Michael Smith

Welcome to my information site.  I am a retired Psychological Associate, a writer, and someone with a serious interest in the natural world and how we relate to that world. I am interested in issues such as mindfulness, stress, reducing fear of aspects of nature (such as snakes), attitudes toward nature and conservation, and our adaptation and coping with climate change and loss of wild places.

Strengthening our connection with nature is very important to me, and I continue to provide nature education and lead walks and offer mindfulness activities in nearby wetlands, woods and prairies. I have close ties with Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve and Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge.

I write for Green Source DFW. I have authored or co-authored two books on reptiles and amphibians, and a book on mindfulness in Texas nature that is now available. You can also find my writing at https://livesinnature.com. 

My career in psychology included counseling, child development and attachment relationships, as well as behavior analysis. I provided mental health services in an early childhood intervention program, and I did neuropsychological testing in a pediatric hospital. 

Contact me at: masmith.tx@gmail.com.