experiences that promote healing, resilience, and personal growth. Through nature-based activities, WIN offers a safe and supportive environment where participants can build self-confidence, develop inner strength, and find emotional balance.
Our Vision
Our vision is a world where every woman and girl has access to the healing power of nature. WIN envisions a future where outdoor spaces are used not only for recreation but as essential tools for trauma recovery, emotional wellness, and community building. By reconnecting participants with the natural world, we aim to inspire hope, self-discovery, and lasting positive change
My Story
Altheia Tyler,
Founder of WIN (Women In Nature)
Women In Nature (WIN) is a trauma-informed outdoor wellness program dedicated to supporting girls and women such as myself who have experienced emotional, physical, or psychological trauma. I founded the WIN program because
I am a survivor of sexual assault.
Founded on the belief and experience that nature can be a powerful outlet for healing, WIN combines guided outdoor activities with mentorship and peer support to create meaningful and restorative experiences.
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Acknowledging
Your Trauma & Signs
"It's the beginning to empowering your future"
Traumatic experiences include but not limited to:
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A significant portion of women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime, and it's a leading cause of trauma.
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Survivors of child sexual abuse, which can have long-lasting consequences.
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Intimate partner violence is a major source of trauma for women, often involving physical and psychological abuse.
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Physical violence, either during childhood or in adulthood, can lead to significant emotional and physical trauma.
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Emotional abuse, manipulation, and control can be deeply damaging and contribute to long-term mental health issues.
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Neglect, including emotional or physical neglect, can have an effect on development and well-being.
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Experiencing or witnessing violence, whether it's violence against oneself or others, can be a highly traumatic event.
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Ongoing exposure to violence, abuse, or other adverse experiences can lead to chronic trauma, impacting overall health and well-being.
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Events like earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes can be traumatic, and women may be disproportionately affected by their mental health consequences.
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Car accidents and other serious injuries can be traumatizing and contribute to long-term mental health challenges.
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Combat and Military Experiences:
Women serving in the military may experience combat-related trauma, including sexual assault and witnessing violence.
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The death of a loved one, especially if sudden or violent, can lead to traumatic grief and related mental health issues.
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Signs of Trauma
Here are some signs of Trauma but are different or the same in each individual
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Irritability
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Feelings of guilt or shame
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Easily startled
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Emotional numbness
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Intrusive thought
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Difficulty concentrating
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Difficulty trusting others
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Flashbacks
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Headaches
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Nightmares
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Racing heart
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Self-destructive behavior
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Fatigue
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Feeling hopeless
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Panicking when reminded of the trauma
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Reenactment of traumatic event/past
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Withdrawing
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Anger
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Feeling strong guilt, horror or anger
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Having nightmares of the event
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Heightened sensitivity
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Oppositional behavior
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Other symptoms of anxiety
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Overly alert to danger (hypervigilance)
Now that you know that you are not alone and have acknowledged the signs associated,
Let's make a difference in our future.
Benefits
of The (W.I.N) Program
Outdoor activities like Archery, Fishing, Hiking or Walking can offer powerful, therapeutic benefits for women and girls who have experienced trauma. These activities help foster healing across emotional, psychological, and physiological dimensions. Here's how:
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1. Emotional Healing and Regulation
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Safe emotional outlet: Physical activities offer a way to release built-up tension and process difficult emotions without needing to verbalize them.
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Empowerment: Mastery of skills like archery or fishing can restore a sense of control, confidence, and agency often disrupted by trauma.
2. Mental and Psychological Benefits
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Reduction in PTSD symptoms: Time in nature is associated with reduced anxiety, depression, and hypervigilance—common symptoms of trauma.
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Mindfulness and grounding: Activities like walking and hiking encourage present-moment awareness, helping to reduce dissociation and intrusive thoughts.
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Cognitive restructuring: Engaging in new, positive experiences helps rewire the brain's stress response and build resilience.
3. Social Reconnection and Trust Building
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Rebuilding trust in others: Group activities foster safe social interactions, helping survivors reestablish interpersonal trust.
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Sense of belonging: Participation in community gardens, walking groups, or fishing helps reduce isolation.
4. Physiological and Nervous System Regulation
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Regulation of the stress response: Gentle rhythmic actions (like casting a line or walking on a trail) can calm the autonomic nervous system.
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Improved sleep and appetite: Regular outdoor activity promotes better sleep cycles and overall body regulation.
5. Identity and Self-Worth
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Reclaiming space and self: Engaging in traditionally empowering, skill-based activities helps survivors redefine themselves outside of victimhood.
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Nature as a mirror: Time outdoors can promote self-reflection and a sense of connectedness to something larger, which supports spiritual healing.
Join Us
Women In Nature Program
Positive change and support
Women In Nature (WIN) is a trauma-informed outdoor wellness program dedicated to supporting girls and women such as myself who have experienced emotional, physical, or psychological trauma.
Our program is designed to help participants reconnect with themselves and the world around them, while gaining tools for long-term emotional health and personal empowerment.
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Join The WIN Program and start your healing process.
