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Nature-Based Therapy

A Practitioner’s Guide to Working Outdoors with Children, Youth, and Families

Kathryn Rose author Dr Nevin J Harper author David Segal author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:New Society Publishers

Published:15th Aug '19

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Nature-Based Therapy is a practical guide for those working in educational and therapeutic settings. It addresses the disconnection between humans and their ecological home, and offers successful theories and practices undertaken with children, youth, and families.

Take advantage of nature’s therapeutic benefits with this guide for counselors, therapists, and educators who work with children, youth, and families.

The number of people seeking help for a wide range of mental health concerns is growing at an alarming rate. Unplugging from technology and reconnecting with the web of life is a powerful antidote to the anxiety and stress that tend to exacerbate so many of our mental health struggles.

Nature-Based Therapy addresses the underlying disconnection between humans and their ecological home, exploring theories and therapeutic practices designed for children, youth, and families, including:

  • Developing sensory awareness of outer and inner landscapes
  • Navigating risk in play
  • Case examples with a diverse range of settings, intentions, and interventions
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ISBN: 9780865719132

Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm

Weight: 508g

304 pages