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Abbi Kent
Abbi is an experienced Nature Connection and Yoga Nidra Facilitator, with a background in ecology, conservation, and psychology. Currently she is the founder of Seeds of Sisterhood - a nature-based perinatal wellbeing programme that supports women in motherhood, as well as a Mental Health Officer for Your Park Bristol and Bath, where she leads Roots to Wellbeing - a community-based programme that integrates nature connection and mindfulness to support people’s wellbeing. Previously Abbi was a Wellbeing Project Officer for Wiltshire Wildlife Trust.
Experience
Mental Health & Nature-Based Wellbeing
Designing and delivering inclusive, evidence-informed wellbeing programmes supporting adults with diverse mental and physical health needs through nature connection.
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Perinatal & Family Wellbeing
Facilitation of safe, nurturing spaces supporting mothers and babies through the perinatal period, strengthening connection, confidence, and emotional well-being.​
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Mindfulness, Embodiment & Relaxation
Delivery of trauma-sensitive practices, including breathwork, body awareness, and Yoga Nidra to support stress reduction and nervous system regulation.
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Community Engagement & Project Leadership
Development and leadership of community-led initiatives, partnership building, and engagement with diverse communities, including founding and delivering successful community projects.
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​Research & Evaluation
Design and delivery of research projects in ecology and conservation, including academic research with the University of Oxford; published author in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
Professional Training
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Groupwork Skills – The Training Exchange (2025)
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2-Day Outdoor First Aid – First Aid Bristol (2024)
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Leading on Adult Safeguarding – SAFEcic (2024)
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Leading a Mother Nature Circle Facilitation Certification – Mother Nature Project (2024)
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Tending the Green Fire: Nature Connection Facilitation – Wildwise & Schumacher College (2021)
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Yoga Nidra Facilitator Certification – Total Yoga Nidra Network (2020)
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Initiation of the Sacred Feminine: Women’s Embodied Nature-based Course – Jewels Wingfield (2020–2021)
Call of the Wild: Nature Connection Facilitation – Wildwise & Schumacher College (2019)
Education
MSc Applied Ecology and Conservation (2011–2012) University of East Anglia
BSc Psychology (2005–2008) Newcastle University