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In this thought-provoking book, Jordan and Hinds provide a comprehensive exploration of this emerging area of practice. Divided into three parts, the book offers a unique examination of a range of theoretical perspectives,...
In this thought-provoking book, Jordan and Hinds provide a comprehensive exploration of this emerging area of practice. Divided into three parts, the book offers a unique examination of a range of theoretical perspectives, unpacks the latest research and provides a wealth of illuminating practice examples, with a number of chapters dedicated to authors' own first-hand experiences of the positive psychological effects of having contact with nature.
Whilst the idea of using nature to improve mental and emotional wellbeing has existed for many years, growing levels of interest in holistic, reciprocal relationships with nature have led to the development of ecotherapy as an explicit field of research. This is the much needed academically rigorous, yet engaging, introduction for Counselling and Psychotherapy students new to the subject as well as experienced professionals wanting to expand their understanding of this fast paced area of study and practice.
Written by a team of leading international academics, practitioners and researchers
Collates theory, research and practice in the area of ecotherapy and nature based therapy
Examines the foundations of ecotherapy, including how it can be defined, its relation to psychotherapy and ecopsychology, and the research and various theory bases that inform it
Explores the use of nature to promote optimal functioning, with a focus on areas such as generative experiences, emotional development and exploration, autonomy and a sense of belonging
Includes topics such as the benefits of incorporating nature into palliative care, the use of nature as a tool for crisis recovery, and nature-based therapy for stress-related disorders
A comprehensive introduction to a fast-developing area of therapeutic practice
Biographies of Contributors List of figures and Tables Ecotherapy: An Introduction; Joe Hinds and Martin Jordan PART I: THEORY 1. Theoretical and Empirical Foundations for Ecotherapy; Thomas J. Doherty 2. Nature-based Practice: a Buddhist Psychotherapy Perspective; Caroline Brazier 3. Eudemonic Philosophy and Human(istic)-nature Relationships; Joe Hinds 4. Ecotherapy as Psychotherapy – Towards an Ecopsychotherapy; Martin Jordan 5. The Many Ecotherapies; Linda Buzzell PART II: RESEARCH 6. Working with Nature in Palliative Care; Deborah Kelly 7. Experiencing Existential Dimensions in Nature Based Rehabilitation; Eva Sahlin 8. A Salotugenic Approach in Nature-based Rehabilitation (NRB) for Individuals with Stress-related Mental Disorders; Anna María Pálsdóttir 9. Growing Together: Nature Connectedness, Belonging and Social Identity in a Mental Health Ecotherapy Programme; Matthew Adams and Martin JordanPART III: PRACTICE 10. Prescribing Nature: Techniques, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations; Patricia Hasbach 11. A Vital Protocol – Embodied-relational Depth in Nature; Hayley Marshall 12. Feet on the Ground and Branching Out: being with Nature as a Tool for Recovery in Crisis within NHS Mental Health Services; Vanessa Jones, Brian Thompson and Julie Watson 13. Renewed by Nature: Nature Therapy as a Framework to Help People Deal with Crises, Trauma and Loss; Ronen Berger 14. Equine Assisted Therapy: Developing Theoretical Context; Joe Hinds and Louise Ranger Afterword; Martin Jordan and Joe Hinds.
Martin Jordan is a Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and expert in the field of Ecotherapy. Formerly, he was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton, UK.
Joe Hinds is a Psychotherapist and counsellor, and is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.
Martin Jordan is a Counselling Psychologist, Psychotherapist and expert in the field of Ecotherapy. Formerly, he was a Senior Lecturer at the University of Brighton, UK.
Joe Hinds is a Psychotherapist and counsellor, and is Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK.
