Published Articles by Holly Merker

  • A magazine page featuring an article titled 'The Birding Rx Prescription' with a photo of a woman and a young boy birdwatching using binoculars near a body of water at sunset.

    The Birding Prescription - Birding Magazine

    by Holly Merker

    Featured in the American Birding Association's Birding Magazine's March 2024 issue.

    An overview of why "prescriptive birding" may hold the key to supporting wellbeing, and could act as an agent in disease prevention.

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  • A collection of illustrated birds, each labeled with their species name, surrounding the title "The Restorative Power of Birding" by Holly Merker, with additional text about birding.

    The Restorative Power of Birding - Psychotherapy Networker Magazine

    by Holly Merker

    Featured in Psychotherapy Networker Magazine, September / October 2024

    Specifically written for those in the mental healthcare roles, sharing how and why wild birds can support our healing, mental restoration, and overall wellbeing.

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