John Harvey

About the Author

John R. Harvey, Ph.D. is a naturalist and

consulting psychologist who resides in the

Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania.

John grew up in rural Wisconsin where, with

the encouragement and example of his

parents, he developed a lifelong interest in the

outdoors, conservation, and understanding

the natural world.

As a psychologist Harvey works with children and adults with

developmental and acquired challenges of learning and memory.

He has an abiding interest in relaxation training, stress management,

and personal development. He is the author of Total Relaxation:

Healing Practices for Body, Mind and Spirit; Deep Sleep: Complete

Rest for Health, Longevity and Vitality; and a contributing editor for

The Quiet Mind: Techniques for Transforming Stress.

Obtaining his doctorate from the University of Wisconsin-

Madison, Harvey served for many years as Director of Psychology

at Allied Services in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and was an adjunct

faculty member at the University of Scranton. His years of

experience as a clinical psychologist help him to appreciate the

healing potential of a nature connection.

Keep up with John’s latest sit spot adventures at www.foreststillness.com