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1 online resource (xx, 257 pages) |
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text file |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
"Humans have long interacted with the nature world, from foraging and hunting for food to more recently, finding solace and peace in a beautiful vista. Our connection to nature runs deep in our DNA, yet our modern world has humans indoors almost 93% of the day. There is growing evidence that being in nature provides a healing elixir for physical and mental ailments. In fact, some physicians are "prescribing nature" for relief of patient's ailments. Ecotherapy, a growing but lesser known construct in mental health, describes the reciprocal relationship humans have with nature and the capacity of that relationship to build strength and provide healing. This book provides an overview of the theoretical constructs of Ecotherapy highlighting historical considerations and recent research within the discipline. Perspectives, examples and reflections are provided through the author's own experience as a former wilderness therapist and current Ecotherapist and counselor educator. Chapters include practical ways to incorporate Ecotherapy with children and adults, within schools settings, in group work and with veteran populations. Descriptions of other Ecotherapy modalities are also included, such as animal-assisted, equine-assisted, horticultural, forest bathing, green exercise and adventure based therapy. There is chapter devoted to designing an Ecotherapy course within a counseling program and finally, a chapter describing ways that a therapist can "become" an Ecotherapist. Case examples, techniques and practical and ethical considerations are provided throughout. To bring the content to life, several contributors offer stories, reflections and experiences with nature are a partner in the therapeutic relationship"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Part I: Counseling With Nature: An Overview -- 1. Our Connection With Nature -- 2. Ecotherapy: Applied Ecopsychology -- Part II: Counseling and Nature: Interventions for Counselors in Everyday Practice -- 3. Nature and Play: Ecotherapy With Children -- 3A. Counseling With Nature: A Reflection -- 4. Ecotherapy With Adults: Reclaiming Relationships and Reconnecting to the Natural World -- 4A. Nature's Expressway -- 5. Group Work in the Natural World -- 5A. Skipping Stones -- 6. Incorporating Nature in Schools -- 6A. The Joy of Exploration: Ecotherapy With Middle School Children -- 7. Nature-Based Interventions for the Military/Veteran Population -- 7A. From Combat to Calm: Equine Therapy With Veterans -- 8. Ecospirituality -- 8A. From the Delaware to the Ganges River -- 9. Ecotherapy Interventions -- 9A. The Cycle of the Garden -- 9B. The Human-Animal Connection -- 10. Integrating Ecotherapy Into Counselor Education -- 10A. Ecotherapist in Training -- 11. Becoming an Ecotherapist -- 11A. On Being an Ecotherapist -- Index. |
| Access |
Concurrent user level: 1 user |
| Subject |
Nature -- Psychological aspects.
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Nature -- Psychological aspects. |
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Environmental psychology.
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Environmental psychology. |
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environmental psychology. |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Delaney, Megan E.. Nature is nurture New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2020] 9780190849764 (DLC) 2019033693 |
| ISBN |
9780190849771 electronic book |
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0190849770 electronic book |
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9780190849788 electronic book |
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0190849789 electronic book |
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9780190849764 paperback |
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