Simon Høegmark
Simon Høegmark is a Danish researcher, author, and lecturer specializing in nature-based health promotion and environmental psychology.[1]
Education
Høegmark is educated as a teacher, nature guide, outdoor guide and a master's degree in natural science, a master's degree in sports and health, and a PhD in naturepsychology from the Department of Psychology at the University of Southern Denmark.[2]
Career
Høegmark is the director and co-owner of the company ViNatur, which specializes in nature-based health promotion.[3] He has a background as a teacher, nature guide, outdoor guide and a master's degree in natural science.[4] He has worked for many years as a manager at the natural history museum Naturama in Svendborg and at the Fjord & Bælt Center in Kerteminde in Denmark.[5][6]
He works daily with regenerative management and natural psychology in the field of tension between health, nature, regenerative thinking and sustainability.[7] Høegmark is the author of the book We are nature - rediscover and feel nature's healing powers. and of the book " In pact with nature - a scientific journey into a magical universe".[8][9]
In his research, Høegmark has explored the impact of nature-based rehabilitation programs, particularly for men experiencing life crises. His work emphasizes the therapeutic potential of nature in addressing mental health challenges.[10]
He has developed the NBMC method, which stands for Nature, Body, Mind, and Community, aiming to enhance physical and mental health through nature-based interventions.[11][12] This method has been implemented in various Danish municipalities and organizations to improve well-being and social cohesion. Today NBMC method is used in the healthcare sector, as well-being in workplaces and as a management tool.[13]
Selected publication
• Høegmark, S., Andersen, T. E., Grahn, P., & Roessler, K. K. (2021). The Wildman Programme—Rehabilitation and Reconnection with Nature for Men with Mental or Physical Health Problems—A Matched-Control Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(20), 10812.[14]
• Høegmark, S., Andersen, T. E., Grahn, P., & Roessler, K. K. (2022). The Wildman Programme—Experiences from a First Implementation of a Nature-Based Intervention Designed for Men with Stress and Chronic Illnesses. Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 46, 101512.[15]
• Høegmark, S., Andersen, T. E., Grahn, P., & Roessler, K. K. (2020). The Wildman Programme: A Nature-Based Rehabilitation Programme Enhancing Quality of Life for Men on Long-Term Sick Leave—Study Protocol for a Matched Controlled Study in Denmark. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(9), 3171.[16]
References
- ↑ "Simon Høegmark - PH.D. & underviser på naturterapi uddannelsen". Seminarer (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ "Naturterapi uddannelsen – Deltag på en unik uddannelse". Seminarer (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ "Talk about Nature & Health by Simon Høgsmark – Outdoor Institute". Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ "Kultur som sundhedsfremme — Simon Høegmark". Kultur som sundhedsfremme (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ "Simon Høegmark Foredrag | Naturens helbredende kræfter". www.athenas.dk (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ "Simon Høegmark". Københavns Folkeuniversitet (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ "Simon Høegmark – IFS" (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ Sandberg, Eva; Rohde, Torfinn; Nykänen, Riitta; Cserhalmi, Niklas; Lohne, Brita Homleid; Sandell, Klas; Edlev, Lasse; Sætermo, Benny; Carlsson, Tomas; Sørensen, Ole; Hanssen, Kjersti; Danielsen, Live Solbrækken; Fagerwing, Lena; Schmidt, Thomas Larsen; Knudsen, Mette Aaskov (2020-04-27). "The 30th Author – You".
- ↑ SAXO.com. "Alle bøger af Simon Høegmark - Saxo. Læs Lyt Lev". SAXO.com (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ Høegmark, Simon; Andersen, Tonny Elmose; Grahn, Patrik; Roessler, Kirsten K. (2022-02-01). "The Wildman Programme – Experiences from a first implementation of a nature-based intervention designed for men with stress and chronic illnesses". Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 46: 101535. doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101535. ISSN 1744-3881. PMID 35091268 Check
|pmid=value (help). - ↑ Valentin, Susanne (2024-01-31). "Simon Høegmark". AIO Health (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ "Simon Høegmark | Favrskov Aftenskole". www.favrskov-aftenskole.dk (in dansk). Retrieved 2025-02-17.
- ↑ Høegmark, Simon; Andersen, Tonny Elmose; Grahn, Patrik; Mejldal, Anna; Roessler, Kirsten K. (2021). "The Wildman Programme—Rehabilitation and Reconnection with Nature for Men with Mental or Physical Health Problems—A Matched-Control Study". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18 (21): 11465. doi:10.3390/ijerph182111465. PMC 8582821 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 34769980 Check|pmid=value (help). - ↑ Høegmark, Simon; Andersen, Tonny Elmose; Grahn, Patrik; Mejldal, Anna; Roessler, Kirsten K. (2021-10-31). "The Wildman Programme—Rehabilitation and Reconnection with Nature for Men with Mental or Physical Health Problems—A Matched-Control Study". International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 18 (21): 11465. doi:10.3390/ijerph182111465. ISSN 1660-4601. PMC 8582821 Check
|pmc=value (help). PMID 34769980 Check|pmid=value (help). - ↑ Høegmark, Simon; Andersen, Tonny Elmose; Grahn, Patrik; Roessler, Kirsten K. (February 2022). "The Wildman Programme – Experiences from a first implementation of a nature-based intervention designed for men with stress and chronic illnesses". Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 46 (101535). doi:10.1016/j.ctcp.2022.101535. ISSN 1744-3881. PMID 35091268 Check
|pmid=value (help). - ↑ "'Vildmandskurset': Et naturbaseret rehabiliteringsforløb for mænd med mentale sundhedsproblemer og langvarige fysiske sygdomme". University of Southern Denmark. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
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