Ashley Krzywicki, LMFT

09/05/2026

08/31/2026

07/11/2026

07/07/2026

Eightmile River Watershed Programs in the Park kicks off in less than two weeks!

Join us for Wildlife of CT presented by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Saturday, July 18th at 10am in Devil's Hopyard State Park. Meet live animal ambassadors and discover the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and more that call our state home!

Details: Meet near the covered bridge. Bring a chair or blanket. No reservation needed. Rain cancels.

Questions? [email protected]

07/03/2026

The Stonington Cove Group celebrated their final meeting of the year by enjoying a picnic and butterfly release. They also lit a candle together one last time for the year.

The Family Program is a FREE program for children who have experienced the death of a parent, direct caregiver, or sibling. It runs from September to June.
Our Stonington group has room for new families in September.
For more information visit www.covect.org/familyprogram

05/12/2026

05/07/2026

💈🔌🧬🤖We are SO 💈🔌🧬🤖

2026 NT Summer Techno Camp signups have begun! We are offering 4 shops in 4 days to explore this year for students who are going into 7th and 8th grade. This camp is FREE and spots are extremely limited, so sign up ASAP! If you have any questions, reach out to [email protected]

04/17/2026

🔆If this week's warm weather is making you think about summer jobs, you're in luck! We're still hiring for seasonal positions at many of our parks and forests, including our campgrounds and beaches. Available positions include maintainers, ticket booth attendants, campground office staff, park rangers, and educators. Lifeguards are needed for Burr Pond, Sherwood Island, and Squantz Pond State Parks.
Learn more and apply at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Human-Resources/Seasonal/Seasonal-Employment

04/03/2026

There's a reason your brain can't stay anxious when you're staring at a fern.
It's not psychological. It's mathematical.
Ferns grow in fractal patterns infinitely repeating geometric structures that appear identical at every scale of magnification. From the entire frond down to the smallest leaflet, the same pattern repeats endlessly. And here's what's fascinating: your brain is wired to recognize and find deep comfort in fractal geometry.
Research shows that viewing fractal patterns measurably reduces cortisol levels and activates the parasympathetic nervous system — the body's natural calm response. It's why staring at ocean waves, tree branches, clouds, or any natural fractal pattern can shift you out of stress almost immediately.
Your brain evolved alongside fractal patterns in nature for millions of years. When you see them, something ancient in your nervous system recognizes home and automatically begins to regulate.

The next time anxiety rises, try focusing on natural patterns like leaves, water, or clouds.
Your mind instinctively responds to these visuals by slowing down and restoring a sense of calm. 🌿